June 2011, I had the honor of taking portraits for a dear friend of mine. It was at her home in the evening of her daughter's Senior Prom. She is a beautiful girl, and a pleasure to work with. You can view a few shots in my web gallery. Just click on the following link.
http://image-quest.smugmug.com/Portfolio/Photography/Portrait-Portfolio/17633600_z2gHw9
Saturday, July 2, 2011
I wrote this story when I realized that I am so in love with this new direction in my life. Which was quite a while ago, But I like to read it and share it once in a while:)
Yes, I admit it!
My name is Linda, and I am, a photoholic.
First of all, I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I took my first shot, manually. I let this "expert" talk me in to doing it.
This addiction, or habit, seems to grow stronger every day. I've been seeking help and guidance for the last 5 or 6 months. I spend all of my time looking for inspiration or my next shot. My iso's have been steadily dropping and I have actually experimented shooting at least 100 times a day. I have to admit though, it's usually more.......way more.
I see lines everywhere I go, that's what makes it so difficult to stop. The addiction has grown so strong now, that I have even started seeing shapes and gradient colors all blending into one another. If I can't get a shot right then and there, I get so obsessed with it, that I won't be able to stop shooting until I get the perfect shot that I so desperately need.
Or I get paranoid about the possibility of missing my chance for a shot. (it's complicated)
I hope sometime soon the light will shine in just the right place for me. I think that's when I will really be able to get in focus and understand the depth of this very contagious, yet satisfying addiction. You should keep your distance, or you too, will begin to focus on images that most people can't see. I think everyone has the right to know, that it's so easily habit forming that in no time, one becomes a photoholic.
I will continue seeking help. There are plenty of people that have the same diagnosis, in fact some are more addicted than I am. I had no idea that the depth of this activity would lead me to start ripping, punching and blurring what ever comes into my sight. The victims of this disease, will seek others with the same affliction. I want to warn you, this addiction gets more expensive as time goes by and the need for just for one more shot or piece of paraphernalia, will never end.
In the next class I want to take, I am hoping to find an aperture that will continue to focus my vision on the images in my head; hopefully getting them out in the open for others to view and get a better understanding of this addiction that I call Photography.
I've been shooting for a year and a half now. I still love it as much now ...if not more, as I did when I took my first shot! Manually that is.
Yes, I admit it!
My name is Linda, and I am, a photoholic.
First of all, I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I took my first shot, manually. I let this "expert" talk me in to doing it.
This addiction, or habit, seems to grow stronger every day. I've been seeking help and guidance for the last 5 or 6 months. I spend all of my time looking for inspiration or my next shot. My iso's have been steadily dropping and I have actually experimented shooting at least 100 times a day. I have to admit though, it's usually more.......way more.
I see lines everywhere I go, that's what makes it so difficult to stop. The addiction has grown so strong now, that I have even started seeing shapes and gradient colors all blending into one another. If I can't get a shot right then and there, I get so obsessed with it, that I won't be able to stop shooting until I get the perfect shot that I so desperately need.
Or I get paranoid about the possibility of missing my chance for a shot. (it's complicated)
I hope sometime soon the light will shine in just the right place for me. I think that's when I will really be able to get in focus and understand the depth of this very contagious, yet satisfying addiction. You should keep your distance, or you too, will begin to focus on images that most people can't see. I think everyone has the right to know, that it's so easily habit forming that in no time, one becomes a photoholic.
I will continue seeking help. There are plenty of people that have the same diagnosis, in fact some are more addicted than I am. I had no idea that the depth of this activity would lead me to start ripping, punching and blurring what ever comes into my sight. The victims of this disease, will seek others with the same affliction. I want to warn you, this addiction gets more expensive as time goes by and the need for just for one more shot or piece of paraphernalia, will never end.
In the next class I want to take, I am hoping to find an aperture that will continue to focus my vision on the images in my head; hopefully getting them out in the open for others to view and get a better understanding of this addiction that I call Photography.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Close-Up Photography
Close-Up Photography With An Off Camera Flash
That's the name of the latest class/workshop I've taken. It was a 3 hour workshop that was held at San Diego Botanic Garden, Sunday July 18. It's a beautiful place to visit and not too far from home. My friends and I will be going back again very soon.
Before taking this class I thought close-up & macro photography were basically the same thing. They are not the same! Taking a close-up is getting close to your subject. Macro is more like taking a photo with a special lens that allows you to see what the naked eye can't see. It's very up-close and PERSONAL!!! hahaha... There are other ways of taking macro shots either by flipping a lens or using Extension Tubes.
I'm still in manual mode with my camera although for some of the exercises we had to put our lens into auto focus because we had to hold the flash with our other hand. At this point it would be nice to have just one more hand. I don't care for auto focus in most situations because the camera doesn't always focus on what I want it to......and I like to be in control! Oh!...did I mention using a flash??? A flash allows so many more possibilities, we can use a fast shutter speed and that makes your photos nice and crisp and in focus. The other reason is that you can add light wherever you want it plus I'm still in control. I have two flash units now. You know what that means.....more control : )
The following photos are shots that I took during class.
That's the name of the latest class/workshop I've taken. It was a 3 hour workshop that was held at San Diego Botanic Garden, Sunday July 18. It's a beautiful place to visit and not too far from home. My friends and I will be going back again very soon.
Before taking this class I thought close-up & macro photography were basically the same thing. They are not the same! Taking a close-up is getting close to your subject. Macro is more like taking a photo with a special lens that allows you to see what the naked eye can't see. It's very up-close and PERSONAL!!! hahaha... There are other ways of taking macro shots either by flipping a lens or using Extension Tubes.
I'm still in manual mode with my camera although for some of the exercises we had to put our lens into auto focus because we had to hold the flash with our other hand. At this point it would be nice to have just one more hand. I don't care for auto focus in most situations because the camera doesn't always focus on what I want it to......and I like to be in control! Oh!...did I mention using a flash??? A flash allows so many more possibilities, we can use a fast shutter speed and that makes your photos nice and crisp and in focus. The other reason is that you can add light wherever you want it plus I'm still in control. I have two flash units now. You know what that means.....more control : )
The following photos are shots that I took during class.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Through my minds eye
I am constantly amazed with my world and what it has in store for me!
I have made some new friends that share the same passion for photography as I do. They are a lot of fun to be around, all three of us have been in the last two classes together. I had the pleasure of going to the fair twice this year. First I went during the day with Linda T. and then I went with Nyree after dark. One trip was just as awesome as the other. Between the two trips, I took around 900 shots. I felt like a kid in a candy store!!
Next month the three of us will be taking a workshop class together which is a one time 3 hour class, it will be at Quail Botanical Garden. I've never been there before. The class is a Macro (close-up) class. My next blog should be a bunch of flower shots. I'm sure it will be a lot of fun and I can hardly wait!
I have made some new friends that share the same passion for photography as I do. They are a lot of fun to be around, all three of us have been in the last two classes together. I had the pleasure of going to the fair twice this year. First I went during the day with Linda T. and then I went with Nyree after dark. One trip was just as awesome as the other. Between the two trips, I took around 900 shots. I felt like a kid in a candy store!!
Next month the three of us will be taking a workshop class together which is a one time 3 hour class, it will be at Quail Botanical Garden. I've never been there before. The class is a Macro (close-up) class. My next blog should be a bunch of flower shots. I'm sure it will be a lot of fun and I can hardly wait!
The photography classes that I have taken have been so interesting!
My eye is being trained to see things that I never noticed before. Now I see so much more than ever before.
One very important lesson I've learned is not trying to take photos that I think will be pleasing to others. But to love the images that I create and not to worry what others think. If they like it, Great! If not, Oh well!
I am having so much fun with my camera and new found friends. The possibilities are endless!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Dealing with my Addiction
Yes, I admit it!
My name is Linda, and I am, a photoholic!
First of all, I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I took my first shot, manually. I let this "expert" talk me in to doing it.
This addiction, or habit, seems to grow stronger every day. I've been seeking help and guidance for the last 5 or 6 months. I spend all of my time looking for inspiration or my next shot. My iso's have been steadily dropping and I have actually experimented shooting at least 100 times a day. I have to admit though, it's usually more.......way more.
I see lines everywhere I go, that's what makes it so difficult to stop. The addiction has grown so strong now, that I have even started seeing shapes and gradient colors all blending into one another. If I can't get a shot right then and there, I get so obsessed with it, that I won't be able to stop shooting until I get the perfect shot that I so desperately need.
Or I get paranoid about the possibility of missing my chance for a shot. (it's complicated)
I hope sometime soon the light will shine in just the right place for me. I think that's when I will really be able to get in focus and understand the depth of this very contagious, yet satisfying addiction. You should keep your distance, or you too, will begin to focus on images that most people can't see. I think everyone has the right to know, that it's so easily habit forming that in no time, one becomes a photoholic.
I will continue seeking help. There are plenty of people that have the same diagnosis, in fact some are more addicted than I am. I had no idea that the depth of this activity would lead me to start ripping, punching and blurring what ever comes into my sight. The victims of this disease, will seek others with the same affliction. I want to warn you, this addiction gets more expensive as time goes by and the need for just for one more shot or piece of paraphernalia, will never end.
In the next class I want to take, I am hoping to find an aperture that will continue to focus my vision on the images in my head; hopefully getting them out in the open for others to view and get a better understanding of this addiction that I call Photography.
Below are some of the images and visions from the side affects of this disorder.
My name is Linda, and I am, a photoholic!
First of all, I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I took my first shot, manually. I let this "expert" talk me in to doing it.
This addiction, or habit, seems to grow stronger every day. I've been seeking help and guidance for the last 5 or 6 months. I spend all of my time looking for inspiration or my next shot. My iso's have been steadily dropping and I have actually experimented shooting at least 100 times a day. I have to admit though, it's usually more.......way more.
I see lines everywhere I go, that's what makes it so difficult to stop. The addiction has grown so strong now, that I have even started seeing shapes and gradient colors all blending into one another. If I can't get a shot right then and there, I get so obsessed with it, that I won't be able to stop shooting until I get the perfect shot that I so desperately need.
Or I get paranoid about the possibility of missing my chance for a shot. (it's complicated)
I hope sometime soon the light will shine in just the right place for me. I think that's when I will really be able to get in focus and understand the depth of this very contagious, yet satisfying addiction. You should keep your distance, or you too, will begin to focus on images that most people can't see. I think everyone has the right to know, that it's so easily habit forming that in no time, one becomes a photoholic.
I will continue seeking help. There are plenty of people that have the same diagnosis, in fact some are more addicted than I am. I had no idea that the depth of this activity would lead me to start ripping, punching and blurring what ever comes into my sight. The victims of this disease, will seek others with the same affliction. I want to warn you, this addiction gets more expensive as time goes by and the need for just for one more shot or piece of paraphernalia, will never end.
In the next class I want to take, I am hoping to find an aperture that will continue to focus my vision on the images in my head; hopefully getting them out in the open for others to view and get a better understanding of this addiction that I call Photography.
Below are some of the images and visions from the side affects of this disorder.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Composition Class, May 2010
I finished my Composition class, it was a lot of fun. I had wonderful classmates and the class size was small, six people. It wasn't an easy class, there were tons of assignments and I was pretty stressed out about it.
Week 1:
Our class was held at Balboa Park.
For the first week, the homework assignments my teacher had us do, was taking pictures of things like a vertical line, diagonal lines, lines to triangles, patterns of squares, simple curves, pattern of circles, etc...(Sounds easy doesn't it?) It was hard to find all of these things in a week, and then we had to post our pics on the blog. By the time I got everything done, it was Saturday and time for class again. I'm still having fun though!
I loved this class, even with all of the tough assignments. The homework isn't required, but if you want to get the most out of the class you will do it all and you will do it well. And then........you will see that your environment looks totally different than it did before training your brain and your eyes. It's all fun, hard, challenging and very very rewarding. I'm loving it!!
Week 1:
Our class was held at Balboa Park.
For the first week, the homework assignments my teacher had us do, was taking pictures of things like a vertical line, diagonal lines, lines to triangles, patterns of squares, simple curves, pattern of circles, etc...(Sounds easy doesn't it?) It was hard to find all of these things in a week, and then we had to post our pics on the blog. By the time I got everything done, it was Saturday and time for class again. I'm still having fun though!
Week 2
Class was held at Heritage Park in Old Town.
I learned about negative space, balance, blocking, caps anchors, colors and tones, groups of similar shapes, odd man out and groups of similar colors. The homework was very hard to do, except, now I was seeing lines and triangles everywhere I looked. The brain is an amazing organ, training it can be tricky:)
Week 3
Class was held at Balboa Park
Where we learned about symmetry and asymmetry, implied shapes color and shape grouping, more lines and lines with rhythm, 2D & 3D blocking etc...and more homework assignments. It gets kinda tricky when you are looking for new things and all you keep seeing are tons of the things that were so hard to see the previous week.
Week 4
Class was held at The Marston House
This was to be our last class and where we took our test. It's a beautiful Craftsman style house in Balboa Park on the west side of 163. The grounds are open to the public, if you want to go inside you can pay for a tour.
For our test we were given a list of 10 pictures to take with all different requirements. I stressed about it way too much. But it really was a fun day! It is so true that you get out of it what you put into it. I think I'm going to take a break before I take another class just so that all of this information can sink in and I can get more practice with it. The next class I take will be the Flash Photography.
I am going to miss my classmates,who were so encouraging to each other Linda T., Nyree, Racine, M.A. and Lee.
Special thanks to my teachers Rod and Robin Deutschmann they push very hard and you learn a lot.
I loved this class, even with all of the tough assignments. The homework isn't required, but if you want to get the most out of the class you will do it all and you will do it well. And then........you will see that your environment looks totally different than it did before training your brain and your eyes. It's all fun, hard, challenging and very very rewarding. I'm loving it!!
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