Here’s a scene. You’re about to restart a SIG (special interest group, for those not familiar with the main group). You’re the daughter of a successful SIG Leader (Genealogy 1 and Genealogy 2). The SIG Director watched you grow up and start a family. All eyes are on you; anticipation builds. Pressure?
Yes! You want to show that you have what it takes to be reliable. You don’t want to be “that leader” who confuses participants or leaves them frustrated with unanswered questions. Approval is key to your frame of mind and confidence. You want the chance to earn it, and you fret over blowing it.
The waves of tension, giddy euphoria and curiosity crash upon your mind. Your imagination creates scenes of daunting perfected performances. Roaring applause teases your ears. In your daydreaming, you brilliantly dissect digital photography terms, breaking them down for beginners. You fight to keep the intermediate and advanced photographers from succumbing to boredom.
For weeks, you absorb every angle of your passion and craft. Book upon book leaves the library; your arms sag with the weight. The www becomes your best friend and teacher. Pros share their knowledge, and you pray that you don’t accidentally butcher their words of experience. Okay, so this is perhaps a bit dramatic. Yet, it’s true.
Digital photography is not mastered in a handful of meetings. One person cannot be an expert alone. Photographers, like most people, learn by working with others. They check out websites. For meeting and general information about the SIG, it’s www.dpsig.weebly.com.
What can you do to help yourself? Learn the website address; share it. Use the Spark Word of the month to guide your subject; this chases away picture taking ruts. Attend the meetings, ask questions, take notes, listen with an open mind, try new compositions; these are all ways you can deepen your passion for photography. If you miss a meeting, send an email to the leader and ask for an update (link on site). Be at the next one and listen to the review.
Finally, use a notebook or pad of paper that you won’t lose. This isn’t just a place to scribble a few thoughts. Add questions you think of at, and between, meetings. Write down websites that you find useful. Attach prints of your photos. Add a copy of one that you find by someone else; you may want to know how the pro captured it (give the photographer credit). Bring the notebook to each meeting.
Excitements awaits! See what you can learn. Feel free to share all this wonderful world with others. Use the button on the Home page or the Contact/About page to register. This helps with preparations. Will we see you there?
Patti McQuillen
2013
Yes! You want to show that you have what it takes to be reliable. You don’t want to be “that leader” who confuses participants or leaves them frustrated with unanswered questions. Approval is key to your frame of mind and confidence. You want the chance to earn it, and you fret over blowing it.
The waves of tension, giddy euphoria and curiosity crash upon your mind. Your imagination creates scenes of daunting perfected performances. Roaring applause teases your ears. In your daydreaming, you brilliantly dissect digital photography terms, breaking them down for beginners. You fight to keep the intermediate and advanced photographers from succumbing to boredom.
For weeks, you absorb every angle of your passion and craft. Book upon book leaves the library; your arms sag with the weight. The www becomes your best friend and teacher. Pros share their knowledge, and you pray that you don’t accidentally butcher their words of experience. Okay, so this is perhaps a bit dramatic. Yet, it’s true.
Digital photography is not mastered in a handful of meetings. One person cannot be an expert alone. Photographers, like most people, learn by working with others. They check out websites. For meeting and general information about the SIG, it’s www.dpsig.weebly.com.
What can you do to help yourself? Learn the website address; share it. Use the Spark Word of the month to guide your subject; this chases away picture taking ruts. Attend the meetings, ask questions, take notes, listen with an open mind, try new compositions; these are all ways you can deepen your passion for photography. If you miss a meeting, send an email to the leader and ask for an update (link on site). Be at the next one and listen to the review.
Finally, use a notebook or pad of paper that you won’t lose. This isn’t just a place to scribble a few thoughts. Add questions you think of at, and between, meetings. Write down websites that you find useful. Attach prints of your photos. Add a copy of one that you find by someone else; you may want to know how the pro captured it (give the photographer credit). Bring the notebook to each meeting.
Excitements awaits! See what you can learn. Feel free to share all this wonderful world with others. Use the button on the Home page or the Contact/About page to register. This helps with preparations. Will we see you there?
Patti McQuillen
2013