Monday, February 1, 2010

aperture, shutter speed, ISO...







these photography terms are whirling around in my head like an Arizona dust-devil (without the sagebrush, of course)...
thanks to Jami's photo 101 class. It was a complete success.  At least in my book!  We had a great turn-out and she did an excellent job teaching photography fundamentals.  I've read lots of tutorials online and practiced on my own, but I tell you, it finally clicked! (uh, no pun intended...get it? clicked?...like a camera?)  Woohoo!!!

Only time and practice will tell, but I think I'm on the road to better photos.  And I'm so excited, I haven't been able to put my camera down since (ask the hubby, who falls asleep to an excessive rustling of pages in my camera manual, and wakes up to find my camera equipment scattered on my nightstand).
Here we are Saturday, after three hours of instruction, intently practicing on live models (that's Jami in the corner, watching, smiling, and helping...oh so patiently...):

And below are a couple of my practice photos of the darling models (with a bit of photoshopping, I must confess.  Did I mention I'm obsessed with Adobe CS4 as well?  I'm still riding out my 30-day free trial, and plotting and scheming regarding how to purchase the program.  Talk about amazing!)
Stay tuned for more info. on Jami's upcoming classes (or go here to her website...she'll be posting info. soon).  Leave a comment here if you're interested in attending a class...if there is enough interest, she will repeat the Photo 101 class, plus she is planning on teaching some Photoshop classes as well.  

Happy clicking, everyone!  And thanks, Jami!!!

Oh, and Happy February!  (Sheesh, where'd January go?)

4 comments:

jami said...

aahhh Tricia, thanks you are so sweet! I LOVE that last pic of Mason, I would love a copy of that photo. Your pics look very very good- way to soak up and apply the class info. Anyone who wants more info can also email me at jami@imagesbyjami.com

thanks again!

Pedaling said...

your photo's always look great.

i need to learn me some mean photoshopping skillz!

Tami said...

Beautiful! So much fun! What a great opportunity for you!

Heather said...

Hey, your photos turned out fabulous! I hope you don't mind I put a link to your blog on my post about the class, since you took a picture of my Sadie :) You're so cute, it was fun taking the class with you!