I’ve been digging deeper into my love of photography, seeking answers to some nagging questions — including whether or not the questions even need be asked or answered!

Do I feel titles and/or narratives are necessary for my images to honor God or hold personal significance?

Do I feel the need to tell stories with my images? If so, do my images alone tell the stories or do I feel they need accompanied by titles and/or narratives to tell the stories?

Do I feel the need to influence viewers’ thoughts about my images with titles and/or narratives?

I thought I’d conduct an experiment in an effort to get the answers I seek. For the time being, I’ll post my pictures wordless — no title or accompanying narrative. After a bit, I’ll answer the following.

With my voice silenced,

do I feel I’m honoring God with my images?

do I feel my images lose some — or all — sense of personal significance?

do I feel the stories behind my images are left untold? If so, do I feel the need to tell them?

viewers’ thoughts about my images will not be subject to my influence. Do I care?

After answering these questions, I’ll move on to the second phase of my experiment in which I’ll post my pictures with a title only and begin the question and answer process again. That’s the current plan anyway.

Here’s to gaining a fresh perspective and ripened creative spirit!