First Fig

My candle burns at both ends;

It will not last the night;

But ah, my foes and oh, my friends -

It gives a lovely light.

Edna St. Vincent Millay

Sprinkles

photo class 101

This week at work I was asked to teach a photo class. A basic beginners class. I wont lie... I have been dreading this. Not because I don't like photo, or teaching. But just because I have been sooo busy with so many other projects right now, I just felt like I had no real time to get all the parts together for it. And for those of you who know me well, know I am all about, "if you are doing something you may as well do it right." So after much feet dragging and many moments of wailing and gnashing of teeth, I finally just made myself sit down at my computer and think about what I should teach...

It turns out once I got going, I had a blast pulling together all the photos from my work and many other crazy talented photographers (many of whom I am happy to call my Friends). I loved how natural it came to me, all the tidbits of info I had picked up over my years of study and practice. I had Brenda pose for some shots to show examples of good and bad cropping. I think these turned out quite nice!



And when I was in the moment, I think the class went well... I tried to keep it entertaining and not dig to much into the weeds of photo.. just basic tips to improve everyone right away. I am glad I had the chance to do it now.. somehow it reminded me how much I love it (weird that I forget... my high from a photograph can sometimes last only a few moments before I move on to the next project)

And the best news is that I now have a saved power point presentation. So the next time any one comes a calling for a photo 101 hour long class.. well, I am all over it ;)