Saturday, November 22, 2008

Photographic Inspiration

You may have noticed that I post a lot of photographs on this blog. I love taking pictures because often photos can convey much more than words ever can. One of my dreams is to become an amateur photographer. I would like to be able to take my boys' photographs myself, instead of taking them to a studio. I would love to fill my walls with gorgeous photos that I have taken. I would love to have small business taking photos for my friends and neighbors.

To that end I have been working on earning money to buy my dream camera and take a class on digital photography. I have also been checking out other blogs for photographic inspiration. One of the blogs I frequently check is that of Wayfaring Wanderer. She takes the most gorgeous photos! The next couple of days Wayfaring Wanderer is having a Share the Love Giveaway in which she is giving away one year of Popular Photography magazine. How I would love to win this one.

Following the rules for her giveaway, I get to tell you about a photographer that inspires me. My good friend Cari C. (a.k.a. the Face Behind the Lense) and I were roommates in college. She actually studied photography and has been taking pictures long before I ever knew I would enjoy it too. She has taken family photos for us many times, and even photographed my wedding. You should check out her photography website. She takes wonderful photos! Oh, and please feel free to drop by her blog and tell her I sent you. She's got some nice photos of Salt Lake City and thereabouts right now.

7 comments:

  1. You're too sweet, thank you. I will check out your old roomie when I'm on a faster connection....my Mom has dial-up! So happy you participated :)

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  2. Finding something you really want to do and working to reach that goal makes life fun and exciting. Don't you think that's true?

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  3. Hey! I've been saving up for a camera too! I'm excited. I love photography and totally agree it captures things you can't put into words! I'll be hopping over to these others sites! Thanks.

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  4. Will definitely check out these sites.

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  5. Go Honey Mommy! I hope you win. I was tempted to enter that contest because I love photography. However I'm fighting the clutter monster and should probably avoid more paper entering my house. So I'll cross my fingers that you win and then, when you start posting more of your amazing photos I'll get my inspiration from checking them out on your blog.

    My favorite photography blog is
    http://hayleyhamlinphotography.blogspot.com/

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  6. I love taking pictures too. It has been a fun hobby of mine for a long time! I'll have to check out your friend's blog!

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  7. I really need to take a class too. Problem is, the community college out here doesn't offer much...maybe after the new year I can make it work...
    Thanks for sharing all that!

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