Photo-a-Day

photo by Fat Mum Slim

I used to join Fat Mum Slim's photo-a-day challenge but was never really successful.
I guess I got tired of it because I post the pictures I took on several different platforms. I attempted to post it in my personal, even my craft, blog but it doesn't seem to go with the theme; not to mention the fact that I wanted to see the photos posted as close to each other like a daily basis kind of thing (you get what I mean?). 

And since I couldn't really decide which platform to use, I failed. 

But in that short amount of time Photo a Day has brought me so much fun...

the challenge kept me motivated to learn how to take really cool photos and to not stop cos there's a prompt everyday! In short, it pushed me to do well in photography too!

May prompt

So I'm going to try to do it again... and this time I decided to put it on a separate blog, hence the revival of my old Tumblr account! I think Tumblr is going to be the perfect platform for this so I'm putting it up again just for this particular project. Now if you do have a tumblr account, do follow and see my interpretation of the challenge, will you? 

Also, in case I've driven you out of curiosity and would like to join, head on to Fat Mum Slim's site where the complete guidelines is posted. Let me know where you'll post your photos should you decide to join, okay?

Come visit my Tumblr account and start seeing the world through my eyes.

PS: Since it's already mid-May, I'm gonna have to start next month instead. See you then!

The Hubby Shots

As the title states, these are photos taken not by me but the Mister.

Just like me, he's also into photography -- not taking any formal lesson,  more of a shoot away (trial & error) kind of learning. 

The following are some of the unedited photos he took during his travels and some important occasions. Posted a few of them here cos I fell in love with the shot.

Aren't they beautiful? Some may be a bit blurry but for someone who's a newbie at photography and who previously never really had any interest to it, I'd say he's doing a great job!

Things Around

I don't have much nice view to take practice shots using my big cam... 

But I believe that one awesome ability of a really great photographer is being able to capture and turn ordinary things to something extra ordinary, right?

And since I'm still in the process of learning, I challenged myself to come up with pretty good shots from the ordinary things around.

All these were taken while we're in the car stuck in traffic.
Due to boredom, I opened my window and started cliking!

Seemed to be going along well with my big cam, don't you think? TJCPh.

Product Shots

photo c/o DigitalRev

Amazing shot don't you agree?

I've always wanted to take really great photos -- especially when taking pictures of food and products.

That's basically what I use my camera for, other than capturing family moments 

which since my husband forbids, I rarely share online.

Here's one more awesome shot from DigitalRev...

photo c/o DigitalRev

Super stunning and really inspiring...

There are times when I find myself quite frustrated whenever I'm reading photography books or watching how-to videos. I find the jargons being used a bit complicated. 

However, I'm not sure if its really because of the jargons or I'm just being plain impatient and lazy to learn on my own.

Do you think its about time that I get myself into photography workshops? 

I saw one being conducted all year round somewhere near me... So there goes the temptation, ha!

photo c/o Hyde-End Studios

 I still hear the back part of my brain tell me no, you can't give up on yourself yet. 

I've got quite a number of photography how-to books plus one specific book that concentrates and further explains the buttons and functions of my DSLR camera.  I probably should try to read and concentrate on learning through them first and see what happens before I jump on any basic & advanced photography workshop...  Who knows, I just might nail this alone!

Like all the others, I know that this is a trial and error thing. And I should always remind to ask myself what's there to lose in trying to learn alone first? I wouldn't be wasting any film anyway. 

Since it's all digital, I can just erase the really ugly photos and save the awesome ones, hihi! 

Plus If ever I nail this on my own, I get to save from the workshop fees. I should just take advantage of the books I have on hand. Photography books aren't cheap you know, plus I've got knowledgeable photographer friends too! 

I can just spend the money saved from the workshop and get myself a macro lens.

photo c/o Hyde-End Studios

 Oooohhh... what a really lovely shot!!! 

I'll be able to take pictures like this some day, soon! Now thats the spirit!

So that's my creative goal for the mean time. 

What's yours?

Photo a Day

I am excited...

Excited because for the first time I am joining a group and a special activity which will not only allow me to express creativity in as quick as 2 seconds but will also be a venue to practice more on taking photos!

I am glad I stumbled upon Chantelle's FatMumSlim blog where she hosts the "PHOTOADAY" challenge. So what is photo a day you ask? Well according to Chantelle, the host, it is a fun photo-sharing challenge where you take a photo a day according to what is on the list. There are no rules and no one to say you're worst at taking photos... One need not be super creative or take the most amazing photos but just about sharing! Most of all, everyone is welcome to play!

Now if you want to join me, here's how the challenge works...

1. Take a photo daily based on the prompt on the list.
2. Share it on whichever platform you like: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, Blog and/or Pinterest.
3. Don't forget to place the tag l hashtag "photoadayJUNE".

The challenge will kick start on the 1st up to the 30th of June 2012.

Pretty simple, right? I am sure it'l be a lot of fun too!!!

So every time you get the chance do drop by my site to check out my photo entry for the day...

Better yet, join with me and let's share photos! ☺

Exposure Triangle

Last night while The hubby was busy playing his online game, I spent the evening in bed learning how to use my DSLR camera. 

It's been several months since I got this camera but I never really had the time play around with it. So last night I took the time to get myself acquainted with the physical buttons as well as the menus and understand + learn about ISO vs Shutter Speed vs Aperture.

I know that if I really want to be able to get attractive photos, I need to understand these three. Thank heavens for the internet because from there I was able to read and learn a lot of things which helped me better understand the difference and correlation of the three.

Today was spent shooting and playing around with my cam focusing on the exposure triangle (ISO, shutter speed & aperture). Here are just some of the photos I took today using my 50mm f/1.4G lens.

I used to just experiment with my camera's buttons. Adjusting without really understanding and knowing which ones I need to turn so I get to come up with the type of photos shown above. Sometimes I get lucky, most of the time I get frustrated. So I'm really glad I took the time to read last night cos somehow I now know how to take pretty acceptable pictures using my camera and lens.

Your verdict? Was I able to do a good job? I'm not sure... 

But I must say, I am happy with the photos now compared to the previous ones I've taken. Ooohh, I just spent a night learning about this things... I wonder how much more clear and well lit photos I'll be able to take if I devote one week just focusing on photography!

Do check back once in a while to see how I'm doing with photography, will you?

PS: Thanks to our lovely princess for being such a beautiful and cooperative model. :)