When I met up with my friend Amber over the weekend, I brought along my old Sony point and shoot. I hadn’t used the P & S since I got my DSLR.
It seems so tiny compared to my DSLR!
For example…
Here’s the DSLR in my new camera bag
Versus…
The Sony point and shoot in old pink case I found on the Best Buy clearance rack for 9.99 years ago. And it fits in the palm of my hand.
I remember when I first started blogging, I was not a person who took that many pictures.
But, I started taking more pictures around my house.
I worked my way up into (remembering) and actually bringing my camera out in public more, even though my point and shoot seemed “huge” to me when I was toting it.
And when I was using it to take pictures, I felt like the whole world was staring at me wondering why I was taking pictures of a smoothie menu or similar very “ordinary” things.
Now, it seems like a toy camera compared to my massive DSLR.
I still haven’t worked up the courage to lug that one out for meetups with friends, or to sushi restaurants or out in public when I am with others. It just seems so huge and I can’t imagine whipping it out, tableside.
From my last post about our Valentine’s Day Recap, glad you enjoyed the pictures. And thanks for filling me in on your arts and crafts projects that you liked to do as a kid. Or like to do now.
And thanks to everyone who had sweet comments about Skylar’s hair. I wish I had her hair, too!
Snack: “Spicy Doritos” Cheezy Dip
Use with chips, on veggies, as a salad dressing, or anyplace you’d use hummus, you can use this dip.
Want to use it with chips?
Using your oven is fine if you don’t have a dehydrator.
And now for something sweet, Butterscotch Rice Krispy Treats with Vegan Chocolate Frosting
No bake and easy
Questions:
1. Do you feel comfortable taking pictures of things that others may not necessarily deem photo-worthy? Do you ever feel self-conscious taking pictures all the time?
As I said in the body of the post, I went through a metamorphosis of sorts with picture taking from not taking many, to taking more and more, to pretty much not caring about looking a bit ridiculous when I’m out.
I have gotten really quick about it if I am in a restaurant or out in public. I don’t care about angles or lighting, I just grab a fast shot, one take only, whatever I capture, I capture.
I never want to turn into what I’d call “a tourist” in my regular life. Walking around with a camera around my neck totally oblivious to the rest of the world as I stand on the sidewalk and block the way for passerby’s just so I can get “my shot”. Shoot me if I turn into that.
2. Does it matter if you have a P & S vs. a DSLR in terms of how self-conscious you are?
Yes, I admit, I have not brought my DSLR out to restaurants, yet.
It’s so big and I would feel awful if food or drink was spilled on it. The fear of damaging it is just as much of a reason why I don’t bring it as it’s size.
3. Is there anything in your life that at the time seemed like a big deal but looking back, you realize, wasn’t a big deal?
Not a big deal = a point and shoot camera. It’s a small deal. And it’s compact.
And taking pictures of random things? No one probably notices, remembers, or cares.
Other things (for me) that seemed like a big deal at the time but aren’t upon further reflection:
The source of an argument with your spouse/partner. Likely you won’t remember what or why you were fighting when you look back in a week, a month, or a year.
Whether or not you washed your hair, put on makeup, or shaved
What you ate that day
Whether or not you worked out
What a boy (or girl) thought of you when you were in 7th grade
What strangers think of you now. Everyone has an opinion but their opinions houldn’t change you or how you feel about yourself. Easier said than done but unless they are close to you, I try not to let their opinions be a big deal to me.
The grade you got on a test
The color of bridesmaids dresses you chose for your wedding
Whether you eat Irish or steelcut oatmeal. Try telling this to the blogosphere, though! haha!
In the great scheme of life, many things we feel like are such big deals at the time, when you look back on them years later, or even just a few months later, turn out to be very not big. To the point you probably can’t even remember all the things you were stressing about at one point in your life. Or if you can, you almost feel silly that you were as concerned as you were at the time. I know I have plenty of those!
What are your things that seemed like a big deal at the time, but aren’t now?
haha.. I know what you mean about things being a huge deal and then not when you gain some perspective.
I just stumbled on your blog and I love it. I love this post. Thanks for sharing.
“Whether or not you washed your hair, put on makeup, or shaved” — funny that you mention that because I had those feelings last night! I saw a picture of myself and thought “wow you should have washed your hair, worn some makeup maybe, etc” It doesn’t matter to me — one picture of me does not define who I am as a person. It irritates me NOW that I even thought that way!
I have a point and shoot and to be honest, it works for me! One day maybe I will upgrade to a nicer camera (when I have kids and want better pictures?) — yes I am still hesitant in public taking pictures of things — menus, signs, etc. Like you I have gotten quick at whipping out the camera, taking a picture and putting it back in my purse before anyone notices. I just don’t want to make people uncomfortable — but maybe that wouldn’t even happen?
DSLR** I can’t even get the letters in the right order.. ha!
I have the same Sony Cybershot! It’s what I started taking pics with for my blog, too! :D
And OMG, YESSSS! Taking pics with DLSR camera is sooo awkward in public! It was even awkward at my aunt’s house for Xmas! LOL My little cousins are STILL laughing at me for taking Xmas dinner pics! My aunt said to me on FB a few weeks ago that River (my little cuz) said, “Hey mom, wasn’t it weird at Xmas when Jenn takes out her camera and just starts shooting at the food!” Oh geeeeeeeez, LOL. :oops: I hate when the staff at restaurants asks me why I’m taking pics or makes a stupid comment like, “You must REALLY love the food to take pics of it!” :roll: Half of the people I try to explain to don’t even know WHAT a blog is, much less why I’m photographing food.
I’d do anything for a point and shoot sized DLSR. Dustin says they do make them and I can have one… for ONLY $5000 or $6000! Yeah, I’m not getting THAT rich on my blog. hahahaha
I started using my cell phone for pics in restaurants, it’s a lot more subtle and the pics are coming out quite well so far!
oh kids and their brutal honesty…yes!
this part: You must REALLY love the food to take pics of it!” :roll: Half of the people I try to explain to don’t even know WHAT a blog is, much less why I’m photographing food.—
ALL so true!
No one truly gets blogging unless you are a blogger or an avid reader, I am convinced.
Mini DSLR..when i hit the lottery :)
as long as there’s no one who will snatch your dslr then you shouldn’t be shy to use your cam in public :) lots of bloggers use them in public…even in asia :)
I keep my P/S in my purse for random pictures with friends or of food when out. I don’t ever lug the DSLR out just for restaurant pictures though. I used to feel really awkward even pulling the P/S out, but not so much anymore. People do much odder things than take random photos of food ;-)
The only time I don’t carry my camera around is when I am with friends who don’t know about the blog. I’d say at this point MOST of my friends and all of my family know about it, but there are certain people that I get a little self conscious around! Of course, when it has to do with strangers, I could care less!
I’m NOT in the habit of bringing my camera with me everywhere, and when I do, I usually forget to use it. I need to use it more. (Then I can tell you if I feel self-conscious or not.)
I bring my little camera with me EVERYWHERE! Its amazing how its just become second nature to have it and snap a picture of something I want to share with the blog world :) Your dessert treats always look so darn good!
I have a cybershot p&s that I use, or my iPhone since i get lazy/embarrassed at times…I bought my fiance a DSLR but he’s still trying to learn how to use it, then i’ll have him teach me!
I don’t take my camera out much because it is so big and I hate lugging it around more so than taking pictures of things. I feel like my out time is private time for the most part too. I do want a point and shoot for taking places though, like hiking and doing things with the boys when I don’t want to take a huge camera.
oh there is so much in life that I think is A HUGE deal at the time but then realize its silly. I guess thats god way of teaching me to chill. haha. Its all about the perspective.
That is one stylish camera purse. You have the cutest accessories friend!
I was a little self-conscious when I first began blogging about taking photos, too. And the first few times I decided to take my DSLR into public I felt awkward, but I soon realized that no one cares except me. It’s bigger, but it’s still just a camera. Sometimes people will ask me questions about the camera, but mostly no one cares.
Having to make special food orders and sending back food due to Celiacs was a huge thing for me to overcome. Now, it’s no biggie!