Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk 2011

While living in Okinawa I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing photographers who do everything they can to help each others be better photographers. I have been a part of a couple walks now, the Scott Kelby in Oct 2011 being the first which happen to take place on Kokusai St. in Okinawa's capitol, Naha. I didn't know what to expect as I have never done 'street photography' but it made me open up to the wonderful world around me.

The amazing group of people that did the walk 

Kimono Kitty

Old man at Starbucks enjoyed my son's company 

So he drew him a picture. And yes, I still have it :) 

For some reason I really liked this one. The flow of the skirt, umbrella, colors. 

Boudoir

If I had a choice to photograph one thing for the rest of my life it would be Boudoir photography. I love the softest that women bring the camera. For most women it's always harder to feel sexy and comfortable in front of the camera, myself included. Being able to make a female smile and laugh during a photo shoot when she is most vulnerable is amazing and genuine. I have had to opportunity to photography a few women and I am so excited to take a close friend of mine's pictures. With that right around the corner I thought I would dedicate a post showing off these beautiful women.

Christmas Bokeh

My favorite time of year is hands down Christmas. Last year the photo group I am apart of did a photo walk with the theme of creating bokeh using the christmas lights around American Village. I purchased a kit from Photo JoJo (http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/bokeh-kit/) which included many designs and endless fun. I am getting antsy to head back to test out more designs and see my improvement.

Farris Wheel in American Village 

Christmas tree outside 

Christmas flowers 

Haven't had a chance to go out this year so my coffee mug and tree will have to do 

Morning coffee makes me smile :) 

Miguel~My #1 Subject to Photograph

My life changed in the blink of an eye the moment my son came into my world. Ever since that day he I have been so blessed to be able have the opportunity to document his life with the touch of a button. He has become quite the character once the camera is pointing his way and I love seeing his personality grow and freeze in time.

Finally...my first post!

Well I started this blog when the Marines moved myself, husband and son to Okinawa, Japan in 2010 to track our journey thru my love of photography. However, I kind of lost track and had yet even made one post. In a photo group I'm part of on Facebook, people were talking about blogs and how it's important so you can track your progress as a person and a photographer.
My journey started when I took a film class at a local community collage. I wasn't into digital photography until my husband bought me a Canon Powershot S5 IS. I loved that camera but grew out of it fairly fast and upgraded to what I have now, a Canon Rebel xsi. I have reached my limits with this one so fingers crossed for an upgrade in the near future ;)

First photo taken with my 1st DSLR~Naturally it's of a bug LOL 

Well, I have a lot of catching up to do so bare with me and enjoy the ride :)