Another year at Spirit West Coast...only with a twist. I was one of the volunteers that worked on the ministry team during alter calls. I was so blessed to be a part of this major outreach. There were so many people there that came to Christ for the first time, and others that rededicated their lives to God. A powerful experience.
I also got a chance to be up close and personal through my lens for the first time. I was able to get some good shots of the bands that appeared. I used this opportunity to practice using my manual settings, which was valuable to me. I find myself to be more intuitive with my camera through this experience. I was also able to meet other photographers and either assist them with their settings or get more of an insight on the various lenses that are on the market.
Bottom line, I was blessed. I had a great time, I was refreshed and renewed in the Spirit as well as gained knowledge in photography. A perfect weekend for me!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
And So It Came To Pass...
I know that I have been slacking a little on my posts (understatement), but really, I have been busy. Last time I posted, I was living with my sister and her daughter and hired as a photographer for a company in San Diego. I have moved since then (for those of you know know me, that is certainly not a new phenomenon) and still employed by the same company, however, I have been promoted to Manager. How did that happen? Who said I was ready to get those 5 AM calls again? This can only be explained as a blessing from God. He sure knows how to stretch me. :) This time, my team has grown and so has the responsibility. Now, I am not complaining about it, but goodness, I thought I was free from those phone calls! :)
So, I continue to learn about photography, Photoshop and the equipment that we have available to us. I have become acquainted with lighting principles and have been able to incorporate them in my private work. The more I learn, the more I realize I still have to digest and put into practice.
I have also found my source of joy here on this earthly plane. I absolutely love the freedom of riding on a motorcycle with my gear stowed and having the ability to stop anywhere and take the shots that I see through "my" lens. I look at things differently now, how I would frame it, the lighting that is perfect and the angle that I would take, and I am able to hop off the bike and capture that perfect shot. It is almost inexplicable the rush, the joy the immediate gratification that I get from this type of experience. Of course, sharing this with another just brings it to another level of fun. I ride with one of my friends and we are able to compare notes, angles and stories about what we captured, even though we may be in the same immediate area. We have met some interesting people this way.
I am still in search of more information on wedding photography. My heart is drawn there and I long to be in the company of those who have a lot of experience in this area to garner precious information. It will come, I am sure. I just get a little impatient. I want to know everything now.
Oh, well...that is the latest. Hopefully I won't wait another 9 months to post.
So, I continue to learn about photography, Photoshop and the equipment that we have available to us. I have become acquainted with lighting principles and have been able to incorporate them in my private work. The more I learn, the more I realize I still have to digest and put into practice.
I have also found my source of joy here on this earthly plane. I absolutely love the freedom of riding on a motorcycle with my gear stowed and having the ability to stop anywhere and take the shots that I see through "my" lens. I look at things differently now, how I would frame it, the lighting that is perfect and the angle that I would take, and I am able to hop off the bike and capture that perfect shot. It is almost inexplicable the rush, the joy the immediate gratification that I get from this type of experience. Of course, sharing this with another just brings it to another level of fun. I ride with one of my friends and we are able to compare notes, angles and stories about what we captured, even though we may be in the same immediate area. We have met some interesting people this way.
I am still in search of more information on wedding photography. My heart is drawn there and I long to be in the company of those who have a lot of experience in this area to garner precious information. It will come, I am sure. I just get a little impatient. I want to know everything now.
Oh, well...that is the latest. Hopefully I won't wait another 9 months to post.
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