You’ve Come a Long Way, Newbie!

I’ve always loved taking pictures. It just wasn’t until this year that I began to study photography: camera settings, light, composition. And now that I’m beginning to know what makes a good photograph, I’ve been thinking about all the photos I’ve taken in the past that I’d like to redo – images I’d like to remake.

While I can’t go back in time with my camera and capture precious moments with my kids and other loved ones, I do plan to make the most of revisiting favorite vacation spots when the opportunities arise.

I found the first opportunity right at home to remake a photo that I took last year.

I’m sure there is a lot of room for improvement, but take a look at the first go around:

Oy, I knew it was ugly, but wow. I just didn’t know what to do about it. I am so grateful to the following photographers for bringing me along thus far:

• Darcy – her 31 Days to a Better Photo opened my eyes to the possibilities; I realized I could do so much more with my camera
• Kent – he taught me to see the composition through my lens and to make a photograph, his eClasses are excellent, and he’s so helpful and encouraging
• Kelly – her photography has inspired me for years – the pure joy of capturing beauty
• Kristin and Brooke – fellow newbies who have walked the road with me and encouraged me along the way

Thank you all for making this journey so fun and rewarding!

In hope,
Shelli

P.S. The peonies in that post from last year will be in full bloom any day; you can expect I’ll be trying to remake that photo, too!

Among a number of  ”wannabe” wishes, I would love to be a photographer. Not a pro. Just a decent amateur. This yearI’m am being more intentional about making that a reality. Linking up Darcy is one way to share my photomaking journey.