Tomorrow is the first day of March. I love March. Nights are getting a little lighter, often the weather is drier, crowds haven't yet arrived on the streets of Edinburgh ... I can breathe!
A couple of weeks ago I accidentally stumbled upon The Art of Photography series on YouTube presented, produced and created by the wonderful Ted Forbes. You may have come across him already - he's been around for a while, but for me, well, it's my first meeting. Darn and ain't he got me hooked.
Recently my interest in photography had wained a little bit. Only snapping holidays pics, nothing creative. His enthusiasm for photography hooked me in and his introduction into his new series called Photo Assignments has got me keen and I mean KEEN to get out there to shoot, print and study my own photographs. Now, before I go any further, I've not started yet. I've bought a little sketch book to use as my photo journal but tomorrow, 1st March, is my official start date.
I don't know if you want to join me, but you may want to watch his videos for a look-see. I've created links below (hopefully they work! If not just google him):
Photo assignments - introduction
Photo assignment - introduction
Photo assignment 1 - Variations
Photo assignment 2 - Low angle shooting
Photography using low angles
There are more assignments already posted. I think they come out every Monday but these will give you the gist of what they are all about.
I'm gonna work at this at my own pace, not going to attempt to catch up otherwise it could quickly become a bit of a chore.
Oh, and the chocolate - I'm giving it up for March and donating some money to the British Heart Foundation. It's gonna be tough but I've prepared myself by overdosing on chocolate tonight. So much so, at the moment, I don't want to see another bar of chocolate!!! So, day one is looking positive!
Anyhow, that's what I'm going to be up to this March. Your welcome to join me, or do something different instead!
Happy shooting,
Karen
A couple of weeks ago I accidentally stumbled upon The Art of Photography series on YouTube presented, produced and created by the wonderful Ted Forbes. You may have come across him already - he's been around for a while, but for me, well, it's my first meeting. Darn and ain't he got me hooked.
Recently my interest in photography had wained a little bit. Only snapping holidays pics, nothing creative. His enthusiasm for photography hooked me in and his introduction into his new series called Photo Assignments has got me keen and I mean KEEN to get out there to shoot, print and study my own photographs. Now, before I go any further, I've not started yet. I've bought a little sketch book to use as my photo journal but tomorrow, 1st March, is my official start date.
I don't know if you want to join me, but you may want to watch his videos for a look-see. I've created links below (hopefully they work! If not just google him):
Photo assignments - introduction
Photo assignment - introduction
Photo assignment 1 - Variations
Photo assignment 2 - Low angle shooting
Photography using low angles
There are more assignments already posted. I think they come out every Monday but these will give you the gist of what they are all about.
I'm gonna work at this at my own pace, not going to attempt to catch up otherwise it could quickly become a bit of a chore.
Oh, and the chocolate - I'm giving it up for March and donating some money to the British Heart Foundation. It's gonna be tough but I've prepared myself by overdosing on chocolate tonight. So much so, at the moment, I don't want to see another bar of chocolate!!! So, day one is looking positive!
Anyhow, that's what I'm going to be up to this March. Your welcome to join me, or do something different instead!
Happy shooting,
Karen