Playing around

Family and friends who read this blog will most probably know that I love taking photos. I have always loved taking photos. My parents bought me my first camera when I was 14. They thought they were funny as I unwrapped a dodgey plastic toy camera and tried my best to act excited and thank them. After they finished laughing, they gave me the real camera. A simple point and shoot one that I loved. Much of my teenage memories I have stored in albums from that camera. It died around 9 years later. I always wanted to get a good camera one day. I've always been the sort of person that thinks "that would make a nice photo" Up until we got ours just over a year ago, I tried burning memories of my kids faces into my head...didn't work too well. Job and I were both excited to be able to buy one when we sold our house in Melbourne. Now whenever I think "that would make a nice photo" I don't have to try and burn the memory into my brain anymore. I love playing around with the camera any chance I can. Life is very busy so I don't have as much time as I would like, but I take small moments wherever they come.
Recently a friend asked me to take engagement and wedding photos for her. I freaked out, then said yes. I am really excited for the opportunity. Having a real photoshoot to do is encouraging me to actually learn how to use the camera properly. I would love to explore photography all day everyday......but my family would starve..and stink.....   Plus I know my music is what I should be doing - I think my camera may be too much of a distraction.
Anyway! A few weeks ago I thought I'd have a play around, taking photos inside the house, trying to use whatever natural light I could find. Our dining area has a big window next to it that lets in lots of light so I asked the kids to come over and pose for me so I could learn. You may recognise this collage of JJ, I posted it on facebook weeks ago. He is so funny. I asked him to stand in front of the wall while I fiddled around with the camera. I love taking shots of him as he is so natural and such a clown. He makes himself laugh...

I made a collage of each of my cute kids. I have experimented with different editing effects for each one, trying to capture their personalities. Here's my Ben:

 Lani..

and Sisi..

I'm so glad I married Job, if nothing else he gave me beautiful children :) Unfortunately I can't take any credit as they all look like him! My gorgeous babies xx