Hey gang!
So this past month I’ve been doing an online photography course by Kim Manley Ort, where we’re only allowed to use our 50mm lens to take photographs.
This is quite a challenge. You see, a 50mm lens has no zoom capabilities, meaning that it has a fixed focal length. Meaning that if you want to zoom in or out, you have to move your feet! :) This limits you, but it also inspires creativity, and it lets you think about your composition a lot more than if you were using a zoom lens.
I only got my DSLR sometime last year, and I’ve gotten myself the 50mm lens a couple of months ago. I’m just getting into photography really, so this course was perfect for me! You share your pictures in a closed Flickr group, where you receive comments on your photos from Kim and the other students. It’s really great getting feedback on your stuff from other photographers :)
Anyway, I thought it would be fun to share some of my photos that I took in August as part of this class.
Street photography assignment
Landscape assignment
Self portrait assignment
Portrait assignment
Landscape assignment
Creativity assignment
Street photography assignment
Street photography assignment
Bokeh assignment
I had a lot of fun in this class! If you’re interested in taking it too; there’s another one starting in January. It costs $50 and it’s worth every dollar :)
For all you aspiring photographers out there: I took these pictures with an entry-level DSLR, the Canon 1100D. It doesn’t cost much but gives you the tools you need to understand how things like ISO, shutter speed, and aperture work! :) (and no, Canon isn’t paying me to tell you this. This is my honest opinion!)
xo,
wink
ps I took some selfies as part of an assignment, too: (also called ‘how much fun can one have with a wire shutter!)
September 6, 2013 at 1:15 pm
Thanks for sharing! I really liked the first picture…it made curious about what might be the life behind the window. Also, liked the portrait and landscape pictures.
September 6, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Those self portraits are really cool Wink! I hope to buy a DSLR for my birthday this month. I’m curious to try it out, so thanks for this tip! I’ve been looking for classes around here (Randstad) but actual physical courses are way to expensive, this seems like a great alternative :)
September 6, 2013 at 2:17 pm
That second picture is so pretty! You got skillz ^_^
September 6, 2013 at 2:41 pm
These are really fabulous! I love the self portrait shot with the yarn and the composition of the sheep wall graffiti shot! I recently got a dslr too, and my 50mm lens is my favorite!
Kate :}
September 6, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Wow! Great pics !!!!
September 6, 2013 at 4:47 pm
I love all your photos. You did a wonderful job :-) I have a regular Canon digital camera, but have thought about getting a DSLR. I see a lot of people using them.
September 6, 2013 at 4:48 pm
Great job! Glad you are having fun with this and it looks like you are a natural.
September 6, 2013 at 7:09 pm
I really LOVE the pic with the ball of yarn. Do you think you might sell it through one of your shops for a few dollars? I’d love to get it blown up and hang it at work to remind me of the fun things I do away from the desk!
September 7, 2013 at 10:13 am
This is a great idea! Poster worthy for a yarn craft soul. Fabulous idea!
September 7, 2013 at 10:12 am
I love your self portrait picture. This is my No 1 on my wish list for the moment. A “real” camera. And a photo course to improve my skills. Considering only using my iPhone for the moment i guess that would help improve my photos quite a bit. Maybe a new camera for my birthday in November??? Or earlier as a reward on doing so well with my little yarn shop and daring myself to just do it. Making my dreams comes true. Thanks for sharing Twink.
November 1, 2013 at 3:04 pm
If you don’t have a camera yet…there is a great store most photographers know about. bhphotovideo.com has not only anything you could hope for new, but a fantastic used department. I am not tied with it…just where I got most of my camera equipment, along with most of my US photog friends. :-) I teach photography too…mostly to kids but adults as well…and I usually send people there if they need to upgrade. Good luck, graduating from just using your phone will give you many more creative opportunities!
September 7, 2013 at 11:44 am
all our photos are amazing… You’re so naturally creative! X
September 7, 2013 at 4:15 pm
You are definitely a creative being. It was so much fun having you in the 50mm workshop. Thanks.
September 7, 2013 at 8:10 pm
Love your blog Wink. So inspiring!
September 8, 2013 at 9:23 pm
Thanks for sharing, my favourite is the black and white one..holding the wool..
November 1, 2013 at 3:07 pm
I know this post is a bit old, but wanted to comment. I love yout self portrait. I have a hard time with those because I became a photographer in order to avoid being in pictures. You look quite comfy in front of the camera and I love your hair. You certainly have an artistic eye, so keep up with this.
December 12, 2013 at 4:30 pm
It looks like a really good value class as you have got some great results from it. Well done!