Scattered Thoughts Of A Creative Mind

Double Standards

A double standard is the application of different sets of principles for similar situations, or two different people in the same situation. A double standard may take the form of an instance in which certain concepts (often, for example, a word, phrase, social norm, or rule) are perceived as acceptable to be applied by one group of people, but are considered unacceptable—taboo—when applied by another group.

-via Wikipedia

…If I do it…its not acceptable.
If you do it, I should accept it
…Except it hurts me…
I should accept the exemption of my hurt?
Or should I regret the effect that it injects in my heart?…
As I reflect on the regret.
As I connect and you object…
As I invest and you neglect…
Our love becomes vexed…
I want you to want me as much as I want you…
I want you not to want him and want me too…
Put yourself in my shoes…
You wouldn’t like these double standards if they were demanded upon you…

Forgiveness - Ode to Mother Teresa

“People are often unreasonable and self centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway…”

In life…especially mine…i catch myself making tons of mistakes…especially lately. Due to hurt, confusion, anger, etc. This is not an excuse for what I have done…but it is rather a declaration of sincere apology and change. It took hundreds to tell me I was great…but that one to tell me that I only though about myself…which was true. No need for me to make excuses and try to make everything about how things hurt ME…its time for me to put EVERYTHING into perspective… I found myself hurting others because others hurt me…soooo not cool….this post is my apology to everyone that I have hurt…I am sorry…have enough strength to forgive me…and do not let my previous negative actions create the same pain that I exuded…

Accept it, or Reject it.

Someone asked me to shoot an event for them yesterday. I was like AWESOME! I told them what would be included in my package, and then I told them what my price was. They were like “WHAT?…THAT’S TOO HIGH” and tried to convince me to lower it. I told them that unfortunately, I would not be lowering my price. Then they stated that I wasn’t even an established photographer and that I need to humble myself and said that there are tons of photographers out there. I wasn’t offended in any way, it just motivated me to go 300x harder. Yesterday made it officially 1 year since I’ve purchased my camera. I know I’m far from the best photog out there, but I work hard for my business and I know that one day, people will see my stuff and just be in shock like “WHOA, HE’S COME A LONG WAY!”. Her stating that didnt make me feel bad, it just reiterated the thought that I want my work to speak for itself. I want my work to be soo good, that no matter what price I give you, you’re willing to pay it because you know that my work is worth it and that you respect my work. Not only am I working on the branding of the business, but I’m working on improving my skills and equipment. I appreciate her words and I appreciate everyone that has supported me thus far. My work will eventually stand out, bet your bottom dollar lol. #dburtonphotos

As stated earlier yesterday officially made it 1 year since I’ve purchased my Camera. Today I have the honor of shooting Christopher McFadden’s Youth Project event & Shanina Thompson’s Embryo II event. I may be randomly shedding tears throughout the day, not because I’m sad, but because I’ve really come a long way in this last year. I appreciate all of the support thus far.

RAW

I AM OFFICIALLY A PHILADELPHIA RAW ARTIST! I GOT A CALL LAST NIGHT INFORMING ME THAT I WILL BE SHOWCASING MY “NEW YORK IN TECHNICOLOR” PROJECT FEBRUARY 28TH AT 2013’s 1ST RAW ARTIST SHOWCASE AT LIT BAR (460 N. 2ND ST). I’LL BEGIN SELLING TICKETS FOR $15 STARTING LATER ON TODAY. WORDS CAN’T DESCRIBE HOW EXCITED I AM…THIS WAS ONE OF MY GOALS AS A PHOTOGRAPHER…LIKE…THIS IS CRAZY!!!!! PLEASE SUPPORT! I’LL BE PUTTING A LINK UP LATER ON TODAY!!!!!!!

Revival

In order to become your best, its always good to learn from the greats. Yesterday, i had the opportunity to view the “Faking it: Manipulated Photography before Photoshop” exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Some of the basic things we do today in modern photography used to require much skill, patience, and dedication. I am very grateful and was truly inspired by The Duane Michals “The Spirit Leaves The Body” piece and a few others by William Wegman, John Baldessari, Yves Klein, Frederick Sommer, and many more. I learned a lot of interesting things at the exhibit….it made me fall in love with photography all over again…