There hasn't been much going on around the Hill house, but what we are excited about is our trip in three weeks!! I can't believe the trip to Hawaii is almost here! I feel like we have been talking about it and planning it (yes--there is an itinerary) for months and months!
Which is the reason for my new grown up toy!
One of the things that I really enjoy is photography--I took a photography class when I studied abroad in Italy. Studying abroad was one of the best things I did in college---immersing yourself in a different culture is something everyone should experience. While I was there, I was able to walk around Florence for hours and take picture after picture. I learned a ton and got pretty good at it. But that was more than 5 years ago!
I really wanted to get back into the whole photography thing. So, I have been researching all the different SLR cameras out there to find what would be best for me! My film camera was a Nikon and I loved it! So as an early birthday present to myself (and from the mister)--I finally broke down and bought the Nikon D5200---and I am in love!!
I wanted to make sure I really knew what I was doing before we got to Hawaii. So I have been ALL OVER Pinterest and photography blogs to learn all I can. I am open to all suggestions...so if you know of any great resources---send it my way!!
Here's a few of my first shots---definitely still learning, but loving some of them already!
We're heading to Raleigh for opening NCSU football weekend and then back this way for the largest flee market around in Hillsville, VA!
