I don't have a lot to share, not a lot happened this week...except that I actually WORKED for the first time since June. I worked at the Indiana County Fair selling tickets Monday through Saturday. It was an interesting week, watching strange people (I sent Bobby a couple of pictures and we played "Male or Female?" while I was sitting in my booth), seeing people from High School who I haven't seen in years, and sweating...lots and lots of sweating. It was so hot this week!
Today began our family's Biggest Loser competition. We all weighed in this evening - there are 11 of us doing it. We each paid $10 to join, and then each week, everyone except the biggest loser of that week pays $1 to continue participating. We've also agreed that if we gain any weight instead of losing it, that we have to pay $1 per pound gained. Weigh-ins are every Sunday, leading up to the week of Thanksgiving. I'm glad that we've decided to do this again, because I need to get my butt back into some shape other than "round."
This coming week, I'll be doing some crafting/jewelry making and hoping for a phone call from school so I can start subbing again. Look for photos of my craft projects, and maybe some of our new home, which I'm finally getting decorated. I'm going to listen to the rain, edit some photos, then head to bed.
9.06.2011
8.25.2011
To blog...or not to blog...
Obviously, I've been gone a long time. I haven't had much to write about, life has been busy, but nothing that's different from any other person's life.
Weddings, showers, everyone having kids, school, work, summer...there ya go. That sums up the past 8 months I've been MIA.
I have been chewing on this the past few weeks...trying to decide if this was what I wanted to write about when I made my return to my blog. Is it going to bite me in the butt? Will I get a little bit of backlash from others...who cares. So, here goes everything...
My last post was in January and I had talked about doing some photography and supplementing my income that way. I haven't done much photography that has put money in the bank, but I have taken a TON of photos in recent months that enough people have said "You should start a business." Yeah...why not? I should just book up my calendar and start taking photos all the time and make a butt-load of money. Great idea! Awesome! right?
WRONG!
Have you noticed how EVERYBODY and their BROTHER is starting a photography business lately. That may be because they took a couple of nice photos and someone said to them "You should start a business" and they did. So, you got an expensive DSLR camera for Christmas, your birthday, anniversary, whatever...and you think you're a professional now, right?? Sure not! Just because you have this fancy camera and it has the capability to do super awesome things means you need to be a professional photographer. Let me think about that... Hmm, nope.
If everyone with a DSLR was an awesome photographer, there would be no photography industry. No one would be able to create a business, even if they were the best at what they did. Because there would be so much competition it wouldn't be worth it. They'd lose business left and right and never make a profit.
You have to have an "eye" for the art of photography, have your own style, be able to think on your feet, make your client comfortable and happy and actually know how your camera works. It's not just pointing the camera and pushing a button. You also need to continually evaluate your work, come up with fresh ideas, and be original with the images you're capturing.
And, all of the post editing in the world can't make up for a bad picture. People want GREAT images that have feeling and emotion. I don't want to look at a photo of a kid in their sports uniform sitting on a bridge. I don't get the feeling you're trying to convey...All I'm thinking is LAME! (sorry if you don't like my opinion)
What's my point? Well, I want to be good at what I do. I told Bobby today that all of this work that I'm doing now, taking photos for friends and family, not starting this business right now...it will help me out eventually, I hope. It will help me to build a portfolio, a small client base, and get a ton of experience that I need. The people who are awesome at what they do, have businesses and get paid, like photogs Michael Henninger, Jen McKen Photography, and Teri Enciso have YEARS of experience. (Make sure you check their work out, btw, you won't be disappointed)
Remember, I'm not trying to offend anyone, and to my friends who have suggested that I start a photography business, I hope this explains to you why I haven't done so.
Aaaannnnddd....end rant.
Oh...don't forget to leave me a comment. I'd love to know your feelings on this subject.
Weddings, showers, everyone having kids, school, work, summer...there ya go. That sums up the past 8 months I've been MIA.
I have been chewing on this the past few weeks...trying to decide if this was what I wanted to write about when I made my return to my blog. Is it going to bite me in the butt? Will I get a little bit of backlash from others...who cares. So, here goes everything...
My last post was in January and I had talked about doing some photography and supplementing my income that way. I haven't done much photography that has put money in the bank, but I have taken a TON of photos in recent months that enough people have said "You should start a business." Yeah...why not? I should just book up my calendar and start taking photos all the time and make a butt-load of money. Great idea! Awesome! right?
WRONG!
Have you noticed how EVERYBODY and their BROTHER is starting a photography business lately. That may be because they took a couple of nice photos and someone said to them "You should start a business" and they did. So, you got an expensive DSLR camera for Christmas, your birthday, anniversary, whatever...and you think you're a professional now, right?? Sure not! Just because you have this fancy camera and it has the capability to do super awesome things means you need to be a professional photographer. Let me think about that... Hmm, nope.
If everyone with a DSLR was an awesome photographer, there would be no photography industry. No one would be able to create a business, even if they were the best at what they did. Because there would be so much competition it wouldn't be worth it. They'd lose business left and right and never make a profit.
You have to have an "eye" for the art of photography, have your own style, be able to think on your feet, make your client comfortable and happy and actually know how your camera works. It's not just pointing the camera and pushing a button. You also need to continually evaluate your work, come up with fresh ideas, and be original with the images you're capturing.
And, all of the post editing in the world can't make up for a bad picture. People want GREAT images that have feeling and emotion. I don't want to look at a photo of a kid in their sports uniform sitting on a bridge. I don't get the feeling you're trying to convey...All I'm thinking is LAME! (sorry if you don't like my opinion)
What's my point? Well, I want to be good at what I do. I told Bobby today that all of this work that I'm doing now, taking photos for friends and family, not starting this business right now...it will help me out eventually, I hope. It will help me to build a portfolio, a small client base, and get a ton of experience that I need. The people who are awesome at what they do, have businesses and get paid, like photogs Michael Henninger, Jen McKen Photography, and Teri Enciso have YEARS of experience. (Make sure you check their work out, btw, you won't be disappointed)
Remember, I'm not trying to offend anyone, and to my friends who have suggested that I start a photography business, I hope this explains to you why I haven't done so.
Aaaannnnddd....end rant.
Oh...don't forget to leave me a comment. I'd love to know your feelings on this subject.
1.09.2011
A fresh start...
Hello world, it's me again! I know it's been a long time since I've posted anything (just 12 days short of a year), but I thought maybe I'd start writing again. I've been busy, as I'm sure everyone is these days, and maybe just a bit too lazy to write anything. Or maybe it's just that I didn't have anything interesting to say.
At lot has happened since last January, but I don't really feel the need to recap all of it. If you know me, you know what we've been through this year.
I'm hoping that 2011 is the best year we've had in a long time. It can't be any worse than 2009 or 2010, or at least I hope so. My life is taking a new direction, with some new businesses developing. My jewelry is really taking off - I did a ton of business for Christmas and finally did my first craft show in November. I also sold a ton of my photo-names for Christmas - I think it was 24 total, and I have another one to do this month. I've also been asked to take some family portraits and maternity photos for family and friends. I'm not advertising the photography thing, really...I'm doing it more or less for the practice and hoping that eventually I will be able to make some money doing something I love.
On New Year's Eve, I took family photos for our cousin Jen, and I'm really happy with the way they turned out. They were really informal and outdoors, which is exactly what she wanted.
These are some of my favorite photos from that day. They're such a cute family and their little guy has the bluest eyes! He was a little cranky, but we did what we could to keep him happy. Like I said, I'm just starting out, but I think these turned out pretty well, your constructive criticism is welcome, but please be nice. I'm hoping to do some maternity photos for my sister-in-law in the next month or so, but she hasn't given me an answer yet.
I'm considering attempting to do a 365 project, but I haven't made my final decision. Maybe I'll start it in February, we'll see.
That's it for now! I'm off to shower and head to the store for a few essentials! Take care
At lot has happened since last January, but I don't really feel the need to recap all of it. If you know me, you know what we've been through this year.
I'm hoping that 2011 is the best year we've had in a long time. It can't be any worse than 2009 or 2010, or at least I hope so. My life is taking a new direction, with some new businesses developing. My jewelry is really taking off - I did a ton of business for Christmas and finally did my first craft show in November. I also sold a ton of my photo-names for Christmas - I think it was 24 total, and I have another one to do this month. I've also been asked to take some family portraits and maternity photos for family and friends. I'm not advertising the photography thing, really...I'm doing it more or less for the practice and hoping that eventually I will be able to make some money doing something I love.
On New Year's Eve, I took family photos for our cousin Jen, and I'm really happy with the way they turned out. They were really informal and outdoors, which is exactly what she wanted.
These are some of my favorite photos from that day. They're such a cute family and their little guy has the bluest eyes! He was a little cranky, but we did what we could to keep him happy. Like I said, I'm just starting out, but I think these turned out pretty well, your constructive criticism is welcome, but please be nice. I'm hoping to do some maternity photos for my sister-in-law in the next month or so, but she hasn't given me an answer yet.I'm considering attempting to do a 365 project, but I haven't made my final decision. Maybe I'll start it in February, we'll see.
That's it for now! I'm off to shower and head to the store for a few essentials! Take care
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