Monday, December 7, 2009

JUMPING IN - UPDATED

UPDATE: We are heading out this morning for a 1 day road trip. Bentley has her cardiology appointment at the same hospital she had surgery in. We should be arriving back home later tonight. Please say a tiny prayer for us, for safe travels and a good report. The weather is nasty here today, and we also meet our new cardiologist for the first time. I'm anxious!!!

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I am so excited for the upcoming months!! I am about to take a huge leap into something new that I have no knowledge about. Photography. I have been inspired by photography for quite some time now. While working or surfing the net, I often find myself wondering off to photography sites just looking at every ones amazing photos and talent. I am blown away by so many of you photographers out there. I have always been obsessed with taking pictures... and as you can see I am always the one taking them... always behind the lens never in front of. Every time I come across these awesome photography sites I just sit and wish I could do that. I do believe that a lot comes naturally but I also believe there is a ton of knowledge behind being a photographer. I never in a million years even thought about pursuing photography. I mean, I see these photos on photography sites and there is just no way I could ever make those happen. After obsessing about photography for an extremely long time.. it finally donged on me... if I love it so much, why not try it out. I have absolutely nothing to lose, so why not give it a shot. I obviously feel a huge passion for it... there is nothing stopping me or keeping me from following this strong urge to want to pursue photography... so I have decided, I am going for it!!! I have so much to learn but, I am ready. I am so excited about this new path God is taking me. I have thought and prayed so long and hard about this and I can't wait to get started.

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(I have taken all of these photos a while back. I may have already posted a couple, but these were my favs. And for your photographers out there.. don't laugh.. I know I need some lessons!! HAHA!!!)

One of my close online friends and amazing photographer, Angie, with Angie Seaman Photography started a beginners photography class a few months back. Again, I have never even imagined I would be taking these steps so I have always turned my head when she offered these classes. She has another class that will begin Jan. 4, 2010... I am registered for this class and can't wait!!! I am super excited about this class!!! This class is not only good if you have an interest in photography but if you have children it's great too or just for every day use. We are always wanting great pictures of our children playing sports, dance recitals, and just every day life. This class will help with this as well, so you do not even have to be interested in photography. I so wish I would have taken it a long time ago when she first started. Thankfully she is doing another now, so I am jumping at this opportunity before it fills up. That's right, she is only offering so many slots for the class. Glad my spot is reserved!!!

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I have also been on the hunt for more online courses, I told ya.. I am hitting this full force. I have nothing to lose. I am just so excited and anxious about this journey... excited and anxious does not go well with impatient. I am an extremely impatient person. I have come across a couple of other great online courses I will soon be registering for... yeahh!!! Anxiety is killing me here!!! But with Christmas just a few weeks away, I will manage. You know how much I love Christmas!!!!

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I just wanted to share this exciting (to me) news with you all since it seems to hold a pretty big place in my heart!!! For all of my photographer readers (I'm not sure how many of you are there) please don't laugh at these pictures. ;) I know they are not great but it's the best I got right now!!! HAHA!!! And if you are a photographer reader or anyone else has any tips for tackling this journey... do comment or email!!!! Please!!!!

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14 comments:

  1. your pictures are great...it doesnt help that your kids are completely adorable ;) that last picture of brenna is breathtaking. so sweet!

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  2. I love the tutu's with the baby legs!!!

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  3. They are precious. I love this last one and the tutus are fabulous and the brick wall is great. Good for you. I think and know you will do great.

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  4. I too have been walking the journey of photography and to pursue my passion. I am taking each day as it comes and learn as much as I can through the internet and practicing with my kids with the camera. I love all of your photos!!! It truly helps to have beautiful children like you have. I look forward to walking with you through the learning curves of photography. Thanks for sharing the course link. If anyone can do this it is you with all of the battles you and your family have faced! You deserve to give yourself joy and follow your passion. Best of luck and take care. Merry Christmas Season

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  5. Sounds like a great idea! I hope you have fun and do well! And...as far as the pics you posted are concerned, I'm not sure why you think they need so much work. I think they're wondeful!

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  6. I'm with you Crystal.. I am trying to learn as much as I can. I think I might sign up for that class too.

    Your pictures are great!!

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  7. My blogging pal Lolli and I will be starting photography tutorials for bloggers in January. I opened my own business this year, and have had much success, let me know if you ever have questions, and here is a link to what we will be doing. http://www.manicmother.com/2009/12/introducing-bloggography-and-why-you.html#comments

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  8. That's awesome, Crystal! I think we should never stop following our passions! I know you will learn alot from Angie. She is an amazing photographer. Your photos already look awesome to me. Have you seen my photos lately? They look so pathetic! I really need to take Angie's class too, but I'm just not in the mood to do it right now. I need to though. Have fun learning!!

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  9. Like your blog and LOVE your pics!
    Great job!

    Please visit my new blog.

    http://myheartmeetyours.blogspot.com

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  10. I AM OBESSESED with photography! I am not any good at all, but I think it is because I need a new camera. I am actually looking at a few, but really have no idea what to get. Any suggesstions? Your photos are great. I hope that all went well at the Cardio. Email me and tell me who your new one is. I just posted about my nephew and his update.

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  11. girl, i'm right there with you, i just emailed angie to see if she has any spots left for that class. i just got my first digital SLR and i'm trying to find my way through the photography world. i also have a copy of photoshop elements and i'm attempting to play with that as well. i love your shots of your kiddos. far better than anything i've got thus far!

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  12. Awww...thanks for the plug girl. I soooo "heart" you! :)

    Huge hugs,
    Angie
    www.angelicagracedesigns.com/blog/
    www.angieseamanphotography.blogspot.com

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