As many of you know, I have been struggling to make sense of my camera. I know what I want the end result to look like, but my camera can't read my mind and I don't know enough to readjust the settings to make it look good. I will admit...I was tempted to go back to the automatic settings.
Several months ago I looked into an online photography class. I really wanted to take the class, but decided to wait until I got back from China when I had more time...like I would have more time when I got back??? A couple of weeks ago, this class presented itself again and I couldn't pass it up. If you are interested in a beginner class, check out
Ashley Ann Photography.
What makes me laugh now...how bad my photos from China would have been if I hadn't taken this class. Can you imagine the scene in the orphanage...the director and nannies posing for the same photo over and over and over while I continually readjust the settings??? I'm sure they would have been less than thrilled! Honestly...I would probably have been so overwhelmed with all the pressure to get a good photo, that I would have reverted back to the automatic settings. Between now and our trip, I will be practicing...practicing...practicing...to make sure my photo taking becomes seamless.
I have three practice subjects: Jackson, Bennie, and Lucy. Lucy is the most cooperative..she will do anything for a treat!
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| Sitting so nicely, despite our neighbor dogs' barking. She really wanted the treat! |
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| I had a treat on the top of the camera. I love her determined look! |
Benjamin is less cooperative, but will tolerate some photos if he thinks it's a game. He loves playing football like the big boys!
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| Running for a touchdown! |
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| I love his smile! |
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| His confused look...when he realizes our game is more about photo practice than playing football. |
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| Our daily bike ride to drop Jackson off at school. |
Jackson doesn't mind an occasional photo as long as his friends aren't around. After all, he does have a reputation to uphold.
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| I love his smile! |
Mother's Day...or Mother's Day weekend as my neighbor girls and I like to call it...is just around the corner. I'm hoping for a new camera lens. Hint! Hint! Nothing fancy. Just a little something to help me improve my photography.
