Seattle

Hi. Here are the pics of Seattle. I have a long explanation at the bottom of my tumultuous weekend with the camera and my desire to be a semi-professional photog albeit without the skill. But most people just like the pics. So feel free to read or not.

Here is Spencer. He needs to be an actor. We have about three separate photo shoots of him doing stunts and I capturing it in slow mo.

" The world is spinning. everything fuzzy."
Dead

Trey

Adrienne, in her usual state.
Trey again Starla, Adam, Suz, Stephanie, Alex, Spence on back of couch

Marcus and Chelsea getting caught in bed together! (Just kidding it was a setup)
Spence and Marcus mikes midmorning snooze

Tom and Suzanne's revised engagement pics



Forest

Playing ball in front yard

Alex
Dan

Nike ad

Samantha's game face

We had a miracle experience in Seattle, it was sunny the whole time we were there! That has never happened on any other trip we've been there. So that was a plus. Another cool thing, I borrowed my bro in law's nikon d40 and took a bunch of pictures with my telephoto lens. I originally wanted to take family pics of each family to get experience with a nicer camera and work towards my goal of being a semi-professional photographer. But after this weekend I realize I have potential, but I still have a lot to learn.

I got a lot of experience and the pics got better and better throughout from the first day to the end of the second day-I took about 400 pics. But I am left with a little disappointment about my "natural artistic eye" and I've realized from some of the really good shots, that many professionals must use photoshop, a lot. I think photoshop is okay as long as you don't abuse it, but it has created this unrealistic level of a beautiful shot.

My goal is now to become a great photographer without very much use of photoshop. I know it sounds weird to have to "learn" to be a good photographer, either you are a good photog or not.

And I am not. But I would like to overcome my underachieving desire and really excel at something I do like. Even though it doesn't come natural.

And all of you are along for the ride. if you want. If you don't want, then don't read. I will still love you.

So now that you have sat through this excruciatingly long explanation of my rollercoaster ride of wanting to be a wonderful photographer, hope you enjoy the random pics for what they are.