Monday, April 5, 2010

Photography Love

Four years ago, this month, my husband bought me my first digital camera, a point-and-shoot.  I was a month away from having our fourth child, a girl, after three boys.  I wanted to be able to capture her birth on a camera that took better pictures than the 35mm film camera, I had had for my boys.  As soon as I began taking pictures with my new digital camera, I was hooked.  I took pictures constantly and of everything!  As the years went by I began to study more on taking creative photographs and getting out of the automatic mode.  I wasn’t able to do much with my camera outside of the auto mode, but it once again ignited a fire in me to try to get the best pictures possible.

For over a year, I have been cleaning a neighbor ladies house every other Friday.  On the Fridays that I’m not cleaning my neighbor ladies house, I clean at my girlfriends home.  The money I received from cleaning has gone into my camera fund.  I have been saving and saving.  A few times I had to dip into the fund and it set me back a little, but I just kept plugging away.

A couple of weeks ago my dear, sweet husband told me to get the camera that I have had sitting in my Amazon wish list for the past year.  I didn’t have all the money needed to buy the camera but, he generously offered to cover the difference. To say the least I was ecstatic! With a little trepidation, I typed in all the necessary information and purchased the camera.  Never before have I bought anything that cost that much money. My heart was literally jittering! What a huge decision!  Even after months of research, I was concerned that it wouldn’t be just what I wanted.

I didn’t need to worry!  I am enjoying my new camera tremendously!  I am amazed at the pictures I am able to capture with it. 

Take a look…

Nikon 007

Spring 2010 Nature shots

DSC_0300-1 I still have so much to learn about photography, but I am enjoying using the few techniques that I do know to get some great photos.

As a matter of fact, it is beautiful here today. I’m heading outside to take full advantage of it.  I can’t wait to see what photographs I can capture!

23 comments:

  1. Oohh! I'm jealous.

    I have a camera story, too. I'll have to share it with you later...I've got to go and make dinner. Have fun...photo-exploring.

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  2. Juts amazing, Jenn. My kids brought me into the digital world last Mother's Day and I have so very much to learn. I'm havin' trouble getting crystal clear pictures like I see on the web. I need to play more. Have fun!

    Have a blessed day, sweetie!!!

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  3. Hi Jenn.
    I'm so happy for you! Those are some great pictures.
    All that cleaning paid off!
    Have a great week. :)

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  4. These are beautiful. You are gifted. Thanks for sharing...that's how I felt when I bought my laptop. I make money with my laptop. Maybe you can make money with your camera.
    Blessings,
    Carol

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  5. I know you must be thrilled!! Congratulations! It looks like you know what you're doing already. ;)

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  6. Congratulations Jenn! Gorgeous pics! AND ~ What are you shooting with?? You didn't tell us what you bought! How did you get the one of the bird?? Wonderful!! :)

    Blessings,
    Camille

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  7. Girl!! I am so happy you got it!! The pics look awesome - which one did you end up buying?? Yay!!

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  8. These photos are stunning. What kind of camera did you get? Can't wait to see more of your photos.

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  9. These are beautiful. My hubby just got a new camera and enrolled in the class with NYPhotography Institute. He's learned a lot and our family pics are so much better! Enjoy the journey.

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  10. I did forget to say which camera I ended up buying! Oops, meant to put that in there. :) I chose a Nikon D5000. I was really desiring the D90, but after comparing them and picking a few other photographers minds (thanks H-mama and Kate!). I decided the D5000 would do just fine. I am not disappointed! Plus it would have taken me that much longer to save for the pricier D90. I don't think I could have waited much longer!

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  11. Really great pictures! I'm glad you like your Nikon. I know that I love my Canon. Now, I just need to get it back out and take more pictures! Yours are just beautiful!

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  12. two questions: how did you learn what settings to use on your camera? and do you use a computer photo processing program? I love your photography!

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  13. Noel,
    For the past year I have been visiting other photography blogs and picking up any knowledge I could! One great one for tutorials is The Pioneer Woman. I have her link in my footer under photography blogs.

    I am currently reading a photography book on exposure and when I am done with that I will find another to read!

    I am teaching myself bit by bit and taking hundreds of pictures. Some are good, some are great, a lot are poor.

    I do not have a fancy processing program. Currently I am just using Picasa which is a free download from Google. I'm not sure if I will buy a program to process my pictures or not. They can be so expensive. It is something I am considering, but I have to do more homework on the programs out there.

    Hope this helps answer your questions.

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  14. Beautiful pictures. I too am learning about the digital world. At first I was reluctant but now I love it. Thanks for sharing your pictures with us. Take care and God bless.

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  15. Oh, I'm so glad you got it! I know you've been wanting one for a long time. :) I love the picture of Isaac.

    Cameras are so FUN!

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  16. So beautiful! Someday I'd like to take a photography class. You're inspiring me!

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  17. The pictures are amazing! You've seem to be picking it up so quickly! I got a new camera about a month ago, and I'm still trying figure it all out. I'm considering doing a photography workshop this summer just to learn more!

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  18. i love all of your photos. but i feel you capture nature like no other. i love seeing a flower with raindrops on it or the close up of a colorful bird. i thinj you do an amazing job.

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  19. Ooo, awesome pictures! I love photography too, and have been wanting a new camera badly. I have it picked out and sitting in my cart...I just have to wait for the moolah. :)

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  20. all I can say is... WOW! Great pics! Is it my imagination or did you catch that Nuthatch in mid-jump. It looks like his feet are off your deck railing.

    So glad you finally spent some of that hard earned cash on yourself!

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  21. How exciting! Your pictures are beautiful. It is an intimidating leap. I can't wait to see MI from your camera lens.

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