Details.....camera fun!

When I first started blogging I considered myself a decent photographer.

My 10 year old DSLR Nikon had served me well, taking beautiful
photos of my babies and family.

As I found my way around the blog world, however, I quickly learned that I had

alot to learn. I wasn't "all that" when it came to photography.

Shamefully, I compared my photos to the beautiful images I found on

other blogs and always felt less than.

This summer I invested in a new Canon DSLR camera {yep, I switched

from Nikon to Canon}. I have had fun taking photos, experimenting

with my settings and working on taking better photos.

I love taking tight shots....especially of vignettes and details around my home.

'Cause I really believe a beautiful and personal home comes down to details....

your favorite collections, momentos, photos and food that defines

YOU and your family and, most importantly, differentiates your home from that

of your neighbors and friend.

Some of the details that define our family home, are beachy objects - coral, sea fans, shells, and driftwood collected at the Pacific, vintage clocks, garden urns, vintage silver, fresh food and YES, even vintage cat-eyed glasses {as pictured above!}.

So what are the personal details that make your home your own?

11 comments on "Details.....camera fun!"

radio controlled helicopterOctober 19, 2011 at 11:32 PM
You have great shoot. I am fully agree with you, there are lots of interesting things, around us. Does 't need to go any where to capture attractive shoots.
SueannOctober 20, 2011 at 1:11 AM
Art and Color! I treat my home as one giant collage!! It is fun!
Hugs and enjoy your new camera!
SueAnn
traciOctober 20, 2011 at 3:50 AM
your images are great jill. i love the details too. and the first shot with the glasses on the book. my favorite.
Farmgirl PaintsOctober 20, 2011 at 5:19 AM
i seriously don't know what i'd do now without my camera. it was love at first shot! i think different textures make a house feel homey. oh and color. you know i love color.
paigeOctober 20, 2011 at 6:24 AM
such pretty images girlie!
i love having seasonal touches around the home...not too much though ;)
and i loves stacks of books

xo
MegOctober 20, 2011 at 6:32 AM
i constantly struggle with my inability to take good photos for my blog. I don't have a good camera - just a Kodak point-and-shoot. It's something I find constantly frustrating. Your photos always look excellent to me.
Robin JohnsonOctober 20, 2011 at 7:02 AM
I have a long way to go in the photo department. I'm still using a point and click type camera, one of these day's I'd like to get a big girl camera! LOL

Your right about the details. They make such a difference in a home. Personally, it's the flowers and the rusty, crusty items in my home that I like the most.
{hooked on hickory}October 20, 2011 at 1:46 PM
i love taking photos! i need to invest in a top quality camera! just hard handing over all that change! the photos look great!

ashley over @
{hookedonhickory}
BicOctober 20, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Where did you get that mug tree!?! It is so beautiful!!! I have been looking for a mug tree for so long and it seems you have the one for me lol. I am in love! Please don't tell I can't find one for myself :(

Becca
rvanhoose@hotmail.com
Heaven's WalkOctober 21, 2011 at 6:22 PM
lol! Yeah....I thought the same thing until I started blogging, Jill! When I saw all the stunning photos out there, it helped me realize that it's all in the "light". I love seeing things in my house and gardens through my camera lens. Really makes me appreciate everything about this old farmhouse. :)

xoxo laurie
BaezamamaJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:54 PM
I found your site from pinterest...I am looking for a vintage bottle drying rack (or copycat). Where is yours from?
baezamama@sbcglobal.net