09 March 2009

Going for It

When I was small, really small, my father had a beautiful camera. This camera lived in a smart brown leather case and had an external light meter. I used to play with the light meter and badger my father to let me have a go shooting. He usually, sensibly, didn’t give in to my demands. When I was 6 years old, I received a free Supasnaps Snapit camera and one windy day I took my first proper photos as my father, godfather and I flew my kite on the Downs.

For my big 1.6. my parents asked me what I would like for my birthday. I told them I wanted a camera. They bought me this 1973 Minolta SRT303. It’s heavy. It’s clunky. It’s manual. It’s pick-pocket-proof. It’s fantastic. From then on I was experimenting. And enjoying.



Last week I decided to go for it, to make my photography more than just my hobby. Why not? My 36 year old Minolta and I get along famously so I don’t need an excuse to practice a lot more. This year I’m going to buy a digital SLR and a large aperture lens (I don’t do flash), learn photoshop and practice. Lots.

There, I’ve told you all now, so there’s no going back. It’s my dream job and I’ll never know if I can do it unless I try.

12 comments:

  1. YESSSSS I have been asking you to do this for MONTHS! I am so so happy!

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  2. I wish you the best of luck! I enjoy taking pictures just for fun. I don't have anywhere near the talent you have!

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  3. I am so happy for you. Everyone should love what they do, and do what makes them happy. I applaud you for making the jump!

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  4. Way to go! Glad you are taking the big leap. Can't wait to see your experiments!

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  5. Yay! Congratulations and good luck! Your pictures are always so beautiful--I can't wait to see more!

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  6. CONGRATS!!!!

    How exciting to be able to do something you love and get paid for it to boot!....what a dream come true!

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  7. Good for you!!! You should sell your prints online...I would buy tons of them. They are so beautiful!

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  8. wwoohhooo! Good luck and congrats!

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  9. Congrats!!! I'm proud of you for following your dream!!! I can't wait to see all of your beautiful work. :)

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  10. That's great! I can't wait too see what all you do with your photography!

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  11. You can do it!!!! Congrats for self discovery and follow through {that last photo is gorge!}

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