Photography!

So lately I have been trying to expand my photographic skills. Up to now I have basically been a find a cool place and wait till it has beautiful light and take a picture. There is a bit more to it than the just clicking the shutter but I wanted to learn more about other types of photography, like people photography.

When I was younger (read until a few years ago) or before I was married mainly I had little joy in photographing people at all. Then I got married and some great kids came along and well I love photographing people. I have also photographed some weddings and really enjoyed those, much to my contrary belief. I thought I would really hate doing that.

So I realized that I like taking pictures of people and landscapes/nature. So I am trying to get better at that type of stuff. I am amazed at how simple it is, and yet complex, as I guess is the case with everything. The easily most amazing thing is doing much better lighting than on camera flash is simple, then your creativity can take you about anywhere.

Currently I am trying to put together a portable and workable studio. I now have a "tent" for shooting small things, and product type photography, usually they can be pricey but I got mine all together for about $10. I made one that was even simpler for free from a box and some paper. I wanted a bigger one that gave more options and so I spent the big bucks. I am trying to see how much I can do will only 200 dollars. I have about that much in birthday money and spending money saved up, so I am excited. I am currently working on a beauty dish which is really flattering for portraiture. I am going to get a few umbrellas and make some reflectors. The reflectors will thankfully be again really cheap, maybe only 20 dollars for very large ones that you could pay way more for.

After all this work I guess I am most excited about actually being able to shoot some sweet portraits of people. So watch out, I may be after you next to be shot!