Why don't you take a picture? Itll last longer!

The day was August 19th, 2009 when I stepped foot into a college classroom to once again pursue my love of photography. Thats right! Most of you know already, but I'm going to talk about it a little more and show you what Ive done! So this year I was able to purchase a fabulous Nikon D90. I stinkin love Nikon and their awesome lenses. I was also able to purchase two college classes as well. The first being Beginning Photography, and the second Introduction to computer Graphics. Now back in 2003 I took both of these classes, the difference in taking them? First, I am all digital now, no more film. Dont get me wrong, film has an art to it that most of the kids today wont know about. Its sad but im glad I learned how to use it and devlope film. Second, my comp graphics teacher wasnt boring and monotone. This year Patrick Mermel was really awesome. Third and Final reason, I didnt get bored and drop out.
So I took Beginning photo again to relearn everything, but in digital format of course. I can't believe the endless possibilities that are within just the camera itself!! holy moly! I cant' wait to go back to Intermediate photo next semester. I plan getting my associates in Photography, and who knows where that will take me. For now enjoy the photos of this semester!

These first ones were an assignment to learn our cameras light settings, shutter, and other options. It was a lot of fun remembering what you can do with speed and light.






These next two were from our window lighting assignment. We had to use window light only, and the sun couldnt be directly on our subject. I woke up early and did my nieces hair and make up, then made her get dressed up and pose with her bass. Yes she really does play that.






These next three were my least favorite assignment. SELF PORTRAIT. Now usually its easy to snap a shot of your self, but to set up the lighting and try to aim the camera just right... ugg its a pain!! Not only that but I had to use a prop or something to tell others about myself. So, as usual I shocked most classmates with a picture of my pointing a gun directly at the camera. Dont worry, It was UNLOADED, safety on and I had a very trusting friend help me. Thank you Christy!! I set up the shot and had her push the shutter. Thats all the help we were allowed. IT was hard and frustrating and embarrassing... Not a huge fan of myself ya know? But here is the out come.





Thats all for now. I need to locate my jump drive with the rest of my assignments!

Turkey Lurkey Dooo and Turkey Lurkey Dat

I eat dat turkey and I take a nap.

Thanksgiving!!! Yum yum yum! This year we traveled to Arizona to celebrate Thanksgiving not only with Eric's family, but on Saturday! In your face traditions! Ok I'm big on traditions, but because Momma Clarke was making the big dolla dolla bills, we waited for her and Eric to be there. I left the Wednesday before and drove by my self. I wanted to make sure Alice and Marty did something fun on Thanksgiving. Eric flew in on Friday night after work. Thursday we hung out and went to see New moon.... mmmmm I'm glad I waited to see it with Alice. We had fun making jokes about each of the boys and such. She like Jacob and I like Edward... so fun.


This next one is for Alice.

After the movie, we headed to Eric's sister Amanda's soon to be in-laws place for some dinner. They had some killer Turkey! We hung out played some rock band, the drummer was one handed.... which was interesting to play. and then we went home and vegged out. It was a relaxing day.

The next day we all had out happy butts up at 4:30 heading to Walmart. Attention people, the Electronics cashier has a short line! It was in a very weird way fun to see all these sleepy eyed people rushing to destroy a store just to get that one toy or one shirt! haha. Even though I missed sitting in my sisters van with the seat heaters on staring at the Toys r us line that wrapped around the store, I still had fun rushing around with my mother in law and the kids.

Around Halloween time, the Clarke Residence had added a new member, no we aren't pregnant, I'm talking about this cute, fuzzy little ball of TERROR! Properly named, Grim, after the Grim reaper. This thing DOES NOT WANT TO CUDDLE on your watch. It will cuddle if and when it is ready. Its teeth and claws are sharper than anything Ive come in contact with! But the cute "mews" and playfulness with just melt your heart.


Saturday we hung out and relaxed. Amanda and scott came over. Amanda got a new camera... its a NIKON!! Good job! Im a nikon girl. All but one of my cameras have been Nikon. The day was filled with Video Games, Movies, Food, and Rummikub! We had a lot of fun just hanging out.





Sunday Eric and I headed to Grandma and Grandpa Kennedys. They took us to a cool bar almost in the middle of nowhere... so we'll say its the middle of somewhere. Its called the Wild horse or something wild. Their cheeseburgers are Amazing! It was about a 15-20min wait but Dang worth it. After that we headed home and didnt even touch Grand Avenue!

Turkey Shoot!!!

The men in my church get together and go shooting for an event. This has been happening for as long as I can remember. Growing up I would BEG to go, but nooooooo its men only. A while back the men planned an outing for such event and invited me. I out shot most of them and of course made my dad proud once again. I was given the name shooter, which most of them men know me by now. Well This November they planned a Turkey shoot, winner gets a Frozen Turkey. On the invites... I kid you not.. It said "Help us defeat the Egbert Family" For those of you who dont know Egbert is my maiden name. We are that "terrifying" hahah! We all packed up our guns and ammo and headed out towards Nelson Nevada. It was my dad, Eric, My brother Cory and his wife Anya, My brother Denny and nephew Noah, and me. We travel in packs! We played around, I guess the men had to "warm up" haha

Then we got into the comp. There were 3 round of elimination. 4-5 people each round and the winner of each round shot in the final round. If shooter 1 missed and shooter 2 hit, one is out. If one and two miss, and 3 hits it, both one and two are out. Pretty cut throat.
So the first round, My father won. The second round, Eric won, and the Third round, I won. So the final was My father, husband and me. Sure enough, miss, miss, BAM!! I win!!!
The following Sunday one of the men had to walk in where the women meet and Deliver my prize! I think it truly SHOCKED all those ladies and at the same time, made them laugh.
The Small Turkey in my hand is Eric's trophy and mine is the big fat bird, which I took to Arizona and on Thanksgiving with my in-laws.