I’ve always loved photography. In high school, my friends nicknamed me “Paparazzi Pam” because I was always the one with the camera. When I upgraded to my point-and-click Canon in college, my interest in photography blossomed beyond dance team and house parties. With the freedom beyond a disposable camera’s 24 pictures a roll, this is when I started becoming more creative. And as my passion for travel developed, my desire to capture those images was sparked even more. So…it was only a matter of time that I actually took the leap. I’ve signed up for a photography 
class!
Two weeks ago, I started my photo journey. I signed up for a Basic Photography class at Santa Monica Community College and now I’m the proud owner of a digital SLR, a Canon EOS Rebel T1i…sounds fancy doesn’t it? Even does HD video, although not sure when I’ll actually use that part. In fact, it does a LOT of things that I’ll probably never use.
Although reminded of all the things I don’t miss about sitting in a classroom (you know, rambling teachers, obnoxious know-it-alls, and uncomfortable desks), I had a great time. We started with the basics (Apertures, Exposures and Shutter Speeds- oh my!) and were given our first weekly homework assignment.
Assignment #1: Pick a color, take 5-7 photos where that color is the focus and fills at least 60% of the frame.
Each week, I’ll share the assignment and my work. If you’re up for it, give it a try yourself, even if only on your camera phone! If nothing else, you’ll find it as an amazing excuse to enjoy the outdoors.
Most photos were taken while bike riding along Venice Beach. Well, 
not while riding, there are too many buttons to twist and turn in Manual mode! Others were taken around the ScanDigital neighborhood.
Hope you enjoy my images. And to all those pros out there- don’t judge!
If you’d like to share your favorite photo as a comment below, you’re more than welcome. Otherwise, I’m always available on Twitter at @PamelaSD by email at weiss@scandigital.com. Hope you hear from you soon!
what a great first assignment and you captured some awesome images. Maybe I should dust off my camera and take a few pics. I would have liked to have some photos of last night with Lalani.