Photog-a-hog

Been thinking alot about photography lately… trying to figure it out.  It's like the lost catacombs of Egypt - it's a total mystery to me.  I love reading blogs like The Vintique Object, who make it seem perfectly natural and easy.

I have talked to some friends about vantage points, angles and composition but all I can seem hone in on is that I like bokeh and dreamy pictures.  I don't know what that means or how to classify it in photography-speak. But one of the main reasons I firmly believe in the power of Instagram.  It makes someone like me feel empowered. But these type of pics certainly don't translate into magazine-qual interior snaps.  I suppose those are in a class by themselves, though.

Have you ever let your eyes unfocus and seen some little floaty things cross your field of vision.  That's what bokeh reminds me of.  And I like the out of focus look.  Lends well to imperfections and I like imperfections.  Like a beautiful girl with crooked nose or a bowlegged surfer boy.  I think it makes them so much more interesting to look at.  Eva Longoria is pretty, but after a while, there's nothing to study.  At least for me.

And I found some prints on etsy that communicate what I like quite well.  Sometimes it's best to not speak but show.  I can't fathom buying prints of animals I don't know personally but I thought these were lovely and if I didn't have a barnyard full, I'd buy 'em!

And some fabulous kids room {or my room…} prints in the same vein.

What's your favorite type of photography?  Do you take pictures well?  How did you learn?  Any advice for an amateur all-around bad picture taker?  You all never disappoint, so I can't wait to see what you dears say. Group therapy :)

-B

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