When you pull out your camera, do your kids say, “Here comes
the paparazzi- Hide!” Ok, I have teenagers and they tend to dramatize
everything. What can I say, I love taking pictures. If this sounds like your
life then you might enjoy this blog as I share my experiences of learning in
the world of photography.
A little about me
My dad is a retired art and photography teacher. When I was
younger, family picture time always took a while. Now, I do the same thing to
my kids. My favorite things to take pictures of are just about everything. My family,
sports, prom, nature, and more recently, I am learning to photograph virtual tours.
One of the best inventions ever has to be the camera phone.
I love always having a camera with me. Just this morning I was taking pictures
of the beautiful pink and orange sunrise. I can’t stop taking pictures. I have
never officially (until now) taken a photography class but I am continuously
seeking out ways to improve my photos. My dad is a great wealth of knowledge
and so is the internet.
I am a Digital Media major at Utah Valley University and
this semester I am taking a virtual reality class. This is actually my first
photography class. I am learning to take HDR images and put them together in a
virtual tour. This is not your typical photography class and there are not many
virtual photographers out there, so I figure this is a great time to jump in.
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality sounds so futuristic, but I am learning it
is already here. Virtual tours are a great way to share an experience of being
someplace without having to go there. Just think of the possibilities. I can
show my parents a virtual tour of my family vacation to Oceanside, California.
It will be like they were there with us. Our pictures will show not just one
view but they can look up, down, behind and get all the views as if they were
there. VR is definitely a direction I want to pursue.
Conclusion
Sharing your experience and knowledge is a great way to
learn more about a subject. Through this blog I hope to not only share my
experiences and small amounts of knowledge, but I hope others will share their
knowledge and experiences as well.
“Write what you know. That should leave you with a lot of
free time.”
― Howard Nemerov
― Howard Nemerov
