What exactly is a scraptographer? It is a scrapbooker who is also passionate about the art of photography. I (and about 400 others from across the country) attended a wonderful event this weekend called CPR: Creative Photography Retreat. The event was put together by Creating Keepsakes magazine and Canon was the lead sponsor. It was incredible. I knew I loved taking photos but now I'm totally hooked! let's just say that the holiday wish list grew a lot this weekend!
My friend Jenn R. met me there and together we met Marish, Jackie and Kelly and formed a team for the photo scavanger hunt. It was great making friends with people who love my hobbies as passionately as I do!
I attended 9 photography classes and learned about lighting, settings, portraits, and even macro photography. I also attended 3 classes on Adobe Photoshop Elements and digital scrapbooking which was eye-opening! The give-aways were great. Scrapbooking supplies, digi supplies, and even reading material to keep me busy until the end of the year.
This was an incredible event and I hope they have another retreat again soon! Below are some of the photos I took at the retreat.
First are some shots taken in my macro class:
Next are a few digitally manipulated photos done in Elements. They started out as regular color photos that were in the sample folder of my laptop.
Beautiful!!! Someday I will make the big purchase and get a Macro Lens. I'm still learning how to use my camera.
Posted by: Tiff@Three Peas | October 13, 2008 at 06:45 AM
Thanks for the compliments! Canon sponsored the macro class for a lucky few of us who signed up for the retreat early (maybe 40 people total out of 400). We were all able to borrow their lenses and, for those who didn't use a Canon camera, they even leant cameras and memory cards. I want a macro lens so bad now!
I learned so much about my camera at the retreat. I will NEVER use the AUTO mode again! For me it will now be Manual mode, or if I'm in a hurry I'll use aperature or shutter priority. If you ever get the chance to take a photography class -- do it. You'll love the new relationship you'll have with your camera!
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | October 13, 2008 at 07:42 AM