Jessica's Journal

Today’s assignment was to photograph something that has been a source of inspiration for me lately. My son and nature fit the description, but I chose to photograph the D-SLR I bought with my birthday money this summer. Experimenting with it has definitely inspired me to take more pictures, be more creative with my photos, […]

Friday’s assignment was to “seek out the message you need to hear most today.” When Joshua wanted to read the “fishie” book by Dr. Seuss, the quote on the first page caught my attention. Why is this the message I needed to hear most? Because I have been too worried, stressed, sad and serious lately.

Today’s assignment was to find a simple, everyday object (something from a bookshelf, junk drawer, etc.) and photograph it, giving it some “wonder and enchantment” and focusing on its details. My first choice was a little figurine my mother had given me that used to sit on my desk — a little gnome drinking tea.

Today’s assignment was to use objects with bright colors as “sunshine substitutions” to “transform the gloomy grays” that come as winter approaches. I don’t think I got it quite right. Today was a beautiful, sunny day around here, so I actually captured the sunshine in my picture. I also submitted this photo, which I took

Today’s assignment was to slow down and take some time out to do something we enjoy, something relaxing. Easier said than done when Josh wouldn’t fall asleep until almost 10pm, but I was able to find time for a quick, easy Sudoku puzzle. I find number puzzles in general very relaxing. Along with photography, it

Today’s assignment was to find something with interesting texture, use light to accentuate the texture, and then remove the color, post-processing, so the texture is highlighted. I think I managed to do that with this pumpkin.

Day 8 Friday’s assignment was to use light to illuminate a simple object. It took me about two hours to find a good object and get the photo right. Simple does not equal easy. Day 9 The assignment was to find “something that just isn’t willing to let go.” I read the assignment before going

Today’s assignment was to gather and photograph fallen leaves, adding “visual interest.” I brought my camera today in hopes of getting a quick photo after work. Luckily, the weather cooperated and I was able to get the shot I wanted, at a pond on the way home.

I feel like the past three days of this workshop have been a complete failure on my part. Day 4 (Monday)’s assignment was to photograph the “morning light,” something that reassures us and prepares us for our day. Well, I haven’t seen much morning light for the past few days due to the rain. Also,

Today’s assignment was a challenge, to “seek out the beautiful in starkness.” I have been admiring (and taking many photos of) these flowers in my front yard since they bloomed. Even near the end of their lives, they still make for interesting photos. I think my next challenge should be to find out what they’re