Dream or Reality

Hello again, it has been a long time.

As I have said in another blog or maybe in the "about me" spot, that I am really getting into taking pictures not just as a hobby but as something to make a little money on the side.  I have been somewhat busy with taking pictures the last few weeks and I have to admit one of my shoots made me really rethink the reality of whether I should really pursue this as a career.  Anything and everything went awry in that shoot.  I was trying to take pictures of a young family that just added a new addition to the family.  It was the worst time and the worst pictures I think I have ever done.  I do think I have a few pictures that are nice but nothing I am proud of.  I was sweating profusely and I thought I would faint right there in front of everyone.  The baby and the 4 year old were crying.  The 4 year old refused to take a picture.  The Dad was fussing the 4 year old and on top of it there was a storm going on outside.  I really thought about quitting the whole thing.  I am still editing those pictures.  On the other hand, I just took pictures of a high school senior and got some really great shots and on top of it we had a blast.  My daughter "Krista" helped (she was my prop girl ) and she had some really great ideas.  It made me feel much better about doing this, though, I think I will stick with teens and nature a little more.

I took this picture on campus that I am really proud of, which needed no editing, I just added my name.

                                                                       Dogwood flower
 
I still have so much to learn but I am willing to learn and try to keep it as something I enjoy.  I still ask myself "is this reality or just a dream I have".  It is so hard to know if you have the talent to do this with the invention of the digital camera.  I guess time and more photo shoots will tell if I have it or not.

Until next time, be kind to each other!