Photography 101...

Today my friend Betsy came over to teach me how to use my own camera (sad, I know.)  I attempted the owner's manual, but it's all Swahili to me.  One-on-one help was awesome.  She's a FABULOUS photographer, so I asked if she would mind showing me some basics besides point-and-click.  The first thing I learned was that I need a new camera, new lenses, filters, and carrying case.  OK fine... I'll settle for a new lens for now.  I need a full-time job to support this habit - I'm seriously thinking about getting one until my hair clientele builds up to where I want it.  We'll see....

So - I started practicing as soon as my favorite subjects got home from school.  They were thrilled!   NOT.  Some are better sports than others though.  I played around with the shutter speed, aperture and depth of field.  (I'm now down with the lingo)  in the house and out.  

Sydney and Rylee got a plant from the Pfall Pfreak-Out (instead of a cake walk, they had a plant walk).  So I snapped pics as they were planting their new weed-like plants in the front yard.  Travis was helping with a shovel, and "supervising."

Matt walked in the door red-cheeked from athletics class last period.

Bug - most like his father when it comes to wanting his pic taken.

Travis who looks the MOST like his dad.

Syd - You can see the scar above her left eye from jumping off the top bunk.

Rylee - see the white scar on her bottom lip from chasing a balloon under the kitchen table in Utah, and slipping on the hardwood floor.