Amateur Photag

Since I was a young girl, I have always had an interest in photography. Despite being type A and having obsessive compulsive tendencies that defy the odds of having an "artsty" personality, the creativity still lives in me somewhere. (Thanks, Mom!) I remember taking Photography 101 in High School. Though it seems that it was only a couple years ago, it's been long enough that digital photography wasn't a part of our every day. I used a very old film camera that had belonged to one of my parents. I learned about aperature, shutter speeds, creating pinholes, the rule of thirds and so on. After taking photographs, I was then delighted to work in the dark room to make my images come to life. Looking back, I realize how great of an opportunity this was. As the years roll past, the term "dark room" will be one that is foreign.

Since that class in High School, I had never taken the time to expand on my photography knowledge, yet the interest continued to fester. I have always had a camera with me; catching moments is something that is, and always will be, very important to me. This is something Dustin learned about me very early on in our relationship. He has never smiled for the camera as much in the past 6 years as he had in the 20 years before we met!

Dustin, being the amazing husband he is, has encouraged me to foster the photag inside me. Two Christmases ago, he bought me an Olympus PEN E-PL1. It's a great first camera being that it has all of the options of a big, bulky professional camera, but it also has the features of a point and shoot.

Now that I am done school and have time on my hands that had previously been devoted to research and studying, I am hoping to learn more about photography. Though I still feel that I know nothing, there is no denying that being behind a camera is, by far, one of my favorite places to be.

In March, I set out to do a "March Photo Challenge". I wasn't able to take a picture for every prompt. Some days were busier than others, but I had fun taking the ones I did. Some prompts were quite challenging and required a creative mind! Here is what I captured.

3.1.12 Self Portrait

3..2.12 Today's Outfit - This was probably one of the hardest prompts for me as far as creativity. I tried so many different shots...

3.3.12 Clouds - I love the sun behind the clouds.

3.4.12 Something Green - Lucky Bamboo

3.5.12 From a High Angle

3.6.12 From a Low Angle

3.7.12 Fruit

(Fruit Blooper)

3.8.12 Bad Habit - 'nough said.

3.9.12 Someone You Love - really liked both of these shots.

3.10.12 A Childhood Memory - my birthday party invitations.

3.11.12 Something Blue

3.12.12 Sunset

3.14.12 Eyes

3.17.12 Technology

3.18.12 Your Shoes

3.19.12 Something Orange

3.20.12 Bokeh

3.21.12 Faceless Portrait - this picture makes me laugh. Being silly in my painting clothes.

3.24.12 Animal - obviously my pictures of animals are a dime a dozen. Here's one I took on the 24th.

3.25.12 Something Pink - early spring!

3.26.12 Sommething Close Up

3.28.12 Flowers

So, there you have it. Despite how much I need to learn about taking pictures, I enjoy it none the less. 

A Brief Update

Dustin and Papa John continue to work hard at Green St. day in and day out. They've spent a lot of time updating the outside, from both the front and back entry ways to new siding, it's really in great shape. This morning, the kitchen was on the agenda. For fun, I thought I'd take before and after pictures for the day. I swung by the house after Mass, but low and behold, half the cabinets were already up! Once the day was over, all cabinets were installed and the flooring was tiled. I'm simply amazed!

Below are a few more shots from today...

Kudos to Dustin and Papa John! Their skill is improving more and more with each project. Next will be grouting, counter tops and back splash. Stay tuned!