Photography Trial Expedition: Bana's Senior Photos

My dream is to break into photography really soon. This weekend I got to borrow a Canon EOS 7D and I went crazy with it! My dad requested I do my sister's senior photos, so I decided why not? Here are a few of the best shots. My sister is just beautiful inside and out! I love her.

At the Water's Edge

Today was an absolutely beautiful day! My sister M and I braved the city buses once again. And guess what?! I finally found a fabric store!!! Whoohoo for me! It was right near the Marktplatz downtown. They had a decent selection for very high prices, but what can I say? I'm so happy to have found one after a million years of not knowing! (Whether I buy anything or not is a different story...)

Our next stop was Luisen Forum to make a connection. My favorite part about that place is that it has escalators! OMG I lovee escalators! We bought some yummy ice cream cones there and explored the four levels. Looove it!

Finally we made it to the gorgeous Rhine River. I love it there. So serene and picturesque. I could sit at the water's edge forever just enjoying the life around me. M and I pulled out my camera and started playing Model and Photographer. Sooo much fun! On our way up to the bridge we also discovered a tunnel. The inside walls were covered in graffiti and pretty much it was beautiful artwork. M and I shot more photos there until I noticed two guys that weren't speaking German, but ENGLISH. Of course it was M that got their attention and we found out that they were photographers. They had the nice cameras and stuff and were out to get some good shots for their growing portfolios. We got our own photo shoot! It was super fun, even though I found out that I need a TON more practice with the whole "model" thing. I know I'll get it down if I keep it up, though! I love being in front of a camera. Kind of a strange thing for me, but I like the change. There's a first time for everything and this is definitely a passion of mine. Here are a few pics of the day from M and I! Enjoy!

Trial Photo Shoot

I did an at-home photo shoot today. Out in the fields I had my sister just take pictures of me doing funny little things. I'm trying to get more comfortable with the camera. Here are a few fun photos! Some of them I even entered in a "Seventeen" magazine scholarship contest as identification photos. I sure hope I can win, but if not I am still as happy as ever! I didn't put any makeup on or even really feel that pretty, but I was kind of in the mood to cooperate with the camera so I took advantage of it. It was so windy and rainy during the shoot that we brought the umbrella home in tatters.

This is my Angelina Jolie face.  Totally by accident.

Ja, I'm a tree-hugga.

Entered in the "Seventeen" Scholarship Contest!

Entered in the "Seventeen" Scholarship Contest!