I've been learning a lot about photography (always via the hard way of course). I've had some good friends look at my online gallery and they came back with some major positive feedback. So I've been doing some photo shoots with Christine and learning more about the particulars of the art. I've learned that I need another good light source. My homemade softbox if working wonders, but it seems that a second is required if you want to light a model properly. I also need a good backdrop(s) and a backdrop stand. I don't know how many times I've taken a picture where the pose, expression, and sharpness are all perfect, but there's a goddamn computer in the background (like I said, I learn the hard way... many times over).

Good news though: since viewing my photos, my friends are offering their services in terms of painting a cool backdrop for me, as well as volunteering themselves as subjects. Sweet! I'm happy about this.

So I don't have everything up an running yet. I'd like to eventually have some sort of makeshift studio with various lighting, backdrops, etc. I'm also looking into perhaps purchasing a used digital SLR (cause I'm so goddamn poor) to expand my technical capabilities.