Adventures in Photography

So, I have been practicing my photo taking skills here and there over the past year or so...I mean more seriously then in the past:) I have to be in a pretty confident mood to feel like I will be successful in even getting ONE good shot out of MANY. If I don't feel it, then I don't try. However, I am trying to change that attitude. About a year ago in May, I visited my sister in Virginia, while there she asked me to take some engagement pictures of her and her fiancee Brad. I am such an amateur, but had alot of fun, and felt it was a great opportunity to practice! I also shot some pretty sweet pics of her FABULOUS engagement ring. Seriously, this ring was so fun to shoot just because of the style and intricacy. This brings us to, today. I decided to have some fun and shoot my ring, along with some super cute hair clips that my sister in law (Laurisa Ballew) makes for her business SaSa Blue Design. Mostly I was just having fun and practicing with both of my cameras, seeing what I could get with angles and lighting. I have to say, I have the most fun shooting texture and with natural lighting. Those, as of now, are my favs. None of these photos are edited, as I have not figured that whole arena out yet...one step at a time! Anyways, just thought I'd share my favs:)

(ps. these arn't in order, and I know they are not amazing, but it's a start:)

Always have to do a self portrait...
Love shooting small objects with a textured background...


Had fun with my ring, it's dirty, so isn't very clear:)

I just love the light through this tree:)
Texture, love texture...

Isn't this ring AMAZING!
I know this is overexposed, but I love the background:)
Yes, it's blurry, but I just love this shot...and I actually like the blurr...

think it looks creative:)
My favorite, Aimee has the best smile, and she is

gorgeous. I love seeing her happy:)