I have had a great time over the past couple months learning my way around a camera. I have done a few photo shoots for friends and absolutely love it. Now I am taking a business class at the local college, though am realizing it was the wrong class. I am also taking my very first photo class. So far not very impressed. I already know what he has taught so far and he has cancelled one out of 4 classes (to be rescheduled sometime maybe). 2 more classes to go. Lets see if I get my money's worth or just stick with books and tutorials. Here are some of my recent shoots above.

I had a fantastic day yesterday. It was my first oficial photo shoot in 92degree weather with 110% humidity and a 1 mile trail hike. But I got some great shots and was able to catch up with an old friend. Here are some of my favorite shots........

Slip-n-slide

Here are a couple of my favorites. We finally put out the slip-n-slide and within 5 minutes it ripped. So Matt had the brilliant idea of attaching it to our huge tarp. He then proceeded to pour dish soap all over making the kids zoom down the hill!

Morning Blooms sneak peak

In My Garden...

Just some of the flowers coming up in my garden. within the next month it should be in full bloom with gladiolas, lilies, and dahlias. Not to leave out the roses! The white flower is a dahlia. We thought they were weeds at first, but I decided to give them a chance to see what they turned out to be. Boy am I glad I did.

All Aboard sneak peak

Down on The Farm

Down on The Farm by Chocolate Geranium

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With this ring

Beautiful new kit from Dana's footprints

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Ok I haven't posted on here in a while. I wanted to share my latest photo edit. Easter Sunday I brought my camera and took tons of fun pictures of my kidlets. They really enjoyed climbing in the trees and on the wall! It was a ton of fun! So I am playing around with PhotoShop and learning how to tweak (edit) photographs and make them even more creative. This one is my favorite so far!

I am having so much fun taking pictures everywhere I go. I am starting to see everyone and everything in a new light. It is amazing. When I look at something I automatically think this would make a fantastic picture, or look how bright this little one's eyes are. Unfortunately I have not mastered capturing the essence of eyes. But I am working on it.

I cannot wait to take some classes in the fall to become much better at this! I know it will boost my confidence immensely as well.

I have found some fabulous photographers in the area and some of them have really helped by giving me tons of great suggestions. I am hoping to meet some of them in person over coffee or lunch (or wine!) and just talk shop.

removed :(

My recent photography

I absolutely love these girls. I had a great time photographing them. This is my instructor and her friend on their oldenburgs. To view more photos check out my business page on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Call-the-Shots-Photography/151483948244386

A Day at the Farm

I went out to look at a couple horses at Days End Farm in Woodbine and shot a couple fun pictures. Athena kept following me around the field. It was too precious! I guess I smelled interesting that day because the next time I was out we were ignored!

Bits of Yesterday

Beautiful new kit from Dana's Footprints Designs.

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A Day in the Garden

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Icy Pink by Dana's Footprint

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Blessed

Another wonderful kit from Dana's Footprint designs http://www.digiridooscraps.com/shop/product.php?productid=17856&cat=0&page=1

Ok I have to admit, this layout is much more simple than I usually do. You can say I have scrappers block currently. But I wanted to put something together with this lovely kit.

New kit at Dana's Footprint designs

This is a super fun kit called Birthday Time again http://www.digiridooscraps.com/shop/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=40

You can use it for more than just birthdays as you can see here. Go to digiridoo.com and look at her galleries for more ideas!

I got a new camera for Christmas and here are some of my favorite shots I have already taken.