Picture Geek

I found a website yesterday about planning celebrations/weddings in my old hometown. They had links for caterers, bartenders, limos, of course photographers. So if you know me, you know, I had to go and check them out. One was pretty good and I was really impressed - Alway Photography, I'm now following their blog - you can check them out if you want. The other, is my hero, Photography by Ron. I've always been impressed by the moments he captures (since I was a kid). I was thinking last night, while looking at every single shot he has posted on his site (and a bunch of shots posted on another 'professional photographers' site that shall remain nameless - I can't believe someone PAID good money for those!), "I could do this. I really could do this! And I could like it!"

I've posted a few pics to Flickr that I've managed to catch here and there. Of course, Jacob is my best subject! I do find it very difficult to find time to walk, point, click, and chase Jacob while most of the time, Daddy is working. I am amazed at the difference a good camera makes in the pictures I do take. And I often wonder what I'll find in yet a more expensive/functional camera. Sorry Jeremy - you asked what I'd want next and I said, "Nothing, I think I'll be happy with this for awhile." - I think I may have lied. But, I promise, I'll stick with what I have until I can make money taking pictures - how's that?!!?

I haven't told you that I am very happy with my D60 and the images I've found with it. Very Happy! My only disappointment is I wish I would have gotten another bigger lens. It came with the standard 18-55 that I rarely use, and I purchased a 55-200 that I love but, now find myself wanting something to get me just a little bit closer. I like that I could use my D60 straight out of the box. I love that the battery lasts a long, long, very long time (I haven't recharged since I bought it - and even left it 'on' for 2 days). I am currently looking for a tripod and the remote is on it's way too. I know with each piece I add, I'm getting closer to where I want to be.

Speaking of closer. I also got a new book Nikon D60 for Dummies. Once I learn what the camera is capable of, I know I'll be even more comfortable.

I'll talk about taking pictures, I'll take classes, and read books but, you know, whether I get better or my pictures are always sucky, I don't think I'll ever consider myself a photographer. I'll settle for Picture Geek though.