 Wow! 2020… What a year?! It’s been unlike any other, for all of us, but surprisingly enough, covid-19 has made this year a year of growth for me and my photography. When it comes to my photography, I’ve tried things that I never thought of trying before. I spent very little time taking my usual landscape photos and instead stretched into other genres. I have to say, it’s been fun. I love photography so much that I can have trouble containing my enthusiasm for it, so I started to offer to help others learn how to use their cameras. I get so much enjoyment out of sharing the info that I have to say I hope this will grow into a huge part of my life. This year, I also started writing this blog. This too, is as much for me as it is for others. I just want to share what I’ve learned. Next year, I’m hoping to expand this blog into short videos (if I can get up my nerve) with quick photography tips. So, I plan to keep growing in the new year. Hopefully, you’ll come along on my journey.
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 I thought I would share with everybody some things about myself that you probably didn’t know. This way you can see another side of me and get to know me better. This post has less to do with photography and more to do with the photographer.
So, now you know more about my quirks than you ever wanted. LOL Feel free to leave a comment! Ready To Order A Print?
Click Here  I didn’t grow up with a love for photography. Taking pictures wasn’t a big deal to me. When I got to college though, I took a class in photography. It was a very basic class. We made our own pin hole cameras and went out on campus taking pictures. I liked the surprise of finding out what I captured. When I graduated, I asked for a 35mm camera and my parents got me one with interchangeable lenses. I bought a book on how to use it and started taking pictures. I basically knew to keep the needle in the middle of the meter for a proper exposure. I never got any further with the camera because I became a vegetarian. Film is not vegetarian, so I stopped using it. My love for animals trumped using a camera. So, I put my interest aside. When Sony came out with a camera that stored images on a 3.5” disk, I was excited. Remember computer disks? Well, I had to have a Sony Mavica. I couldn’t adjust the settings on it, but I got to take pictures again. My interest in photography was rekindled. At the time I was making crafts, but I loved setting up a still life and photographing it. Eventually, I stopped making the crafts and felt lost. I floundered. I became depressed and lost interest in most things. By this time, digital cameras were mainstream. One day, it was like a lightbulb went off in my head. I realized that I could really immerse myself in learning how to make photographs. I got my first DSLR and started watching YouTube videos for hours upon hours each day. I read articles and started practicing what I was learning. I went crazy with my camera! I’ve said it before, but it is worth repeating. My enthusiasm for photography bubbled over. I can’t control myself! When I learn something new, I just want to share it with the world!! I’ll tell anybody who is willing to listen about the technique or skill I’ve learned. This being the case, now I am working on teaching others how to use their cameras. Photography got me out of my depression and has helped me build my confidence and self-esteem. I don’t know where my passion will lead me, but I’m excited now about the future. |
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