I'm starting my Journey through Photography! This is something I've been wanting to do for a long time now. I'm tired of looking at my sad pictures, seeing my priceless moments lost in a blurred photo, and shadowing faces from my lack of knowledge about cameras. Life is zipping by right now, so I desperately want to be able to capture it along the way with beautiful pictures! So, as a birthday gift (a little early) from my dear husband, I am taking photography lessons!!! I can't tell you how excited I am! I might actually be able to cross something off my "Things to Accomplish Before I Die" List! Granted, I may not "accomplish" photography, but that's not the point... I'm doing something for myself, for my family, and for the generations to come. We will leave behind albums of beautiful photos... (well, maybe CD's of beautiful photos, since "Put Photos in Albums" is also on my List.)
So... I ordered my new camera and lenses yesterday. I just asked my mentor what she used, and that's what I got. Therefore, I will have no excuses.
I have faith in you, too! We so desperately need a photographer in the family! I'm so excited!! But hopefully your embroidering won't take a back seat...
Posted by: Aunt Kristi | 09/20/2009 at 07:19 PM
I have absolutely no doubt you will be an awesome photographer!! You are super creative and will probably surpass your mentor!! Good luck and I can't wait to see your practice shots with your new camera!!!!
Posted by: Lisa Hambrick | 09/21/2009 at 04:25 AM
I don't know of anything you ever wanted that you didn't get either by pouting, screeming, begging, arguing, or pushing your self to rise above everyone else. I love that about you and I'm sure this will be one of your greatest accomplishments. I love you.
Posted by: Carolyn Waites | 09/21/2009 at 05:04 AM
Make sure your mentor knows about action pictures. We need some cheaper roping and cutting pictures.......and also how to take a good standing shot of a horse.
Posted by: Paw Paw | 09/21/2009 at 05:23 AM
When my kids were little I was deep in to photography, but I never did get good at it; deep here means I spent a lot of money on photography. It is so much fun and rewarding when you get the picture that you have in your mind. (A little secret is that you can not take a bad picture of my grandchildren) Like everything else you do, you will be the best. NO PICTURES OF ME.
Love you,
Mop
Posted by: Mop | 09/21/2009 at 06:33 AM
Congrats on the new hobby, sound like fun. When you get really good , im bringing mackinzy down for a photoshoot!!
Posted by: jill wall | 09/21/2009 at 11:04 AM
If you need to practice, let us know. We need family pitures SOOOO bad. If you have Photoshop quesitons, just ask. I can help you with that. You can practice on us anytime. You will do great. Good for you for going for it. I have wanted to do this for the past 5 years. Maybe you can be my mentor.
Posted by: Meredith O'Bannion | 09/21/2009 at 07:04 PM
OK, well, I mispelled a lot of words. I am not wearing my glasses. Sorry, you can delete it. hahaha
Posted by: Meredith O'Bannion | 09/21/2009 at 07:06 PM
You go, girl! I bet you'll be great at it! I have a NIkon, too. Maybe when you learn you can show me some tips on how to use mine. I'd be happy to show you some ways to easily put all your photos into digital books that can be printed into hard covers. Best wishes with your new path!
Posted by: Susan L. | 09/22/2009 at 06:20 AM
Awesome!! I can always use a photographer for my kids!! I know you will be good at it!! Congrats!!
Posted by: Tana H. | 09/22/2009 at 08:56 AM
Wow, that is some great equipment! Good luck with Cheryl!! I hope you'll be able to teach me a thing or two!
Posted by: Alexandra | 09/27/2009 at 10:55 PM
Kelli: I'm so excited for you!!! Way to go!! Can't wait to see all that you do! I know it's going to be great! Love you!
Posted by: Stephanie McGill | 09/30/2009 at 07:49 AM
So cool... I had so much fun Sunday playing with it!!! It takes beautiful pics...
Posted by: LeAnn | 10/24/2009 at 05:02 PM