My Hobby ~ Photography

I've always loved taking photos.

Something that is in my blood.

My dad use to be a photographing maniac.

And he was pretty good.

It just took me a while to get there.

And a good camera.

And a few reasons to use it.

Those would be my beautiful children.

Secondly, the clothing {SIG} makes.

We all know that photos sell products.

Ya gotta make them look good, right?

Last Christmas I got my Nikon D3000.

Love it.

Adore it.

Then I got an awesome lens for my birthday.

It became a hobby.

Trying to learn how to use it.

I'm still learning.

By no means an expert.

As a matter of fact, I would like to take a class.

I'm a hands on kind of learner.

Can't read and get the concepts.

Someone.must.show.me.

Much like my sewing was a hobby and now a business,

my photography is branching out the same way.

I've gotten a few paid gigs.

They have been lots of fun!

My style is a bit different.

I'm not really in to the posey-posey stuff.

I have been told I fall in to the photo journalism category.

I like to tell a story.

To capture a moment in time.

I was fortunate enough to have been hired to take photos at McKenzie's

birthday party this weekend and the above photos captured her perfectly.

And while I am at it, I am learning Photoshop hence the 2 versions above.

I much prefer the black and white.

Hunter was such a sweet and curious little boy.

I had plenty of opportunities to snag some beautiful photos.

Again, playing in PS & did an edit.

But that isn't all I like to do.

I really like things off the beaten path.

When my friend Kris hooked me up with a local artist, Solomon Kane,

I was able to photograph these awesome longhorn skulls he painted.

I absolutely LOVE the colors.

I have many, many more.

Just not enough time to share them.

But if you like what you see, check out my new Facebook page.

Smoke n' Lens

Have a wonderful Monday!