I love photography. But everyone already knows that.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why I love to take pictures. I still don’t feel like a “good” photographer when it comes to portraits. Sure I take some pictures that make me want to jump up and down, giggle, and say “look what I did.” But mostly I worry. I can see where I’ve grown, but I also see how much better I want to be.
Landscapes, flowers, and architecture. That was my first passion….well, photographically speaking.
Since winter is now here in Utah and I’m a natural light photographer (read: I take pictures outside), I’m going to step back. Regroup. Reconnect. Hopefully re-energize.
Tonight I quickly went through some old folders and pulled out three favorite images (very quickly took about 10 minutes). This is where I started. Where I fell in love. I think this winter I will spend some time going over my old photos. Learning from them. Adding new editing that I’ve been learning. Maybe a few textures and finishes. Maybe I’ll find some new treasures to add to my Etsy store. (that sad neglected store)
All of these are from 2002, when I got my first digital camera. It was an Olympus Camedia (P&S). Now I have an Olympus Evolt (DSLR). And I’m saving, dreaming, scheming to get a Sony. Or maybe a Nikon or a Canon…we’ll see.
I used a Photoshop Action called Polaroid Generator V1 that I found here. I like the vintage-y feel of it.
Very nice, Thauna! Do you do a lot with black and white? That’s another area I like.
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Thanks Ted! I love B&W, but I rarely intend to do it when I’m taking the picture. Usually I end up trying it out during editing and sometimes I like the effect more than color.
Is the light not good for taking photos during winter in Utah? I always kind of assumed that because it was in the desert it would be quite clear – but obviously I’ve never been there, so what do I know! Here in the UK on clear winter days you can take some amazing photos, the light adds a very special quality… its a shame my Flickr account went down, cos I kind of want to show off and show you a few of my shots!
Hi Bob, it’s more that it’s just too cold outside to do portraits for the most part. The light can be amazing in between snow storms and we have beautiful skies here. I’m going to focus more on landscapes and still-life during the winter and get back to outdoor portraits in the Spring.
I think these are really good Thauna….. especially the tulip one. That one “speaks” to me
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