This year, from a photography perspective, I will delve into more classes, tutorials, and learn the ropes of photography---ON a budget! I've been blessed with lots of good tips from knowledgable folks, as well as some awesome gifts and advice for enhancing (and beginning) my indoor studio photography! Very excited to see what I can learn this year.
Goals (with plans already set forth) for this year, all done with my frugal, money-conscious mindset:
1) get the 50mm 1.4 lens!
2) get editing software!
3) grey vinyl and white "muslin" for indoor photography
4) pick up the structure for hanging backdrops
5) buy clamp for my light reflector
6) umbrella for lighting
7) external hard drive so not to overload computer :)
8) classes, tutorials, shadowing the "experts"
9) book some shoots! get the shoots we've discussed under way!
10) develop my personal style and produce photos that I enjoy and you enjoy, also!
Aside from that, I wanted to start out the new year by displaying a few of my favorite 2010 pictures, including a few that garnered recognition at the fair (the very first photography competition I'd ever entered)!
Happy New Year to all. I wish you the best this year, I wish that you work toward achieving any goals of interest, and especially that you enjoy each moment of time. Cheers!
This was my first family shoot, so it holds a dear place for me. It's simple, fairly generic, but also rustic and outdoors! Not to mention, a picture is always more memorable when you adore the little one as much as you adore this sweet, sweet boy.
This boy is one of the sweetest, funniest, wittiest, tender-hearted, loving little guys I've ever known. It warms my heart to see him happy. He's had a tough path.
This was a learning experience. I garnered a lot of respect for photographers for being able to get all members of a family to be able to keep their eyes open and facing one direction for a single shot (all the rest is personality--I like Ben's face for that very reason)
When I first learned that I prefer not to use a flash (which is why it's vital to work on getting better lenses)
Before I had a DSLR, I enjoyed this country shoot with Hannie. Thanks to neighbors for "allowing" us use of their hay bales.
The typical "event" shot that is sometimes requested. :) Congratulations to my lovely sister, Heather. I am very proud of you and your journey in life. I love you.
My father's calf, Mocha. She simply has the prettiest shade of fur!
Country Gothic. This picture was pre-DSLR, but my father and I came up with the idea. I included it because of it's complexity and it encapsulates our family's quirky sense of humor. (Dad's goat has since passed.) It also seems to me the quintessential picture of Kory and Heather's relationship.
I love this picture because of the colors, vibrancy, and my little mini-me, Ariana. I also love her genuine laughter.
This was my first photo shoot with a class. It was at the Haskell Wetlands, which is quite beautiful. It was a struggle for me, as I usually enjoy capturing people in my shots because I think people tend to offer complexity in their natural state on their own. So, I had to learn to see and capture nature itself. I also like the dilapidated bee hive. It helps that I am very intrigued by beekeeping!
This little bird (I have since forgotten the species) fell out of it's nest and was crying for help.
This picture was chosen for it's simplistic background. The horse also has an admirable poise.
This picture reminds me that with quicker lenses, I could capture some pretty cool shots :)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
