After a Loooong Haitus...

So, it has been years since I've actually picked up a camera. Of course I have my cellphone camera but, it's just a common snapshot that I like to take. I just haven't been in the mood for any artsy shots. I lost my passion for photography. But lately, an ember has started to glow...

And here I am now, new camera in hand and try to re-learn all the techniques from manyyyy ages ago...

Well, first up, get used to the new cam....my hubby and I decided to do a shift from our favorite camera brand, Nikon to a mirrorless one...Sony. We would have loved to go with the A7 full frame camera...but it is currently out of our budget. So instead, we decided to buy the Sony A6000. We read and heard many good reveiws about it and this will be the camera I will use to get back into the photography groove....

My first step is to get used to the camera....I don't know why but I am sort of shying away from pressing the shutter to the camera. I have a fear that every picture I capture must be beautiful and perfect. I need to get passed that in order to actually start learning and getting to the point that every picture I DO take IS beautiful. But I need practice, practice practice. So I have set out to take the camera out at least 3-4 times a week and practice shooting.

I started this today...my FIRST photoshoot....and I chose some models that I am very sure are NON judgemental... my two beautiful golden retrievers, Charley and Riley.

Charley seemed to be a bit shy and sort of didn't want his picture taken. But Riley was a born model...

These are my favorites....

CHARLEY & RILEY

After all that play, its time to rest.....

Till next time....

Taken on January 25, 2016
Sony A6000, 18-50mm kit lens
Aperture Priority
ISO auto

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