A-Z of Photography: Aperture

Your lens is how you view life. How open you are to faith is how much of the Light you let in. His Word is the light for your path. The darker the day the more the Light needs to be let in the lens. -EPC

Psalm 119:105 : “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

A life of faith can be compared to adjusting your camera settings.

In dark conditions, you should use a low aperture to allow more light in. Just like a photographer finds a way to capture a beautiful moment in low light, you can also discover the goodness of God when life’s circumstances seem dim. Open your heart to the light that Jesus gives, let Him illuminate your path, and allow your faith in Him to help you see Him working, even in the shifting shadows.

A low aperture also acts like a filter, focusing on what matters in the picture and blurring out what doesn’t need to be focused on. Similarly, in faith, when we zoom in on love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, faithfulness, and self-control, the chaos of life begins to blur and what’s most important in life becomes clear.

(Tech note: I only shoot in aperture priority. I don’t ever shoot in manual for my style of photography.)

Expose your film [your life] to the Light [Jesus].

In life’s low light moments, adjust your settings spiritually to allow God’s brilliance in grace into dark times.

When friends hurt you, let the Light in. When grief sneaks up on you, turn your face to the Light. When sickness drags you down, don’t forget to reach for the Light. When you long to reach more of your potential in life, love, or career, let the Light guide your way. When you feel stuck or broken, look up to the Light. When you are tempted to walk into darkness, remember, when the sun is to your back, the Light’s still there showing you the way back to Him. When you are scared of the heartbreak of endings or new beginnings, adjust the way you look through your lens and remember to look for His light in all situations and trust in the Light of His word, His grace, and His love to never leave you. Believe and walk in the light.

“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12