Final Project

Because of this class, there are two new words that I use EVERY day, not to mention a piece of equipment I use every day due to those two words. What are those words? Manual and Bracketing, and my equipment, well my camera of corse! These two words in combination with my camera have been the most valuable things I have gained form this class. Because of the requirement to do manual I was forced to learn how to get some control of my tool instead of it controlling me! I started of with shooting in "P" mode and by being sure to use my camera every day, slowly moved to "M". I never though I would see the day that I would say I will NEVER shoot in green mode again!! The other MAJOR tool that has contributed to allowing to me shoot manual is the technique of bracketing! Funny enough that was the assignment I found most difficult and yet I use it every time I turn my camera on! I have always had an interest for photography, but now find myself LOVING it! I carry my camera with me everywhere I go and am looking for every opportunity to use it. This has been a wonderful experience and I look forward to practice, practice, practice!!

And now for my final project. I dont have a sad story to tell, in fact mine is one that fills my life with so much joy its difficult to express. For as long as I can remember I have had a passion for horses. They inspire me when Im down, they show me honesty and courage. When I was a little girl my mom asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, and my answer was of corse a horse. Here I have tried to portray the amazing roll and influence horses have played in my life as well as those I associate with.

So the Assignment below, it was a poser...... real Assignment #5

So originally I did this project by setting up four sessions with individuals just to get portraits. you can see that below if you would like, but this is my real assignment after spending some volunteer time today!!! I LOVE IT!!!! Thank goodness for volunteer work......cuz it saved me from my glamor shots!!

------- has RAD.....her story is full of Trauma from birth. Abandonment, abuse, neglect. Working to connect. Her Grandma is desperate to help her to trust, to feel loved and to allow her to feel safe. This was only her second session with the horses and therapist. By the time she was finished she was dizzy and confused because of all the cross neuron communication.

---------An amazing 50 year old man, who has learned to "wink" for the judges. He is autistic and just moved out from Seattle to live with his kind brother and his family who clearly love him! He didn't speak but used his hands, and frankly was easy to understand. He was sooo king and sweet, I instantly felt connected to him.