The other "students" were all 40+ year old, stay-at-home-moms. Nothing wrong with that, but I was hoping for someone a little closer to my age. I guess that's what I get for going to the 2:00 in the afternoon session when most people are still at work.
Then {this is the best part} they all pull out their cameras. Their high-tech, mega-expensive, DSLR (that's digital single-lens reflex for those of you unaware) cameras. You know, the ones with the big lenses that "real" photographers use. Out comes my little DSLR-wannabe. Embarrassment. I played it off, saying that a DSLR was my next step. What I didn't say was that this camera was only two months old.
Whatever, the photographer didn't make me feel that stupid. He said I may be limited on a few things, but would have most of the same options as the other ladies.
On the plus side, the class was very informative. I learned words I've never even heard before (aperture, for instance, which controls the amount of light allowed in, which in turn controls the depth of field...I think). I learned what some of the settings (AV, TV) on my camera actually mean.
As a teacher, I know that just learning this stuff won't make me a better photography. I need to practice. And of course, when it came time to practice, my camera batteries died. And I didn't have replacements. Stupid me... More embarrassment.
I will say that there is so much involved in photography. It's sort of overwhelming. I give a lot of credit to those photographers who take such great photos. I'm just not sure it's in me. I'd love to take a more hands-on class in the future. And of course, get me one of those nice cameras. Maybe someday. Until then, I'll continue to pretend and use my lovely, little camera.
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