Starting from Scratch

I was inspired by my friend Leanne Schappert to pursue a creative outlet in photography.  We worked together in a classroom setting and I was inspired by what an amazing teacher she is.  She started her side photography business and I went on to have her take our family pictures as well as my daughter’s wedding photos.  I received an older camera from another friend and went about taking pictures with it, some turning out ok and some definitely not.  I asked a few questions but have basically just been hoping for the best which hasn’t worked out so well haha.  I intend to learn the camera I have and the different settings in order to become a decent photographer. 

I need to learn the camera followed by some lessons on lighting, learning different lenses and their capabilities, and how to arrive at amazing photos!

 

A Bit About Me and Beginning with Tech

My name is Julie Hiebert and I am working on my Ed degree, middle years program.  I am originally from Saskatoon but reside at Buffalo Pound Lake.  I am loving lake life and the serenity I get residing here.  I have three grown children and have become an empty nester a couple years ago, which was my cue to get busy and do what I have always wanted to do.  Be a teacher. I am not very good with technology but I am happy to be taking Edtech300 as there are many things I need to learn.  I enjoy writing and I’m realizing, that blogging is just a collection of written articles, videos, photos, opinions or otherwise, and artistic expression.  Making a blog appears to be more simple than expected with the exception of continually second guessing tasks I complete.  I have worked with numerous students on different projects on computers in a classroom setting, but it’s not the same as having to navigate technology in the classroom.  I have observed some of the teachers and their resources they had available like different communication platforms, smart boards etc.  Learning how to navigate will be an important skill one day when I’m in the classroom in a leadership role.