Taking Off

This shot was a product of a visit to the park with my family.  As with pretty much every photo shoot I've ever had, it was an unexpected encounter with some beautiful light and a great location.  I went ahead and pulled my camera out and started shooting, coming up with some shots I really liked.  

This is largely indicative of my approach to photography right now.  I happen to have my camera handy, notice the conditions are right, and come up with something.  While I'm writing for the DAP, I'll be passing along some of those shots and explaining the story behind them.  More importantly, I'll be challenging myself to explore aspects of photography I haven't yet had practice with.  I hope to develop my skills as a photographer and operate under tighter and tighter constraints until I can emulate what I love.