New software - Pixelmator

So I just downloaded a trial version of Pixelmator.  I have no idea how to use it except that I've learned how to blur backgrounds.  This will really come in handy!  I take a picture of S every month but my backdrops suck...all wrinkly.  Now I can blur them and I'm good to go!

I recently took some photos of a friend of mine's little one and tried out the software.  Here's some of my shots.

Month by Month Growth

Perhaps a good way to start is to show my photos of S from newborn to 6 months.  Each month I take a new "fancy" photo to add to a collage.  Here are my favorites.

Newborn Picture #1

Newborn Picture #2

Newborn Picture #3

1 month old

2 months old

3 months old

4 months old

5 months old

6 months old

7 months old

In the beginning...

I bought my first SLR camera right before digital hit big so I didn't use it long before I ended up giving in and buying a cheap digital that didn't take nearly as good of pictures.  I have been whining for years about wanting a DSLR and FINALLY my husband gave in when I gave in and decided it was time to have a baby.  I guess he figured a baby is a pretty good reason to have a good camera and he was most certainly right.  I have already taken thousands of photos and she's just 6 months old.  

Anyway, I tried to learn a few things before baby S came along and now that she's here, my time is limited.  So, a little at a time, I'm learning to use my camera and get sweet pictures of my baby girl.  I guess this blog will be the journey of my learning and hopefully you'll see improvement over time!  

I don't know if I'll share this blog or not.  But if I do, and you know something about pictures, please leave helpful comments so I can keep learning!  And by the way, I know I have a beautiful baby.  This blog is not about her, although it may seem that way.  It's something for me.  For my enjoyment.  For my self outside of mommy-hood.

Here we go!