photography 101

We got a grown up camera for Christmas this year... but without a clue as to what any of the buttons mean or how to work the damn thing, it's basically a really expensive paper weight. So Josh and I signed up for some photography classes in the city with a professional photographer. It's a class of about 15-20 and we meet for 3 weeknights in February and one lighting studio class on a Saturday where we get to play with lighting and models and figure out all that Nigel Barker stuff.

First class was last Wednesday. SO OVERWHELMING. It was the technical class. It was the "why this button is really important from a technical standpoint" kinda class which is all the science and technology behind it... what what I need is for someone to dumb it down! This button will make your pictures focused in front, and fuzzy in the back. Perfect. Done. Not this whole F-spot that effects your shutter speed by 3 whole light sections and ISO such and such. But, that said, I suppose this stuff is perfect for the "good to know" section of the brain but not necessarily the "need to fully understand and utilize all the time" section...

We had some homework to do (I know! Pressure!). The competitive A-student in me has already had her meltdown. There are no grades assigned although we will be taking a look at the best of the best and worst of the worst this upcoming Wednesday. I HAVE to be in the best of the best. I have to win! Oh goodness... Here are some samples of Josh and I's work. Anyone want to purchase one for $100,000?? Come on! It will appreciate in value over time...

Think about it... :)