Light 'Em Up / by Ronald Jackson

A slow methodical walk comes to a halt
My arm rises with finger on the trigger
I aim
A bright flash is seen
Then another and another even quicker
A body begins to lean
But this contortion is only a portion of the intended scene
This I know as I live view it all through the crosshairs of an LCD screen
Nikon, my weapon of choice
I rejoice when it captures the serene pose of my subject
The designed target
Creativity
My subject acting as a catalyst to this fabulous activity
Three soft lights fluidly enhancing my productivity
And what began timidly has been exposed to confidence
With the ability to transform a bashful grin into a smile of dominance
A nervous slump into a commanding stance
And to advance insecure perceptions into an impression of perfection
But only if you allow me the chance
Photography is more than just a hobby for me
It is an opportunity to change the world
To disclose more than what we see
To take imagination and make it viewable
In a world that would render an idea preposterous
I devote purpose into making it doable
Putting my subjects in center stage
Producing imagery that will amaze
As I light them up

1/14/2016