I’ve always loved it: looking at photos, dissecting them, finding the nuances and figuring out why a photograph works. Now, since I’ve invested in some classes, equipment, and editing programs I’ve become a true, enthusiastic student of photography. This journey has been amazing and endless, overwhelming and breathtaking.
My favorite part is giving a photo to someone that they wouldn’t otherwise have – of them or their child or a place they’ve been. The slight intake of breath and that moment of awe…that is my favorite part. I’ve come to realize, as I look back over my years of work, these moments are fleeting. My son who plays football today may stop and do something else. Of course the memories are there but photographs bring memories back to life in a way nothing else can. It’s specific, tangible evidence of a moment that may be forgotten otherwise.
So, I’ve been thinking about doing a Project 365 for years now. Yes. Years. Fear of commitment, anyone? I always over-think things and never end up doing half of what I want to so I’m jumping in and doing this, I’m going to let go of the stress of “what
WeMontage Coupon Code for Holiday Savings 2013 Have I ever told you about WeMontage? I have been a fan since earlier this year when I made my own custom designed photo wallpaper as an anniversary gift for my husband. Today, I am very excited to announce that I’ve been accepted
A Scary Year Means Scary Pictures…right? Monday I found a post on Janine’s Confessions of a Mommyaholic about a Halloween photo contest hosted by PicMonkey. Since I use PicMonkey all the time for editing photos and creating photo collages (and signs) for my blog and personal projects, I thought, “I’m
Three simple steps for better pictures at the beach. Seems straight forward enough but sometimes, trying to manage the light and the action and the sand and the bugs all while trying to get smiles and not mid-day grimaces because it’s so bright, well, that’s what led me to create
It’s Friday and as I was thinking of what to write about today, I decided to keep it simple. I recently “liked” slrlounge on Facebook and find that I am always clicking through their links. As I am very invested in taking pictures and love learning about photography, I find
