Reflections

After a month of classes, I think it's safe to say that it's official. I'm a photography student.

Sure, I'm still trying to pick myself up off the floor after a whirlwind few weeks of getting back into the habitat of studying, writing tests, all-day classes and (ugh!) homework (not to mention that pesky moving into a new house thing)...but I definitely feel like I'm in the right place.

Sure, my pictures may have taken a turn for the worse - like the teach said, it's going to take awhile to get used to focusing on things like histograms, proper composition, and shutter speed instead of just pretty subjects - but I really do enjoy everything about it! I love tuning into untapped parts of my brain for creative assignments, walking around the exchange with camera in tow, talking to photo shop staff and understanding the lingo, and yes, I even love the smell of the darkroom. (just don't inhale too deeply!)

...although I may have pulled out a few hairs trying to come up with 100 different pictures of a water jug. Watch for "Glass Jug...the Slideshow" in a future post and be amazed.

I guess I'm pretty blessed to be where I am today, and excited for what the next month will bring. Thanks to all the family who made it possible and the many inspiring people who nudged me along the way. :)