Life as a Martha Wannabee: Project 52

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Project 52 - Week 8 & 9

>> Sunday, March 21, 2010 – Nikon D3000, photography, Project 52

Well I fell behind in posting my weekly photos from my Project 52, so I am trying to play catch up.

Here are some of my photos from the past 2 weeks and if you would like to see more stop on over to Girl Photography.

My first portrait session

>> Monday, March 8, 2010 – Nikon D3000, photography, Project 52

So I gave you a sneak peak yesterday of the portrait session I did for Tamika.

I had to get these all edited by today since my friend Courtney was using the photos for Tamika's bridal shower. But I love editing anyway so I rushed right home to get started on them.

I met Tamika last year when she was a bridesmaid at Courtney's wedding. I knew she had a kind, giving, and loving spirit when she gave one of the most touching speeches at my Courtney's bridal shower. So it was my pleasure and quite a privilege to do this shoot. I am just hoping I get the opportunity to do a new born session for her.

And I am using this as my submission for my week of photos for my Project 52 ;)

And if you would like to follow me in my photography journey check out www.girl-photography.com

Project 52 - Week 7

>> Tuesday, March 2, 2010 – Nikon D3000, photography, Project 52

I am late in posting my pics from last week, but honestly my little Nikon didn't make it out that much ;(

All I have are these two lone photos.

I have an upcoming portrait session this weekend (YEAH! I am so excited), so hopefully next week's post will be much better.

This was before he shooed me away.

Taking inventory of our serve ware.

Project 52 - Week 5

>> Monday, February 15, 2010 – Nikon D3000, photography, Project 52

What we did when weren't digging ourselves out from under all the snow.

You can see my photos from the week here and here and here.

Project 52 - Week 4

>> Sunday, February 7, 2010 – Nikon D3000, photography, Project 52

Photos for the week.

I did a study of my grandfather's Kodak camera and the gladiola's I purchased at Produce Junction. Plus of course snow pics and pics of Roe. I was even able to slip one in of myself.

Project 52 - Week 3

>> Sunday, January 31, 2010 – photography, Project 52

OMG this week I actually took pictures outside (gasp!) I know its shocking to me too. I got out the house. As you may know from previous posts I am a "faux" stay at home wife and am chained to my corporate laptop throughout most of the day and it is rare that I get out the house at all from Monday to Friday.

This week I also experimented with different effects. I am trying to figure out what I like and don't like in order to find my own personal style.

I found a leaf left over from autumn. Where did that little guy come from?

Equipment from a build site in the neighborhood.

Gladiolas from Roosevelt's birthday

My friend Ruby

And together we made a cake to match her beautiful red color. (recipe post coming)

Week 2 of Photos

>> Monday, January 25, 2010 – photography, Project 52

So this week I will admit that I don't have that many interesting shots. Between a family crisis and work the camera did not come out too often.

My cousin was in town visiting his girlfriend and we all went out last Saturday for drinks. When coming in 2 something in the morning your 4" heel shoes wind up under the kitchen table.

A little vignette of Nora and my veil. Oh how lovely she is!

I picked up some tulips to brighten up our living room.

Experimenting with different focus points.

Experimenting with macro shots. Was surprised that I was even able to capture the particles of dust on the shelf. WOW.

Project 52 - Week 1

>> Saturday, January 16, 2010 – photography, Project 52

Roosevelt and I attended a wedding last Saturday at the historic Hotel Bethlehem. I had respect for wedding photographers before this past Saturday, but after trying to take photos with my Nikon D3000 during the ceremony and reception I have the utmost respect for those that do event photography for a living. Throughout the evening I was struggling to change my settings in enough time to capture the moments I wanted and I got a lot of bad shots. It is so much harder to shot when people are moving! But I am determined to keep at and I think I got some nice pictures despite my limited abilities. While up there I was also able to get some interesting shots outside though the cold kept me from being out there longer. Of course I was able to capture some of my favorite model - Roosevelt. (And yes he has a Nikon D3000 also - we are turning into such camera geeks).

Outside of the wedding I was limited to capturing shots around the house since I was stuck in corporate hell and I was also nursing a cold. But I did get an opportunity to make some homemade sauce which we enjoyed with my favorite quick and easy penne pasta. (I will post a recipe later)

Let me know what you think of my shots. I am open to criticism, praise, anything that will help me get better. This week I also started shooting in RAW and I definitely see a difference between that and JPEG.