Where To Begin

Where to begin?  I like photography. I've always enjoyed taking photos. This past year I dropped my camera and bent the lens so my hubby decided to buy me a new camera for Christmas. It has all kinds of bells and whistles and lenses and filters. Oh dear, it's time to try to figure out how to be a better photographer. So that's my New Year's resolution. 

How to begin?  I read the manual that came with my camera and I bought a book. There's lots of stuff on the internet. There are even lessons on YouTube!  Who knew?  But, the more I read, the dizzier I get. My small brain is having a hard time grasping all the lingo and technical aspects of photography. So I'm gonna take it slow. 

I looked at an online photography course and the very first lesson asked me to define what I like about photography, what I like to shoot and why. So here goes.  I have lots of scrapbooks full of pictures of my kids and trips we've taken. Since we bought the mountain house I have thoroughly enjoyed taking pictures of nature.  I like capturing the memory of those special moments.  Looking at the photos allows me to go back and relive special times. I also enjoy the awesomeness of God's creation. Seeing it through the lense of a camera gives me a deeper appreciation for every minute detail of our world. 

Whether it's the majesty of a snow covered mountain or the tiny icy drops falling from the leaves, it's all  breath-takingly beautiful. And I want to get better at capturing the images.