Probably because it's a crappy cell phone :)
Not offended! (now my send button won't work though.lol) 8-)

I LOVE ART. Always have! Ever since I saw "Starry Night" by Van Gogh, I fell in love. These are a few of my latest pieces. I mainly use ink on canvas board, and stipple non-objective or abstract/surreal subjects. I have an Etsy.com page but I usually end up keeping the ART creations for my own home, or giving them to friends and family. It's time consuming and ink is dangerous around the house with my children (walls are decorated!), so that is why I am giving photography a shot <--- pun intended, plus I suffer with Rheumatoid Arthritis, this is my biggest problem. My fingers and hands get stiff, painful, and bother me, so I am hoping starting a photography business will bring in my share of income, since RA makes you so tired a 9-5 job is not a good idea, I need time to rest. I am 27 and can't wear heels bc of the pain in my feet, plus swelling. With no health insurance, idk what to do, other than see my family physician. We are also starting to save up to secure a different home and maybe even enough to start a college fund for my small children. C &C welcomed! These were shot with a p & s as I cannot afford my DREAM SLR and LENSES just yet........So here they are.

"Broken Negative Space"


"Cora Trent"


"Caught in the Act"

These first two photos I took of myself, by myself.
The third is of my backyard. I call it "A Midsummer Morning's Bug" Comments?

self portraits: shot with a crappy samsung camera phone.
"Midsummer Morning's Bug": Shot with Kodak EasyShare point&shoot. (I heard sun in front is a no-no, but I am a rule bender by nature. Why have rules if you can't break them?)

I think of different cameras, lenses, editing, like I think of art mediums, paint, oil pastels, and ink.
COMMENTS WELCOME! I AM A SELF-STARTER AND NEED HELP!

self-portrait


self-portrait


"Midsummer Morning's Bug"

Hello! I am in need of a SLR camera to learn on. I cannot afford a $700 camera (YET), so if anyone has any SLR's that they don't use, affordable, and good for learning, please contact me. I am an aspiring pro-photographer, but I need practice practice practice. All I have is a Kodak EasyShare P&S, and my sweet dad is giving me another P&S this Christmas (2011) a Fujifilm 16MP touchscreen P&S, but I haven't used it yet. I am getting married in the next year and a half, and saving for that, and also have two children. We are also trying to move out of our neighborhood (away from the inlaws!) and get a little bit more house with bigger yard. I am an artist, and majored in visual arts in college, but not photography. After I had my second child, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, so my drawing and painting has become painful. I worked in the eye field as an optometrist's assistant for 5 years, and love it, but now I stay at home, and suffering with the Arthritis...I want to have my own business so I don't have to depend on my fiance for everything, and still be able to practice my artsy skills without so much pain. I am 27, and I know I can do this, I just need the proper equipment to practice, and take a few classes at the local college and with that, I hope to start a business! I just need a camera to get started learning, but cannot spend too much. Thanks for reading my story! I hope someone has a camera they don't need and can let go for cheap! I would be so thankful!

My Children: Brother. Sister. LOVE

Comments are WELCOMED! Please let me remind you that I do NOT yet have an D-SLR Camera- These were taken with a Kodak EasyShare. I figure I must work with what I've got...for now. These are a couple of my favorite pictures of my children. Caroline is almost 3 now, and my son Jack is 5 and just started Kindergarten this year. These gems make wonderful subjects!

Caroline by the water's edge


My son Jack


Jack

Hi there....I'm in Va...and I need a camera...a starter, nice, SLR, to learn on. What would you sell the camera for and a lens to play with?

I asked and he said no. Esp around xmas, and he feels leary of buying anying used off of the internet....I don't, but I don't have his cash :) When I get the money, I don't what I'll do. I need a new laptop, with lots of space, and a business plan. the plan part will get done for free by my bro-in-law.....but not the computer nor camera. I need a good starter set, that's good enough to do pro shots with...and start my biz, then I can get into more lenses, and maybe a better camera. I looked on the cannon site and they have great priced refurbs. And a warrenty. I just need to know what is the best bang for my buck, as an amature, that wants to be pro :roll:

These photos are taken with a very non proffesional camera. I cannot afford one right now, but am saving up. I figured I would join this forum to learn...so bear with me with my photos, as they aren't as pro as everyone else's I am sure. This is my first entry of photos to this site! Critiques are welcomed! Thanks and happy snapping! 11.29.11

Happy Little Darlin'


Art Grass 101


Into a Gem

Hello there yall! My name is Regan, and I am from Richmond, Va, commonly called RVA, or River City. I was born and raised there, and now I live with my Fiance, Maynard, my two children Jack and Caroline. I am getting married when the time and money are right, and we also plan to move out of our 'hood in the next 5-10 years, as I want more house and land, well, need it (I live WAY to close to my soon to be monster in law...feel me?)
As for photography goes, I have yet to buy a SLR camera! So please bear with me. I want one so bad I can taste it, but Christmas for my kids comes first. I am 27, and I used to be an Ophthalmic Assistant (eye doc nurse), even though I do not know how to use an SLR yet,(keyword: yet.), I can use a digital retinal Camera, and take a photo of your retina, macula, and everything else inside your eye. I hope this helps me in my journey to pro as I know how the eye works, and I also majored in Art/Design in College.
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, which has forced me to leave my job, so I now stay at home, and I am going fairly nuts, as alot of homemakers do. It's not for me. But I am tired alot, I get swollen joints, pain and stiffness and a general flu-like feeling which would keep me from a 40 hour a week job. This is why I am looking into photography. I know it's expensive, time consuming, and a fair amount of travel involved, but if I am my own boss, I am up for that challenge.
Any tips, before starting or buying a camera are needed and wanted! I have an awesome brother in law that will help me with a business plan when it's time. I know I have a lot of work to do before I go pro, but that's my dream, and I'm right set on it, so you may warn me of all the hazards involved, but I am up for the adventure ahead. And that's all I've got to say about that.

I would agree that it's a little dark...and the props seem a little "set up" and less "casual" (for example, the dollar bill, and beer bottle. I'd have some change and a couple bucks on the floor, and maybe an empty bottle on it's side for a "I don't care" look, if that's what you're going for. Over all, it's a good photo, love the colors. I'd say the subject should cock his head to the side a little bit to create a little more motion to the piece. Good crop and props! :) Kudos. ps: I like the pre-critiqued because it shows more grain in the wood of the guitar. However, I do like in the post photo that you can see the one painting on the wall more. So, I'd say I like the tint vs. shading in pre critique, but enjoy the cropping of post critique. I really like that you can see the wood of the guitar...in fact, I would have worn gray...or a bland green, and changed the "thank you" jar from red to a bland color as well to make the bills pop. It would also make the guitar pop more as well, even though red and green compliment each other, I'd still make it bland maybe a grayish red, or dusty red, but not pink, if it were me. But I am not, so I enjoy learning from YOU! Thanks for sharing!

I am new to this forum...and I need this. I gotta ask my Daddy. LOL! I am making a career change due to physical limitations. When I find the money..I will let you know MOST DEF! THANKS FOR SHARING!