Just one or two??

I couldn't find any mention of a minimum focusing distance expect in the macro section. On macro mode it's 7.9 inches, so I'm assuming it's 8 inches in regular mode. ;)

Serin Assignment 2

1. What brand and model of camera(s) will you be using for this class?
Olympus Stylus 790SW

2. Is your camera digital or film (you know where you go to the store and buy it and load it into your camera and take a bunch of pictures and then take it back to the store and then pick it up later and then FINALLY get to see what pictures you took!)
Film? What the heck is that?

3. Do you have, or can you get, a copy of the manual for your camera?
Yes

4. On a scale of 1-10, how familiar are you with the features of your camera?
About a 3

5. Do you have, or have access to a camera with interchangeable lenses? If so, what lenses to do have?
If your camera counts then yes ;)

6. Do you have any photo editing software (like Photoshop or Photo Elements)?
Yes

7. Do you have a tripod for your camera?
Yes

8. What percentage of the time do you use your camera on “auto everything” mode
95% Mine has some settings for different situations, but I guess that's pretty much auto. I do play with the flash sometimes though

9. Do you know how the following terms apply to photography: just Yes or No - if you don’t know, don’t try to find out – I’m just trying to figure out where to begin.
a. Aperture - I used too
b. Shutter speed - Yes
c. ISO/ASA - No
d. Focus - Yes
e. Depth of field - I used too
f. Composition - Yes
g. Quality of light - Kinda
h. Exposure - Yes
i. What other photographic terms can you think of?

10. What is your photographic experience?
a. Took a class or two in high school
b. Took a class or two in college
c. Have studied some on my own
d. Have studied a lot on my own
e. Trial and error – I know what I like when I see it
f. I’ve taken some pictures I really like, but I’m not sure how I did it!

11. How much time per week are you willing to spend on these photo assignments?
I don't know... a couple hours

Are we being graded on this?

This was a hard assignment! I tried to not make ALL of my pictures feature one or more of my kids, but I'm biased so of course they are my favorites! All of my photos are by our very own Paula ... I tried to find some of other photographers, but again, I'm biased.

In no particular order...

I love the moment that is captured in this. His smile and the closeness of mom and baby. And how everything buy him is soft focused.

This is a great family picture. Much better than any studio picture I can think of. The location is great and the outfits coordinate but don't scream WE MATCH If you know my kids you know that Tanner doesn't always look at Grant with such fondness. It's another great location
I love Glimpses. I've had 6 of them done and I think this is my favorite. I love his chubby little hands and feet and his expressions. It really captured him at that age.
How could one not like such a sweet moment?
Another Mom and Baby tender moment. I love the softness of the sepia and that yawn!
Hmmm, do I have a thing for Mom/Baby pictures? I love his curious expression and how it looks like we're bonding over his chubby little hands. ;)
Not one of me! I love the window light and just the overall mood of the picture
Another one of not of my kids... Two sweet little boys playing in the river. It looks like something out of a movie
The lighting, the bubbles, the little foot in the air. Too stinkin' cute

Everyone is an Author

Everyone that wants to be in this "class" is an author so that we can all post our pictures, etc. I propose that we put our name in the labels section so that if we want to we can sort by person.

Those of you that expressed interest in Paula's blog have been invited already. I'm not sure if anyone can add authors or if I have to, but anyone is welcome to join.