Illustrator 101

I'm having a blast with my Illustrator 101 class!
I have learned to so much
(I still have a loooong way to go)
& I can't wait to start working on a few projects.
For now check out some of my homework.
All of the images have helped me learn some of the basic tools so far.
Go easy on me, they are simple!

*trying to make them bigger. . .

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I've never photographed the night sky before,
so I thought this trip would be as good a time as any to try it out.
It was a lovely way to spend part of the evening & I can't wait to do it again.
Looking at the big, beautiful night sky makes me realize how small we really are.
But it also makes me feel grateful to be part of something so incredible.
Even if my part is small. :)

*I really need to get a remote for my camera.
The photos have a little bit more blur than I would like.

Back in the saddle again!

*illustration by alma loveland

I'm so so so so excited!
Hey, can you tell that I'm excited?!

I don't have a degree in photography (yet.)
I'm pretty much self taught.
However, I have worked really hard to take classes,
do mentoring sessions from other photographers,
& read books whenever possible.

I think it's so important to learn the foundation of photography if you are planning on selling your services.
I'm not saying that I'm done learning because
I have lots of room to grow. LOTS.
But I am excited to tell you about a way that I'm branching out a bit.

I just signed up for Illustrator 101 via Nicole's Classes! YAY!
I love graphic design (blog design, logos, announcements, etc)
& I can't wait to learn the basics. If you haven't seen
Nicole Gerulat's work that stop right now, & click
-------> HERE.

Alright, are you back? Ok good. I've taken Photo 101 from her
& it was fabulous. If you are an aspiring photog,
or if you just want to take better photos of your family, then sign up!
Prices are awesome for what you get in return.

I'm taking Illustrator 101 from the lovely Alma Loveland.
See her work
-------> HERE.

So anyway. I'm excited/ecstatic/elated/enchanted/thrilled/tickled pink!
I start next month
& I can't wait to show you my homework!

xoxo

Update:

photograph by: unravelling [susannah]

Wow you guys! You are making me blush.
This mini mentoring thing is going to be so fun!
I'm going to add a few more spots,
so keep the emails coming! muahhhh!

Idea!

goodie #4

I couldn't help but put this one in...
.:so fun:.

goodie #2

I love love learning new things

goodie #1

Serena's cute lil man

Assignment Time:

nicole hill gerulat of a little sussy
has asked her students to post before
& after pics to show what we have learned from the workshop.
So here it goes...

[P.S. if you haven't seen her blog, go here! it's well worth your time.
I did a post about the workshop here]

Wish me luck. . .

I'm in for a crazy weekend & it really is going to be a fun adventure.


I'm pulling a late night editing session tonight for these two love birds:



Tomorrow morning I get to go mentor with THIS amazing photog. . .
(I can't wait, Serena is so so talented)

Saturday is my first wedding.

Sunday is another shoot.

Whew!

Really, wish me luck :)

So so excited!!

PS- Check out some of my favorites

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