My Lens

Hey everyone, Since this blog is dedicated to how I see my world through my camera lens, I thought it would be a cool idea to tell you a little about my photography background and I can say this in two words........strictly amateur. In fact, I am taking my second beginning photography class right now. I'm also in an advanced class that involves going out on photo shoots. I looooove this class. I learn something each time we go out.
I have a Canon Rebel SLR which I bought as a kit....lenses included. Now, here is the story. I am on a fixed income and this is all I can afford or can ever afford. Unlike some of my photographer friends who are frequently updating and improving their equipment, I have to learn to make do. I always say that I have "lens envy" and that's the truth! Also, I really can't afford to travel so my photo shoots are limited to the area where I live. I do visit my children once a year in Myrtle Beach, SC and Overland Park, Ks, so I get some opportunities there.
Many of my friends make money shooting weddings, graduation photos or other events. I don't have the equipment or the energy to delve into this. I am retired and just want to have fun ;-)
So, I try to tell a story with my camera and am trying to improve the technical side as well. I used to take some pretty great pictures with my old Sony point and shoot so I think telling the story can be done without thousands of dollars in photo equipment. I do want to improve my creative side and also my post editing abilities.
No day is better than a day out shooting photos on my own. Just me and my camera.

PS:  If I won the lotto, I would be off to Camera Mart in a hot second.  ha!