Yes they're a bit blurry and imperfect, just like me.
I never thought I would post photos of myself on my blog or anywhere else for that matter, but I have gotten to a place in my life where I am finally happy with~ me.
And I'm trying to practice, practice, practice!!
Today it was self-portraits.
Does it actually get worse before it gets better? Photography I mean.
Because I am having some sever issues with focus! But I'm still learning and on a new camera.
And I'm trying to do everything manual, no auto settings yet. That's what I'm being taught, or trying to teach myself:)
Hope you all have a great week!!
Sincerely,
Melinda
Gorgeous my friend!! ;) Rachel
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful!!! and you're a beautiful girl!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel and Debra!!! You are both so lovely!!
Delete~Melinda
aahhh its so great to see you. You are beautiful inside and out ;-) Wonderful shots. Im so glad to hear you are in a good place right now never doubt your inner or outer beauty. Best wishes, dee x
ReplyDeleteOh Melinda these are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThey catch you just beautifully.
You are gorgeous outside and in, I would encourage more self portraits!
So glad you are having fun and loving your camera.
Everything takes practice, but you are already such a natural at photos that I am sure the new stuff you are learning you are soaking up like a sponge.
Amy
You should be happy with just "you" because you are beautiful inside and out!
ReplyDeleteI'm horrible with photos of myself which is why I don't have many and always have been so I can relate. I'd really love to take a photography class because I'm so lost with my camera and I know how frustrating it can get.
xoxo
Kathleen
Melinda beautiful photos! I agree you are beautiful inside and out!!!
ReplyDeleteOh I have so much to learn about photography too!Your photos are always beautiful!And you are learning...WOW!
xx
Anne
You are beautiful and your photography too! We are so particular with the way we look, you did it!
ReplyDeletePhotography....I am still learning and I love manual mode. I will never go back to auto mode. A new camera can be tricky, the manual really helps me a lot and also there are so many free sites photography 101 that are helping me a lot. Beautiful post, thank you. Rita
It is so nice to see your smiling face! I knew you took gorgeous photos and had a beautiful blog...I knew you had an imaginative mind and creative talents...and a truly beautiful spirit...but I didn't know you were so beautiful to look at too! I admire your courage to learn to use your camera on manual...I'm still using auto.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your pretty pics!
:)
You have a lovely face, it matches the beautiful personality that shines out through your blog. You have taken some excellent pics.
ReplyDeleteYou're so pretty, you could be a model and a photographer!
ReplyDeleteHelene
When I saw your blog post just now, it made me smile on the inside and the outside. I have known you for so long, and I've watched you grow. And you know, you just keep getting better and better!! I absolutely LOVED the pictures of you. Your smile is so the person you really are and its great to see you so happy!! What kind of camera do you have? I would love to get more into photography one of these days. Anyway, it was a wonderful blog post, thanks. We miss you at Country Roads.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Sue
Your "outside" matches your "inside". .. I just knew you were beautiful! I'm so glad that you shared these! Have fun getting to know your camera t. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour are gourgeous and so Naturally beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDear Melinda
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos of you! You are radiant and beautiful, stunning and lovely inside and out. So very happy for you sweet friend, have fun your photography will be amazing I know it!!
Much love
Kate
xoxo
Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful..
ReplyDeleteMelinda, These are gorgeous pictures of you! And your photography is always the best, as far as I'm concerned. But I'm just an amateur and I understand your desire to master something you have a passion for.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Awe, I love seeing bloggers up close, and you are amazing! I would never photograph that well, trust me, I've tried. Sending good wishes to a beautiful woman!
ReplyDeleteMelinda you are so darn cute!!!!! I love these photos. I was just trying this the other day, and it is so hard to do self-portraits. At least for me. I never get the tripod the right height or the angle good. Yours are just what I would like...do you wanna come over???? : )
ReplyDeletehugs...
I love this!! How cute are you!!
ReplyDeleteJust you...looking gorgeous and so happy! I love these pics of you, Melinda, as they let me see such a wonderful blog friend (almost) in person and I can truly recognize that kind smile. You are lovely inside and outside dear girl!
ReplyDeleteHmm... I don't think many of us are truly ever happy with photos of ourselves.
ReplyDeleteWhat I love about this post is the fact that you are 'happy' to be you. Congratulations.... that's a great place to be.
PS... your photos ARE beautiful.
It's so nice to see your pretty smiling face, Melinda! What great self-portraits. I really love that first shot. You won't find me anywhere on my blog...I do show myself in comments here and there on facebook though, although people probably don't realize it's me :)
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh a little when you questioned whether photography gets worse before it gets better since I've been thinking about that exact same thing lately...feeling like my photos look awful lately...which is why I hardly ever post.
So lovely :)
ReplyDeleteYou are adorable. You shouldn't feel funny about showing yourself. I say this but I don't do it either. You are very creative and photography is just another avenue for you to create. Don't let it intimidate you.
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Carole
I peeked at your post at home and couldn't wait to get home and comment on "Vavoom...Beautiful Melinda" Wow my friend how cute are you!! Shame on you for hiding your beauty. Now I can put a face to all those sweet comments! You have made my day or night now... keep having fun working on the focus..I'm sure it'll all come together:)
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeletein a word....beautiful! ;)
ReplyDeleteMelinda
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely beautiful and your photos are great. Enjoy your photography classes!!
What beautiful photos of you, Melinda! I think you did a fabulous job!! You are such a gorgeous girl - inside and out!!!! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Melinda,
ReplyDeleteOh my girl you are so pretty, at first glance I felt like I was looking a a Dove commercial add. You have such a soft beauty pure and fresh!
And the camera loves you girl.
I am so glad I can place a face to your beautiful flea market style.
Xoxo
Blessings
You so deserve to love yourself.
Xx
Dore
It is so fun to put a photo with the name! You are just as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside. I'm so glad you shared this with us! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDelete~Shanon
Well Hello Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou have beautiful eyes and your smile just lights up my screen!!
Fabulous photos!