One of my 1st shoots

Not long after I got my first "real" camera, my adorable niece thought it would be great if we took some pictures. It was her birthday and it could not have been a more beautiful day outside...She was the absolute best subject for me to have fun and practice with. I told her to get some things together that she loved and we could take pictures next door at the farm across from Grandmomma's house. Later that afternoon as were putting things together she runs in and says "Aunt Jenny!!! I need some glasses"...Me: "You need some glasses?? What kind of glasses?" Bronywn: "You know..the kind you wear." Me: "Ohhhh!! OK you want mine?? What are they for?" Bronwyn: "Well, I have this lava lamp and it's broken; but if I had glasses I could make it look like a science experiment!!" Me; "OK baby girl..that sounds fun" These are some of the things she packed for the photoshoot. Binoculars, glasses, teddy bear, books, her new birthday Hello Kitty makeup set, and her Rock Band guitar. Sounds fun huh?? :)

Man did she ever have a vision. She had idea after, after idea, after idea. One of most beautiful girls I know and love. My beautiful niece Bronwyn. Here are some of my favorite pictures from our shoot that day.

365

Most people who love photography have heard of the "365" challenge. I love this idea, and mostly because I love a challenge. I feel like this will help me grow in so many ways. Yes I am going to take classes, and I feel those are just as important; but I am a hands on person. I love to learn through figuring it out, because in the end, I want to shoot what speaks to me. That all honestly sounds sort of cliche and silly when I read it back to myself, but it's the honest truth. Sometimes it's my children, my pets, my husband, my nieces and nephews, my beautiful friends, or just a beautiful sunset that looks as though God himself painted it. When you slow down and look at what's around you, it's hard to deny the beauty of life. The first picture was taken on 1/2/2012 of a tractor on Grandmomma's property. It was extremely windy, and I loved the way the field grass was blowing in front of it. Again, maybe a little cheesy, but I grew up on a farm, so maybe that would explain why it's somewhat nostalgic to me. The other picture was taken on 1/1/2012 and this was also taken on Grandmomma's property. I think it speaks for itself :) Everyone have a wonderful night...I have today's pic to choose and edit, which I will post shortly, then off to bed. This girl's gotta work for a living....but I'm blessed to work.



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Camera Model Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1000
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
ISO Speed 1600
Flash Off

Camera Model Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/100
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
ISO Speed 200
Flash Off