back to the beginning

on the 7th of august 2009 (my birthday), I received my most prized possession - which is of course was my DLSR Canon 500D. I was so excited to play around with it, as I'd been waiting what seemed years for a "proper" camera. I opened the box and literally jumped outside to take photos of things, as it was a gorgeous summer day. I became extremely fascinated in flowers; not just because they're aesthetically pleasing, but because no matter what time of year it was, dead or alive, they looked fantastic through my camera lens. in late 2011 I bought a 50mm macro lens, which was so perfect for me that I soon used it every day for at least a few months. of course I took photos of flowers and plants, but I soon took an interest in portrait photography (which also led me to loving taking photos of children). for my 16th birthday one of my sister's who is an art/photography teacher gave me her Canon EOS 30V Date - 35mm SLR camera (film camera). I was so ecstatic to receive something so wonderful and I am still yet to get all my film developed. I also have a 18-250mm telephoto lens and is perfect for landscape photography. here are so photos from when I started this 'journey' to my most recent photos (not in any particular order)

esther xo