Friday, April 29, 2011

If I knew I could, I would...

Intentionally blurry, like me
If I knew I could, I would start my own photography business full time.  I mean, a for real photography business that does babies and weddings and seniors and families.  None of this, I sort of do photography, when I have time.

And I know you're supposed to specialize, find your niche, but I love it all.  Even nature photography.  Half the time that's the only thing that will hold still long enough for me to get all my settings right.

Cherry Blossoms
I guess that's the other thing.  If I knew I could, I would stop criticizing myself in front of other people, especially potential clients.

I love photography, I think it's my one real passion right now.  But it seems to be completely on the back burner and with no real reason (other than enjoyment) to pursue it I can't afford to spend the time or the money to make a go of it.

Click on this one to get the full effect
The other night I had the chance to drive up the road a couple miles to the cherry orchards in bloom and I just took a half an hour walking around (in perfect light) taking pictures and trying to get the shots the way I thought they looked in my head.

These are the best of the batch.

The orchardist drove by and wanted to know what I was doing.  For a minute I thought he would tell me to leave and I would be severely disappointed, but he just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing anything weird.  I guess photography isn't too bad and he didn't yell at me for tresspassing.

A hidden friend here
I pretty much lost track of time.  I could have stayed another hour if I hadn't been losing the light.  Then another hour at least, just picking and looking and playing with the pictures.  These have only been very lightly edited except for this artsy one.  I like my photography realistic.



I truly love where I live


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8 comments:

  1. Do it! Don't hold back! If it is your passion, follow it! What a beautiful thing to do. I enjoy photography myself and long to be better at it... I say go for it! Blessings to you!

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  2. Your photo's are gorgeous! You should definitely step out and do this. We tend to be our own worst enemies and critics. As Charissa says above, "go for it girl!!"

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  3. If you ever need any kids to practice on...you can always borrow mine for a few hours :) And hopefully I'll have one in a few weeks that will hold still :)

    You are doing great with your photos!

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  4. I know exactly how you feel about photography. And I love this time of year out here, too! And if you ever need a second shooter... :)

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  5. Oh! They are beautiful! I hope you DO IT! It is your passion...I can hear it in your words!

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  6. Your photos are beautiful! Go for it!!

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  7. What a lovely dream, Krista! I hope it comes to fruition...sooner than you think it will.

    stephanie@metropolitanmama.net

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