Photography
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I love taking pictures, I love working with my pictures on the computer after I take them; tweaking them, cropping, color, all things that make them better, if needed. I love printing them, framing them. The whole process gives me a sense of accomplishment and pride. I am not a professional by any means, but I think some of my work is as good as some professionals. I have won a few local contests, which really gave me a boost of confidence. The fact that I won a contest over many other amateur photographers, and possibly some much more qualified than myself, was awesome.
I did take a mail order course on photography, which was very through, but in hind-site, I do not recommend. The course left a lot to be desired as far as one on one teaching, as there is none. I learn so much better if I have someone to show me the things that are somewhat more complicated, having a real person that can answer questions that you have is key! This is important when you are hung up on something or just don’t understand a process. Having to send an e-mail and wait for an answer is not the way to learn, compared to have a teacher to communicate with. I wish now that I had taken a class on photography other than the mail order course. I would have learned and been able to understand many of the more technical issues of photography. This is my downfall, the technical aspects of photography are very important, and I struggle with these still, even though I have the “eye” that is very important for photography as well.
Would love to hear from those out there that are possibly struggling with the same issues.