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So, I’m shooting some architectural photography these days. As I progress, I expect to add it to my skillset as a marketable skill. One that will hopefully allow me to grow my professional photography. While I’m working on it, I’m needing to practice shooting with the wide angle and then correct it in Photoshop later. So, here’s my first stab at it.

I’m sure I’ll need some work, but not bad for my first one? Don’t you think?

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I must say, I have gathered up quite a quiver of camera gear lately. I’m not bragging. Actually, I’m realizing that I have much on hand for photographic opportunities.

The most recent addition, a Sigma ultra wide angle, has opened up more creative potential than I can even imagine, yet. You see, I got the lens so that I could photograph the portfolio of one interior designer. This interior designer is my mother. The only problem was that I didn’t have the right equipment, nor the experience.

So, I got the lens. Now what? Luckily, I have a few photo-buddies who do know what to do. I’ve recieved some direction and tips to get me started. Now it’s up to me. So, tonight I was running an errand and thought I’d stop downtown and take a few shots. Not bad, a wide angle is a whole new animal. I think I’m going to like it.

I did, however, make one of my first photographer’s mistakes. I had one wrong setting on the camera. Which one, you ask? I was set on JPEG, (not RAW), and low quality. No biggy for you, seeing my shots online, but I can’t get any prints made, cause they’d look horrible.

Oh well, at least I learned it, while NOT getting paid.

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It’s here! My new Ultra Wide 10-20mm lens just arrived. All I’ve done is take a couple of photos of the kids and stuff around the house. It’s real cool seeing how it exagerates the depth of things. I like the distortion.

I’ll post again when I have a few good looking photos to share with you.

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