Monday, February 25, 2008

Bliss...


We interrupt this winter to remember sunnier, warmer weather! This is a fave photo of mine. Every spring, and every fall, I drag the children to Lake Rebecca Park for a photo shoot. Last summer, I upgraded to a digital SLR camera (Canon 30D), and I am slowly learning to use it. I started off shooting in auto mode (letting the camera make the settings choices for me) while I get used to the weight of it, and swapping out lenses and etc. I have a *lot* to learn! "Angela In Progress" I always say - lots to absorb and learn.
Anywhoooo...On these portrait shoot outings, I always try to get a more formal pose of each, along with both a formal and informal portrait of them together. I have this print framed (5x7) along with the 8x10 of each of them - and then I swap these out each spring and fall, that way I always have current portraits on display. DH will tell you that I am a "frame-a-holic", lol. I just love putting little snapshots into frames - photography just makes me HAPPY! I will share more, as I learn - I am *determined* to get my camera off the "auto mode" and start managing my settings and lighting myself. On Friday I treated myself to a couple of photography books that I am browsing, and I plan to share what I learn here. Just remember: It's "Angela In Progress", lol, so if you are looking for perfection, it might be awhile!
Page Credits: Paper from Shabby Princess Silly Boy Cuddlebug kit, Overlay by Traci Murphy from Blossom & Shine (DSD Freebie Collab) kit, Flower from ShabbyMissJenn Fondest Memories kit, Old Typewriter font.

5 comments:

Lynn Grieveson said...

That is a lovely page. I need to get my camera off auto more often too!

Dielle said...

What a joyful photo and layout!!! Great job!

Anonymous said...

Just stopping by your beautiful blog to say hello. I'm enjoying browsing.

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Kookie said...

Perfect paper, perfect elements.
Really makes the funness(is that a word! LOL) come out in the photo.

Marianne said...

Gorgeous layout! love the action shot and simple design.