I spent Saturday, all day, at The Nursery, hosted by Tim Coulson and his lovely wife Kesh. Tim was so generous with his knowledge, his story so inspiring. I've been following his blog and admiring his photos for months now. I can't believe he's been at it for such a short time - less than two years - and that his skill, his eye, his talent is so rich.
I've got no aspirations to be a professional photographer but taking photos is something I love, and since getting my hands on an entry-level DSLR, it feels like a little part of the world has opened up for me. When I take a good picture, I think it's usually a bit of a fluke. But Saturday showed me that the technical stuff I already know is really about all I need. And that it's just about practice - "Thousands of photos over hundreds of days" - and about connecting with my subject.
Some things I learnt on Saturday:
- Afternoon light is really quite wonderful
- A group of people coming together with a similar interest is incredibly energising
- Kesh and Tim have a very sweet, and content, baby boy
- Overexposure is just fine
- My decision to buy a 50mm lens (and repair it when I broke it) was a good one
- There are many very fancy cameras available which I must remind myself I don't need and can't afford anyway
- There are many very fancy cameras available which I must remind myself I don't need and can't afford anyway
- The way Tim culls and organises his photos is almost as impressive as the images themselves
- If you have a DSLR and don't know how to use it, shove people out of the way to get into one of these workshops. Really.
- If you have a DSLR and don't know how to use it, shove people out of the way to get into one of these workshops. Really.
I'm a bit nervous to show the pics I took on the day, more so than on an ordinary day in an ordinary blog post. Don't ask me why. But - deep breath - here are my favourites.
Greer! Thank you so much for attending. I'm so happy that you had such a great experience.
ReplyDeleteIt was SO lovely to meet you too Greer. These captures are stunning! X
ReplyDeleteoh, my the light you have captured is just absolutely stunning! beautiful photos Greer, looks like a truly enjoyable day. :)
ReplyDeleteGreer, I can't believe you went! Your photos are amazing. LOVE love love those ones of Jodi, truly spectacular. Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteGreer, I am soooo jealous! Hoping that Tim and his lovely fam may come and visit Tassie sometime soon so I can attend a session. Just did a little blog post for my Photo a Day, August about Tim's writing. So glad you had an amazing time. Your pictures are fantastic. Agree with Kellie; the one's of Jodi are just beautiful xx
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Gorgeous as ever Greer! So glad you did the workshop and had some re energising time. Afternoon delight indeed. Xx briony
ReplyDeleteJust lovely to meet you Greer, your photos are beautiful, what a teacher/what a student! I'm grateful to be able to learn a little more about you and your gorgeous family via your blog. I had a scroll through your blog it tells a lovely story of a active family, and left me feeling as thought I wanted to come and live with you, lounge in your big garden, eat that beautiful food you make and learn how to knit more than knit and pearl stitch! You have created such a beautiful honest space thanks for sharing!
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Hi Greer, great post, and fabulous pics. I enjoyed meeting you and thank you for the lift to the river! Would love to see more pis of the twinnies x Roberta
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fabulous day. I always love getting together with like-minded people. You're right; it's so energising and gives you a real skip in your step. Beautiful pictures. I especially love the colours.
ReplyDeleteSo, so good Greer! Loving reliving the day through everyones images, thanks for sharing! Belinda x
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful x
ReplyDeleteGreer it sounds like it was an amazing experience and can I say I'm just a tiny bit jealous all in good fun of course:) Gorgeous shots in the afternoon light. Enjoy taking lots more photos. xx
ReplyDeleteLove the way that you're playing with focus in these--beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreer, these are just beautiful. Seriously, you have such a talent. That light is heavenly. Glad you enjoyed your day. x
ReplyDeleteoh how exciting, it sounds like a fantastic experiance. i love your photos greer, the first one is truly stunning. i've just gotten lost in the links you provided too, thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou're a bit (a lot) awesome Greer!!! Both with the cam AND in person! Loved sneaking up behind you and shooting over your shoulder hehe.
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Oh what a great day. The photos are awesome. Enjoy playing with your camera and taking some more fun photos, although, I must say, your photos are always great!
ReplyDeleteI don't know why you are nervous to share lady! these are so beautiful. all the reviews I have read of tim's nursery are just making me want september to roll on so I can go to mine! very inspiring x
ReplyDeleteOh I'm hoping to get myself there on saturday (fingers crossed!) and this post makes me even more excited. Great shots! x
ReplyDeletethey are seriously LOVELY shots!!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the first and the last the most!
xo em
So pleased you had the courage to post these photos they are lovely. All good but love the last one -and your friends term of 'afternoon delight' sunshine thats good. I too just put my name down in the hope for a Qld Nursery course at some point. Can I ask what your 'entry level' camera is please....doing my research and encouraged to be reminded in your post that while I may have serious camera envy I dont need the fanciest most expensive one to learn to take better photos.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
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