Seeing as how I’ve recently taken up cycling and I’m quite…..not very good….at it, I thought it was the perfect time to add another hobby into my life.
Self, I said to myself, what is another expensive hobby with great levels of frustration but occasional glimpses of triumph for you to torture yourself with?
The obvious answer I think, is photography.
I’ve been saving for my very own shiny DSLR camera (so I can say adios to my point and shoot) and my Mom, knowing I was very close to hitting the “order” button on my Amazon cart signed us up for a photography class when she was in town with my Aunt. The class was an amazing learning experience, even on a borrowed camera and I learned SO! MUCH! INFORMATION!
Of course it doesn’t hurt that I arrived at the class with the basic ability to turn a camera on and use the auto setting to take a single photograph of something in front me. I don’t think we can even attempt to classify that as advanced beginner.
Of course with my new found knowledge I was quite sure I was coming home with a memory card full of keepers. Framed images decorating our hallways (we only have one hallway so please, keep in mind how very fanciful this dream really was) and me telling friends “Well you know, you just have to take some classes and keep an eye out for great shots!”
Ha. Ha. Ha.
Behold, my mediocre yet not-shot-on-auto photos!
I think the good news for all of us is that I plan on taking more classes.
The bad news being you are probably wondering what will be left to write about if I’m always chronicling bike riding and photo taking.
I’m sure I’ll find something. I mean after all…..
…we will always have Rhett Butler.
1) You’re being WAY too hard on yourself.
2) Don’t ditch the point & shoot. You’ll want it for candid, casual shots. I learned that lesson the hard way.
Aww thanks Ender. Don’t worry I’m not ditching the point & shoot all together but I am finally sucking it up and replacing the battery that lasts for approximately one day, give or take.
I’m a new photographer myself and LOVE IT. Your pics are pretty nice too and you’ll shoot better ones as soon as you get more experience. I’ve been taking thousands of pics since last year and am getting better and better
Dude, picture taking is hard. I don’t even attempt to take decent pictures, but I guess that’s why I bought a DSLR. My shots turn out pretty decent on Auto…LG doesn’t look all jaundiced and creepy from the point and shoot, so we’re good.
Ahhh! I just got one recently and am signed up for my first class. I am likely in the same boat as you. What I’ve been told is it’s all about practice (and maybe the white balance!)