It's hard to believe Funny Paws is a quarter-year old already! Thanks to those who have been supporting me along the way - especially my husband. :)
With this anniversary mark comes another opportunity for learning and growth. I am considering adding photography to the mix, as something that allows me to work short, flexible hours, for my back. I was given the last push I needed from a new friend and professional photographer, Michelle, when she overheard my other new, but dear friend, Barb, compliment me on my photos of nature before we began our Bible study. After finding
this Groupon for Flying School Photography that I had seen before on the site, I signed up for 3 of their online photography courses, to better my skills with a camera, before I pursue working with it professionally. I am currently taking "Creative Composition" and learning so much, even just in the second week. Last week, I posted this picture:
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| Using simplicity and rule of thirds and almost leading lines. |
This week, I need to post a picture on the assignment board that includes either or all blurred, framed, silhouette, and horizon views. I'm considering this one:
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| framed and blurred (also his head is at the "crash point", using rule of thirds) |
I wish I had Photoshop to get rid of the car in the background, haha. I love that it was completely candid and relaxed, because he had been posing very awkwardly before this. :P
I'm having a lot of fun with the class and can't wait to take "Portrait Photography" and finally, "Starting A Photography Business". I think the last one will be the most challenging, as it will probably be less creative and more, well, business. I decided, with the approval of my husband, to invest in a more professional camera, too. In his words, "Even if you don't make any money with it, at least we'll have a nice camera.
Along the same line, I decided to make blank greeting cards with the photos I've taken in the past year or so, with my almost-as-good Canon Powershot, and put them up on Etsy in themed packs of 10!
I need to get back to working on my Sea Life Alphabet, too. I have 22 letters to go! :)
Thanks for reading!
P.S. Here's the final result of the 2 paintings I showed you in the last post that weren't quite finished!
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| Walrus |
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| Super Moon |
