on tuesday.

sometimes, well, most of the time, i come home from work completely exhausted. yesterday was one of those days. working full-time at a job completely unrelated to photography, and trying to become a photographer professionally is quite hard when you're this tired! but, i can't make excuses for myself because i know i'm not the only one in this position. and you can't really get where you want to be with out hard work, trials, and dedication.

lately, my skills as a (trying) photographer have been on my mind lately . . . what could i do to feel better, become better, produce better images??

practice of course!

i've been concerned about the warmth, quality, and crispness of my photos. they aren't always as sharp as i want them to be, and i think it's because i don't set up for my shots before i take them. i just snap away. and that's fine sometimes, but, as i said, i was lacking in the sharpness i'd been hoping to achieve. so yesterday, instead of taking my usual after work nap, i forced myself to grab my camera, go outside, and work with lighting, composition, and PATIENCE: setting up for the shot, holding my hands steady, really putting my focus into the image and not just taking a picture just to take a picture.

i know that it's a little bit more difficult to do that with people because both subject and photographer will move a little bit. but i just want to be more conscious of it. and i figured telling other people might help me to remember better when i'm out on a shoot.

thanks for listening blog, you're the best!

anyone out there have any helpful advice for a trying photographer? it would be greatly appreciated!