Started the 365 page..

I've decided to put my 365 Project photos on another site - I have a Flickr account set up for them - here is the link for anyone interested in checking them out as I go - all will be PG - that's how I roll.

http://flickr.com/photos/mjfphotography/sets/72157613377742928/

9 month photos...

More practice with Sierra, hopefully getting some photos with my friends kids this weekend for more variety!

Arboretum Trip..

Some photos from a recent trip to some gardens nearby...

New 365 pics..

Days 4 and 5... I'll probably just continuously update one post every month with some of the photos... this could get extensive!

Valentines Day...

Mm hallmark holidays :) Wanted to play with the theme at least a little, I know the lollipop and hat theme is probably overplayed in general, but I'm a sucker for cute babies with... well... suckers! Here's my first shot, my friend lent me a piece of plexiglass she had around the house because I wanted to try reflections, still need some work but I think I need to invest in a piece :)

Shooting in RAW

Ah! Finally found my RAW option.. and I'm in love w/ shooting in it. I never shoot out of Manual mode now and it's so liberating, albeit at times very frustrating.... I'm also beginning to take part in a "365 Challenge". The idea is to take some form of self portrait every single day for a year, to boost creativity and technique (along w/ technical skills, forced photos helps you practice!). This is a few examples of a recent 'self portrait' attempt on a rainy day... I REALLY need some external light help (a speedlite would be nice... some day):

Sunrise on the coast...

That’s right. Sun*RISE*. That’s what we ’stay at home moms’ do. We get up at at the butt-crack of dawn, and drive to the beach, bundled up, with child, and take pictures.

Okay maybe not often. Ok… maybe just this ONCE. But I’m glad I did Here are the fruits of my willing-labor - I was really trying to focus on practicing w/ backlight exposure, and color popping. I can see the room for lots of improvement, but I love these shots, it makes me really value where I am fortunate to live! I mean… it’s January. C’mon.