My name is Connie Gill, I am 8 years old and I am Hamish’s daughter. My dad has been trying to teach me photography. On the weekend we went for two walks in the woods near where we live to get some exercise and to take some pictures.
My cameras
I’ve been using two different cameras. One of them my dad bought me, and the other my dad has loaned to me. The little one he got me is a Nikon which is good for quick and easy snaps. The other one that my dad loaned me is a big Pentax camera which Dad says is an SLR camera. I like this one more because it’s better for the close ups I like taking and for making the background look blurry. This is called shallow depth of field. I like this because it gives a nice effect to the picture.
What I’ve learned
My dad has been teaching me about composition. He’s been telling me about the rule of thirds and that sometimes pictures are better with the subject not in the middle. He has shown me that if I press and hold the shutter button halfway down until the camera beeps and the little red square appears in the viewfinder it will still be focused on the thing that I pointed it at, even when I move the camera.
How it makes me feel
After I have taken a really good picture that I really like, it makes me feel really happy. I really like going out to take pictures with my Dad. We call this Connie and Daddy bonding time ????
Some of my favourite photos so far
These are some of my favourite pictures that I have taken so far.
Thank you for reading my first ever post on my dad’s blog.
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Terry B on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
I feel that I've got to know you through all the photos your dad has taken of you over many years and posted here. Some great images, keep it up. Looking forward to seeing your personal style developing and to your next post. I hope you get to enjoy photography as a hobby.
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Eric Norris on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
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Del on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
I’ve tried to get my own daughters interested in photography, but so far with little luck.
You have some good pictures there.
Just keep practicing
:)
Merlin D Marquardt on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
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Jeff on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
When Dad is talking about things you don't understand or is boring you, please roll your eyes & say to him "Ok Boomer..."
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
Yair Sachs on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
Keep it up - we'd like to see more pictures coming from you!
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
Jack on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
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Richard Byrne on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
Keep on having fun - your Daddy really does know a lot, and I know he enjoys telling you new things.
All the best
Richard
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
Mike on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
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Gabi Jamieson on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
My name is Gabi, and I am 12 years old. My dad showed me this article, and I think that it is really cool that you are into photography! My dad also teaches me photography, like your dad. You are a great photographer and you are inspiring!
-Gabi, age 12
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
Aukje on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
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Roger B on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
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Brian Sweeney on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 16/05/2020
You have some great photos here- the talent certainly runs in the family.
jeremy north on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
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Alan on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
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Dave Walker on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 17/05/2020
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Castelli Daniel on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 17/05/2020
Thanks for your posting and photos. Since I’m drawn to quirky pics, my favorite shot is of the shoes. Our daughter Kate was my darkroom assistant when she was your age: she watched the darkroom clock, kept the multi grade filters organized and complained about the smell. She DID NOT continue to take photos...she went to art school, is a professor of Illustration and an artist. We’re proud of her, just like your Mom and Dad are proud of you (and your sister!)
I hope to see more of your posts. You and your family stay safe & healthy...
Tom Greetham on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 17/05/2020
It looks like you’ve got a great eye for composition and subject ????. My favourite pictures are of your Dad taking a picture of you and the picture of the trees with your Dad’s back to you.
You’ve inspired me to get out with my kids and take some pictures. Thank you.
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Comment posted: 17/05/2020
Peggy Marsh on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
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jenquest on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 19/05/2020
Hamish - this is great, congrats to you and your wife. The write up is excellent, the images are great and of course the choise of camera too :) My daughter is learning on the K70.
Gor' bless
Floyd K. Takeuchi on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 19/05/2020
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Randy Burk on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
Comment posted: 21/05/2020
I enjoyed reading your story and I especially liked the photographs you shared with us all. Thank you for allowing us to see your part of the world through pictures, as I live in California.
I would like to encourage you, continue to write, sharing your thoughts and feelings with pictures!
Randy
Jeff Werner on My Dad is Teaching Me Photography – By Connie Gill
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