For years I have taken photos at most school events I attend and post them on my photography Facebook page or personal if I know all the parents. We have a wonderful school photographer - honestly I think we have the nicest and most creative school photos around. She used to be a highly sought after wedding photographer before she decided to take life a bit slower and now do families, makeovers and the school stuff. But she can not be everywhere all the time. I got a huge compliment last year when I published photos I took at the school prize giving and she asked if she could buy the one of her son. Of course I just sent it to her - I am not in the money making business with the photos - but maybe some day?
Last week I took some photos at a gala where A competed for the school. I have to say that I was quite happy with my own pictures and felt that maybe I have the settings for swimming sorted for now. I shared them in the school's swimming Facebook page - and got asked if I would mind to mail some to the school photographer to use in the school newsletter. She always makes these beautiful collage headings with photos.
Much to my joy I received a message back from her that praised my pictures and that she will mention my name on the newsletter heading. And that she thinks I need to be the school photographer. Obviously just a joke but I really appreciate her praise and feedback - knowing the high standards she has herself. I feel that maybe I am getting somewhere with my photos. Not for a moment am I seeing myself as being a great photographer or having mastered the art. I just feel that I am improving my skill and enjoying it. It's always nice to get a little pat on the back now and again. So let me share just my favorite two with you.
So I would love to know what are your hobbies that are bringing you joy right now?
WOW! those are awesome pics. very well done. what camera do you use?
ReplyDeleteThanks - a very modest Canon 600D - these taken with a 75-20mm Canon lens
DeleteHigh praise, but most well deserved
ReplyDeleteYay you :D
ReplyDeleteGreat pics!
ReplyDeleteI also love taking photos, capturing a moment in time, it is priceless :-)
Well done! That is a wonderful compliment and those photos are amazing :)
ReplyDeletewe still need to have that date where we take photos of each others' families!
Oh yes!
DeleteYou do have a flair for photography. My hobbies - running, baking, reading. I want to take up photography again but have to get familiar with the camera first.
ReplyDeleteWow..these are stunning Cat...practice makes perfect...you go and take as many as you like...we are both serial photographers ♥
ReplyDeleteThanks my friend! And yes, we are
DeleteYou take such a lovely pictures Cat!! And it must be so heart warming receiving such wonderful compliments on something you do
ReplyDeleteFor fun.
Did you do a photography course?
Thanks Funso - no not formally but as part of our studies we did the basic SLR functions - turning that to digital format is just a tiny change. The principles remain the same
DeleteI got a new camera recently with a zoom lens and played around at one of Cam's galas and was really chuffed with some of the ones I got. If Cam had the right cap on the school could have used them all but they have some nice ones of the other kids :)
ReplyDeleteI love the first shot!
Thanks Laura! SO what did you get?
DeleteThose are amazing, in action photos. I am a bad forgetful photographer. I love to make things.
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