My uncle.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
first SLR shoot in Chicago
Last weekend Jake and I went to Chicago because he was attending a workshop. Of course I wasn't going to pass up this opportunity to take pictures. I'm sure that it's not a surprise that I love photographing cities and was excited to use my Rebel for the first time there. Here are just a few of my photo highlights. Enjoy.
While Jake was at his workshop on Saturday, I spent most of the day with my mom and one of my uncles. One of the first things that we did downtown was check out a photography exhibit at Columbia by this photographer. Go check her out. You won't be disappointed.
My uncle took these last two pictures at Dominican University, which is where Jake got his undergrad degree. Do you remember this Dominican frame that we got over the summer? Most of my pictures from Dominican are from 2007 or earlier, and I really wanted something more current for it. But we don't get down that way very often these days. Lately when I hand my camera to someone else, the pictures we get of us as a couple are...not frame worthy (I'm being nice) so it was amazing to have this opportunity.
Now I just have to get it printed! But we're one more step of the way there at least.
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Isn't having an SLR camera amazing?!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I haven't been to Chicago in about 8 or 9 years, so it was cool to see some of the sights again. Congrats on getting couple photos - it is really tricky. I hate asking strangers to take a picture of me, though my guy has no qualms about it. I'm always trying to set a camera up on timer mode and run back in front of it, which frequently causes passers by to volunteer to take a picture of us.
I love the sepia and black and white shots...they make everything look so timeless!
ReplyDeleteAnd great silhouette of your uncle. And great shots of you and Jake :)
Your pictures look great! And I know exactly what you mean about getting good "couple" shots when you hand off the camera. Mine is a point-and-shoot and we still encounter people who can't use it. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis was a fun game of "Where is Rose in this picture?"
I really like the one of your uncle and the photograph above that.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your photos! It looks like you had fun using your new camera. Thanks for sharing. Coming to you from blogging buddies!
ReplyDeleteOK, first let's talk about that coat you've got on! HOW CUTE!!!! Love it- it's got this almost retro vibe about it. Adorable! Anyway, sounds like a great time and beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and great angles! Love the one of the overhead train tracks -- those car chases in movies always intrigue me, but I think I'd be scared to death to drive right under a train!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Rose! Looks like it was a clear day and you even had blue skies, although probably really cold ;-)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Nancy - the coat you are wearing is very cute!
Some great angles here. Glad you had family to be with. Bet you had a wonderful day~~looks like it!
ReplyDeleteI love your photos, especially the one with the red in the foreground. I wish I could take photos like that, wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a great city! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteValerie
Everyday Inspired
My human LOVES your photos! Me? I want to see more kitty pictures!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I went wild myself with my camera in Chicago recently and I loved coming home to check out what I took. Such a nice change from the farm fields I see everyday!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of Chicago and I really like the photos of you and Jake too!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of Chicago! and I really love those pictures of you and Jake
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos! I especially love the one with the skyscrapers reflected in the windows -- and the one of your uncle.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots! You really captured Chicago! Love the pictures of you and Jake, and the silhouette of your uncle is very cool. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletegreat memory making! The lighting in the hallways are neat. And I love the buildings! {:-D
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