It feels so amazing to be taking photos again. I didn't realize how much I had missed it. Plus, I've realized that I really have learned a lot the past few years, and my photos have improved significantly. I was looking at photos from my very first photography class, and comparing them to my most recent assignment. There are similarities: I still love shooting in low apertures, I'm all about a tight depth of field. Also, I still feel so much more comfortable with natural light, but I've gotten a lot better at controlling artificial light. And portraits are still my favorite.
I still don't think I'm that great, I think I understand the basics of photography enough to make good photos. I can make my friends and family really happy with basic shots, but I don't think I'm at the level of being an "artist" yet. I don't think I'll ever consider myself an artist. But photography feels good, even as a hobby. I've realized I don't need it to be my life.
I feel good.
