Photography 101

Photography 101....well not really.  But, I did get a new camera that I am so thrilled about.  I recently purchased the Canon Rebel T3i and needless to say I've been "shooting" up a storm.  I've always wanted a DSLR camera so I could capture the moments when they happen.  As my daughters have gotten older I've noticed that it has become increasingly more difficult to get good pictures of them, because they always close their eyes!!  We have taken countless family photos in front of the Christmas tree just to try and get the perfect shot...and we always fail miserably!  My youngest will smile in her sleep...that sweet baby smile...and I'd miss it because my camera took too long to take the photo.  I was frustrated beyond belief.  So, now that I have a new camera I'm so tickled pink that I've been doing nothing but taking photos and editing them on picmonkey.  I'm so excited to use this camera to capture more beautiful moments as they happen....for my family and for my school kids.  Here are some of the pictures I've taken and edited over the last two days.  I hope you enjoy them.   Tell me...what have you been up to this summer?