I love what I do...

But, that doesn't mean I am not fighting and working hard to have this.  My most recent shoots, and the concert I conducted, have been so much fun and I have had great people to work with.  All it took was taking that first step and doing it.  It was tough for me but you know what, it was totally worth it!  I came away with some great images, and a performance, and in turn made my clients (friends) happy as well.  That was the best part.  Seeing their face light up when the peek at the LCD, or hearing the excitement after a concert, just confirms that I am doing what I love, I just need the confidence to keep doing it.  Building that confidence is easy; through practice and dedication.  Example: here is one from the first 5 frames I took of her.

I immediately knew this shoot was going to go well, and I showed her them and a huge smile flashed across her face.  We were then able to get shots like this:

Timid me, would normally not try this, in fear of getting in trouble, even though I knew it would a great thing to do.  I just did it.  Nothing happened, and we got a great shot out of it.  I was confident in my abilities and that pushed past the doubts so I could get what I was envisioning.

I really think that I have gained a tremendous amounts of confidence in these past few shoots, and my first concert conducting the Casco Bay Concert Band.  That is what I think was holding me back from making that first step.  So, now that I have made that first step... I need to keep the ball rolling. Follow through is the next hurdle that I need to overcome.  I'm ready!

Photo Shoot with Alex

Having friends who are willing to pose for me is a blessing, especially since I need all the practice I can get.  My friend Alex was in town and wanted to do a photo shoot so we set it up and it also gave us a chance to catch up; and use my new Nikon 50mm 1.8D.  I don't think I changed lenses at all during the shoot.  She is so full of energy and gave me a lot of expressions to work with.  Thanks Alex for a great shoot.  Here is one from yesterday's shoot.  More will be added to my Smugmug site once they are all edited.