My Journey Begins...

Why NOT do something you love, right?! After using multiple point and shoot digital cameras throughout the years I have developed a love for photography... be it "art" or not. After my sister adopted a baby boy a few months ago I decided to try my hand at a few newborn shots. My family was fairly impressed (as they often are with their own kind) and I was pleased with myself so as I attempted to check out at the local Wal-Mart photo lab you can imagine my surprise (flattery...) when I was hounded for a "letter of authorization" from the photographer. What?! Someone not of blood relation feels this wasn't an amateur?! So when my camera died days after I returned home from the trip, I went for it! I dove into Consumer Reports and lusted in dozens of stores before I finally made (up to this point in my young life) the biggest purchase imaginable... a Canon EOS Rebel xSi! Now, for the sake of honesty, I don't really know what all of those letters mean except that Consumer Reports claims this camera rocks for an amateur as myself. So with the promise of a good camera and an unknowing confidence boost by the Wal-Mart photo lab lady... here I go...

My first test is tomorrow morning with a couple brave enough to withstand the Arizona sun and myself with the bright hope of a picture worth their Christmas card. Wish me luck!