Jackie Joice

Photography is spiritual to me. It’s what I find beauty in. It's about how I capture an image. Why do I take photos? There are so many beautiful things in the world, like how light or a shadow falls on a brick building, how the sun’s rays shine on a flower or through a tree, an empty or winding stairwell, an open window during sunset, how water crashes against rocks in the ocean. I’m in love with Nature and when I see something beautiful, I want it to last forever. Its a memory that I capture. Nothing can destroy it. It’s eternal now. I give images eternity. Because in reality, eventually, the flower will wilt, or be stepped on, built on, the building will be demolished, etc. Photography is my ego trip. With photography I can give something ETERNITY. Do I think I’m a god ? No, of course not. I shoot images because I find them intriguing or simply appeasing to the eye. Imagery evokes emotion. My photography and poetry evoke emotion and is therapeutic. That’s what photography does for me. When I take photos I’m not taking them to see how much money I can make from them. I’m taking them because it does something inside of me. I can look at some of my work over and over again and smile or lose myself in the photograph. I pat myself on the back because it’s a spiritual act ! It’s something I enjoy doing “just because.” It’s promoting nature. I’m nature’s advertising and promotional assistant. I'm employed by nature. Btw, I do like taking photos of people too, but I’m very choosey when it comes to people. I can snap photos all day folks ! I like photographing individuals in bands or pensive poses.