chalk at the capitol

Lately, I've been looking for volunteer opportunities to help in the community and I found the perfect option: volunteer photographer at YWCA's Chalk at the Capitol. This event is a part of October's Week Against Violence. Each day of the week the Battered Women's Program hosts an event to support domestic violence.

It was quite the experience. I've never gone around taking pictures of complete strangers. And to be honest, I felt awkward at times. Some people would walk away when I came up, others would give a look showing "ugh...I wish this girl wouldn't take a picture of me", and others didn't mind at all, especially the kids. It helped that they gave me an "event photographer" badge so people knew I wasn't just some weirdo taking pictures. The weather was beautiful and it was great talking with all the people who were at the event.

I loved doing something I enjoy to help out the community. If you are looking for volunteer opportunites check this out. Anyways...here are just a few photos I took.

could be doing homework, but this was more appealing

After months of talking about it, I finally got to take Hyon's family pictures. She was my "guinea pig" (just thought I'd throw that statment at ya). I've never taken family pictures before, but I think they turned out fairly decent. I must say I wish we wouldn't have done them so close to noon. Shadows were horrible, but according to the weather man it was suppose to be cloudy. Yeah, I'm blaming this one on the weather man. It was comical trying to get Keyon's attention by bribing him with candy, making things "come out of my ears" and telling him to "look cause Optimus Prime is coming." I can always see ways of improvement for my work, but Hyon and Keith were happy with the pictures so that is all that matters. Looks like I've drawn up some clientele, though. Next week taking my cousin's family pictures, been asked to take senior pictures for 2 people, and another family's pictures. I guess practice makes for better pictures. Looks like I'll be getting a lot more practice. I'm excited about it!