I've signed up for this fabulous photo class from an amazing photographer here in San Francisco named Nicole Hill Gerulat, also known as a little sussy.
She is so talented and I've completely fallen in love with her creativity and work.
It has been such a good experience for me, and has also forced me to come out of my comfort zone a little bit...
Last week after our first class we were given "real" homework assignments, where we were informed that when we returned to class, she would be critiquing our photos in front of everyone.
(pretty sure I haven't felt that kind of pressure since zone finals in grade 11)
It ended up not being near as scary as I thought, and I figure the best thing you can get is constructive criticism anyway.
How else are you going to learn and get better?
I've learned so many things from just the first week...
-my LCD screen plays my photos back a little brighter than they will show on my computer, which is definitely handy to know.
-everything we do is in natural light, which I've always preferred, but now I understand why it creates such a better outcome.
-I can be the full commander and chief of my camera, she has taught me how to us everything manual, so that I'm in complete control of the output I get.
-I now understand creating motion, capturing motion, rule of thirds, and how to use my f/stop for a desired result.
-we were only allowed to submit unedited raw photos, because the goal is to get a great picture in the first place.
Here's just a small sneak peak at some of my homework...
She is so talented and I've completely fallen in love with her creativity and work.
It has been such a good experience for me, and has also forced me to come out of my comfort zone a little bit...
Last week after our first class we were given "real" homework assignments, where we were informed that when we returned to class, she would be critiquing our photos in front of everyone.
(pretty sure I haven't felt that kind of pressure since zone finals in grade 11)
It ended up not being near as scary as I thought, and I figure the best thing you can get is constructive criticism anyway.
How else are you going to learn and get better?
I've learned so many things from just the first week...
-my LCD screen plays my photos back a little brighter than they will show on my computer, which is definitely handy to know.
-everything we do is in natural light, which I've always preferred, but now I understand why it creates such a better outcome.
-I can be the full commander and chief of my camera, she has taught me how to us everything manual, so that I'm in complete control of the output I get.
-I now understand creating motion, capturing motion, rule of thirds, and how to use my f/stop for a desired result.
-we were only allowed to submit unedited raw photos, because the goal is to get a great picture in the first place.
Here's just a small sneak peak at some of my homework...
9 comments:
I'm a bit little sussy fan...so cool you are taking a class from her! Your pictures are fab.
Oh man, now I want cupcakes! Good pictures! I so wish I knew how to use my camera better. Now you can come back here and teach a class for me!
Great for you Regan! That sounds like something you will love so much! Now all I request is that you work at living a little closer so that you can take fabulous pictures of your nieces and nephews. Sorry....I was just dreaming!
wow what great detail with the colors in the cupcake pic. where did you find sprinkls that match the polka dots??? ;)
those cupcakes look delicious! but i think it's all in the photography;)
these are all great!
have fun ...
Thos look good to me, Are those real cupcakes or they just display ones??? because they look as good as the picture itself! Keep up the good work,( do I sound like dorky mom or what)?? I am very impressed.
Regan, you are a talented girl.
And by the way, I love this blog.
what a great talent to develop... capturing time!!! i have always wanted to be good behind the camera...what a neat experience for you taking it from who you are!!!!lucky duck.
OHH i want that cupcake.. good job, kwynne told me you were thinking of getting into photography, thats awesome..
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