Been Stamping

I haven't been taking a lot of pictures lately but I did get in my stamp room to make some cards. I did take pictures of them so I thought I'd share.

Shutterbugs This Week

I started a photography club at the elementary school where I teach. This week is our first meeting. I have about 25 kids who will be coming. They all have to have their own camera and my goal is to help them learn to take better pictures. I'm very excited about our first meeting. Our focus this week is going to be how to steady a shot and rule of thirds. I think I'm going to have them bring their best picture in to display in the hallway at school. Wish me luck!

Yikes!

My friend wants me to take pictures of her sister next weekend. They will be her senior pictures- I'm not sure I'm ready for this!!!

2nd People Photoshoot

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Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I tried my hand at people pictures again. Tried a different lens and a few different settings. I'm trying to find willing participants for me to practice on.

Help Me

Help Me
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

One of my kids brought this praying mantis to school in a bug cage. This bug looked like he was pleading with me to let him out! I snapped a few pictures before he was released.

Lightining

Lightening
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I've been wanting a shot like this for a while. Finally braved the weather with the camera and captured it!

My Brother's Family

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Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I took pictures today of my brother and his family. This is the first time I've ever done a photo shoot with people. I'd love some feedback so I can improve. I normally take pictures of bugs, flowers, or landscapes. I would love to start doing some pictures of people to earn a little money to support my habit.

I hope they are able to find some pictures they like. I took 330 pictures and found about 25 that I really like. Here is the link to my flickr set that includes the best pictures.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33907715@N04/sets/72157625228017312/

I Won!

Hello Again
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby
I know it hasn't been that long ago that I posted this picture but I wanted to share my good news. I entered it in the APT Picture Us Outdoors photo contest and I won. There were 6 winners and 265 entries. I'm just excited that they chose my picture as a winner.

Beetle in a Bottle

Beetle in a Bottle
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

My kids caught this guy in a gatorade bottle at school this week. I had to take a picture while he was climbing around in there moving

An Orange Moon

An Orange Moon
Originally uploaded by shaddybaby

I noticed the orange moon and of course I had to get the camera. I have to find some new subjects. I know you guys are probably getting tired of my bugs and moon shots.