“From little things, big things grow.” Image: Su Leslie, 2012
The boy-child started looking at the world through a camera lens when he was quite young. He made his first videos at primary school, gained a A* grade in Photography A Level, and now earns his living as a photographer.
This photo was taken on a trip to Wellington in his first year of studying photography at school. The camera is my old Pentax 35mm and the assignment included developing the film he shot — quite a challenge for a digital native!
This image represents for me the point at which his love of photography started to really shape my son’s life — his future.
This post was written for the Daily Post Photo Challenge. The theme is future.
Zimmerbitch 
Great photo – it is nice to see your children developing a passion
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Thanks Raewyn. Photography and skateboarding have been his passions for so long. And that’s what got him the job he loves. He was only 17 when he applied, but he could produce a body of work that showed not only that he was competent, but that he had initiative and drive and lots of enthusiasm. I love that he comes home each day, and every day is a good one for him.
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How wonderful to know that your son can really “see” you!
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Love it!
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Thanks Sue.
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A touching post, Su. How wonderful when our children can make a living by following their passions!
janet
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Thanks Janet. We feel very blessed when we see him come home happy and buzzing each day.
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A wonderful photo! Your son has learned this passion from you 🙂
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I kind of think we’ve grown together. His technical skills certainly got a boost from studying photography at school, but he’s always had a good eye for composition. Interestingly, my dad was a really keen (and good) photographer. He’s super proud of the grand-kid!
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I bet he is!!
My youngest son took a photography course in high school and took beautiful photos. He had a very interesting eye for composition.
Unfortunately he did nothing with it afterwards. Perhaps he will later in life 🙂
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All learning is useful and we never know when we’ll need/use it again. The boy-child was quite a talented musician, but hasn’t picked up an instrument for several years. I hope that eventually he does begin to play again. If nothing else, I’ll feel better about all the money spent on lessons and all the time I spent driving him to them and waiting around listening to kids murder various instruments. 🙂
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I know!! In my case, piano and cello for both sons!! … not to mention vocal lessons.
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Hm. Guitar, bass, drums. A few years of being his roadie while he was in a band … The amps, mike stand, keyboard, spare guitars, etc are currently adorning the Big T’s office. I think he quite likes that — figures they make him look cool. Hehe.
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hahahaha!! 🙂
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Great post in response to WPC future
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Thank you 🙂
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🙂
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It’s wonderful to be able to share a passion like this with our child, especially as they move towards adulthood and we look for ways to keep them close.
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Thanks Amy. Your comment has really struck a chord today as I’m feeling quite estranged from him. I guess growing up sometimes means growing away. I guess he’ll come back in time.
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Sadly they have to grow apart before they can come back. But they do come back. Hang in there.
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Thanks Amy. My reference point is always “what was I like at that age?” On that basis, I’m feeling pretty lucky 🙂
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Yep—we all went through this stage. And most of us came back around!
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So true!
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That’s so interesting and great that the boy-child is now a photographer. I didn’t know that. Love the photo too. 🙂
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Thanks Amanda. It was a temporary job, but they kept him on. He is in his element, and it’s given him a whole new perspective on his future. 🙂
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That’s great news! I hope an opportunity like that comes up for my oldest, who seems a little “dazed and confused” right now! lol 🙂
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There’s a lot to be “dazed and confused” about for kids these days. I’m watching my son’s friends find their paths (at least for now), and it is an interesting, and quite difficult process for them. I hope your kids find a path that works for them. 🙂
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Thanks, Su. You’re very right, it;s difficult these days. I just keep offering whatever “gentle” guidance they’ll take! lol
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Good luck! I’m keeping my head down these days. My idea of gentle guidance seems to be his idea of telling him what to do. 😃
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True. I think even a gently whispered comment about the weather can be considered “telling them what to do!” lol
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Yup!
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I love this! I think it’s so wonderful to watch our children develop a spark for something. What a great thing that you have this photo to remind you of the beginning of his passion.
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Thank you. I also have one of the first photos he took enlarged and hanging at the top of the stairs, so I see it every day. It’s a lovely reminder of his endless enthusiasm and creativity as a child.
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I love that!
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How perfectly lovely that he is able to work where his interest and passion lies. A happy story and a lovely photo to look back on
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Thanks. We are so happy for him 🙂
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ah but da days of future passed 🙂 ……… what a wunder an ..welp sure wish i were young again lol …..
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Hehe.
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