Friday, June 18, 2010

Like many of you...

...I own a pretty nice digital SLR camera. But unlike many of you, I don't really know how to use it. I have been wanting to learn the ins and outs beyond the automatic setting of the awesome camera we bought two years ago. I guess I just haven't been motivated to take the time and to practice. So when my sister Cami graciously offered to teach a little every-other-Wednesday photography class, I was in. Having to do assignments and report to a class gives me the necessary motivation and accountability I have been lacking! (Thanks, Cami. You are really a great teacher and I have learned so much already.)

Anyway, Julia is a good sport to pose for me - most of the time. Gabe? Forget about it. I'm sure I could get some blurry pictures of him crying and reaching for me/the camera. Jonny is my best bet these days. But this week we are assigned to take pictures of a still object. Phew. And soon we will learn the basics of Photoshop. Can't wait. (These pictures could probably use a little color enhancement? All in good time! Right now I am just excited to be fiddling around with my camera.)

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Julia is so adorable, and the picture look great!

Emily said...

Oh my goodness! She is SO CUTE in those pictures, which are very well done by the way. I also need to learn a thing or two about my camera. Wish I was there to participate.

Drew said...

She's looking so grown up! All of my sisters have become so artistic.

Marianne said...

I wouldn't do a thing to those pictures! How adorable! Are we still on for Saturday? I'm debating if I want to run the Strawberry Days run... without the shirt. We'll see.

Unknown said...

hey! how do i get in on this class?! seriously, i've been trying to learn how to use my camera and would love some help!!! let me know! suzanagarrett@gmail.com

Cami said...

These are GORGEOUS! You are doing SO great! Like I really know anything . . . I just think it's good to get feedback and have assignments, don't you? YAY!

Megan and Taj said...

ok.. I would love to get the hook ups to such a class!!! Does she need another student..

Those pics are BEAUTIFUL!!!

Megan and Taj said...

oh and I am not kidding about taking this class :)

Amanda said...

You are a lucky-duck! I would LOVE to have a nice DSLR and a class to teach me. Someday. Right now I just amke do with my little camera and photoshop.

Julia is adorable. Those pics look great!

Unknown said...

love the pics! and I had a class too! :)

Amber said...

Did you say that you took those on the M? Very good and fun times that we have!

Sarah said...

Wish I had a nice camera sometimes... and I wish that i could take Cami's classes with you.
What a beautiful girl!

Lili and Jeff said...

Those pictures are awesome and look so profesh! I can't wait to jump into these photo classes and learn how to use these fancy cameras.