The Train Yard

So I decided to go out and take some pictures today. I fount this active train yard right next to an old factory and go some great shots. Of couse I only spent about 90 min photographing and the rest of the evening working on the photos, at some point I will have to figure out how to simplify things more. All the computer work takes too long, but I'm still learning. Ordered some more memory cards today along with a few other things. The supplies never stop, good thing for credit cards! Anyways Ive put a few shots from today below and there are more posted on my website. http://www.mattdebackere.com/ Also Im setting up a new myspace account under the name Matt DeBackere Photography so you can find me on there also. www.myspace.com/mattdebackerephotography I just set it up today so it'll be a week or so before its more finished, enjoy your weekend!

FREE!

Well I am now officially self employed, no longer working at my previous job which feels great. This will give me much more time to concentrate on the business and taking photos. I think I'm going to get another lens, a 50mm f/1.8 for shooting my next wedding since I cant use flash during the ceremony. Appartently is a really popular lens to use at weddings in low light situations. There are still a few other odds and ends to get, I feel like I'll be buying equipment forever! (or always upgrading once I can afford it) I will be back in Springfield very shortly and hopefully things will start picking up for me, at least I have a good amount of painting/construction sidework while Im getting things going. Gotta pay the bills!

Spring Vegas

Just got back from a few days in Spring Vegas, apparently that another name besides Springpatch, or for you lay folk: Springfield. Got quite a bit done at the house so hopefully that will get sold soon. Most importantly had a good meeting with a local photographer about some business possibilities once I get back to Springfield in a few weeks. Sorry no photos on here lately but my website is up and running now, though it needs a lot more work. Please stop by and have a look though, ill be updating it often. www.mattdebackere.com

So much

So I joined this site called www.NoBsPhotosuccess.com so far it has been a wealth of information and am learning alot and getting alot of feedback on questions which is great. If you are a hobbyist of even pro Photographer I def. recommend it. On a second note I've decided to become a professional facebook photographer, this guy totally inspired me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK0r5LCs3DY&feature=related

Can you say RECALL!

So, I had a letter from Nissan saying there was a recall on my car for some computer chip needign to be fixed so the engine doesn't stop while your driving, nice uh? So I took it in and then found out there is actually 3 recalls on my car! Mostly minor stuff though, and I havent had any problems but just to be on the safe side ... So luckily they had a shuttle service to take me back home, of course half way to my house I realized I left my key on the ring at Nissan so we had to turn back, thankfully the driver was real cool about it. So as we were driving back I saw some geese on the pond in my subdivision, so I decided to go grab my camera. Of course 10 min. later they are gone! except for a few ducks that flew off as I approached. Anywho after a few minutes my hands were numb so I high tailed it back home. Then just worked on my website and photoshop the rest of the day, not too shabby.

Coming Soon

So I finally purchased my website and am now in the process of setting up the site to what I want, very exciting! Oh and thank you Shannon for your input and reminding me to keep posting, and thanks for reading this :) I had an interesting discussion with a fellow photographer the other day about possiblities of working together, so that's exciting. It's just something we will both have to pray and seek discernment about because this stuff is still all so new to me.

I just got my camera flash too, got a great deal, now I just need batteries so I can go out and practice! Hopefully I can shoot something tomorrow, that is if I don't freeze outside!

Back from Spring town

Well, I just got back today from a few fun filled days in Springfield, after getting rained out for sledding, driving through slush and fog, and jumpstarting my van, oh and shoveling the driveway, I was ready to get back to Champaign. I did get to test out the new camera though. Thanks to Jess and Mia for the baby modeling shoot, the pics came out great, can't wait to use some for my upcoming website, until later . . .