The Beginning ...

All blogs need a beginning ... a first post ... an entry that gives some indication as to what the future content of the blog may contain.

Here is my humble intro:

I love photography. I always have. It feeds my soul. I am a semi-skilled amateur photographer (if I must create a title). I am passionate about learning new skills ... about trying new methods ... about acquiring both new and vintage equipment ... and about sharing tips/encouragements/methods with others who share the same passion. Thus, this blog.

I am also venturing into the world of selling my work ... something that scares me a bit. As just about any artist will tell you, it is hard to put a monetary value on your artistic passion. My goal is to start small .... selling pieces on Etsy ... and then eventually venture into studio work ... photographing families and momentous occasions.

This blog will partially serve to chronicle my work ... but more than that ... I hope it will serve as a help to others with the same passion. I will post quality tips, links, giveaways, challenges, product reviews, creative methods, etc. that have to do with photography ... as well as posting some of my latest work.

Your input is always most welcome.

Thank you for joining me.

~ JLR