moosh in indy.

March 13, 2008

So I have this new camera. A new camera for which I sacrificed my left leg.

Cody told me months ago that he wanted (WANTED!) me to get an SLR if and when he was hired on for a summer position. Something about he “thought I’d be good at it and that it would give me a new sense of fulfillment and satisfaction blah blah blah.”

I think it was more along the lines of “HERE WIFE, SOMETHING SHINY WITH LOTS OF BUTTONS TO TAKE YOUR MIND OFF THE FACT THAT I’M ALWAYS GONE.”

Whatever, I have a camera and I love it.

(For all you inquiring minds, it is a Canon 40D. And yes my b0obs are 34D.)

But here’s the thing. My mom is a photographer and my best friend is a photographer. And I don’t mean photographer in the sense of having a really shiny expensive camera with lots of buttons that they take a lot of pictures with. (Like me, HI!) I mean photographer, photographer. Pay lots of money, published in books photographer.

Me? I had a weekend in Chicago with my mom. This is the extent of my photographic training.

So I do not claim to be a photographer. So if you want to roll your eyes at my attempts go ahead. I think I’m finally over what everyone else thinks of me.

I like my camera. I love the click the shutter makes. I love that I have a hobby that doesn’t involve doing dishes.

So without further adieu, some pictures.

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i’m impressed! i especially love the plumber’s crack…

i’m a 42DD…eeeep!

i have no idea why i just told you that

Biddy’s last blog post..CALM YOURSELVES, PEOPLE!!

Just because you don’t photograph for a living doesn’t mean you aren’t a photographer! Those are excellent pictures! BTW- I am drooling with jealousy over your new camera!

Barb’s last blog post..My crazy week

Those are great! Don’t feel self-conscious. The beauty of the digital SLR is the ability to take copious amounts of consequence-free photos and delete all the duds.

And your husband is right: I got an SLR last year, and it totally gave me a fresh creative outlet and new lease on life as a stay-at-home mom.

Good luck!

Melanie at Beanpaste’s last blog post..Budgeting

Great pictures! I have a 20D and I love it.

pgoodness’s last blog post..Kindergarten update

Great pictures!! I desperately want an SLR…but I may not be able to afford one at this time. *sigh* That’s okay, I’ll be getting a purdy just-under-SLR soon…it will keep my happy for a little bit, I hope.

I love that first picture…it’s so awesome!!

(P.S. I’m hoping our talk with the neighbor last night swayed hubster to letting me spend more on a better camera :P)

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Because you wounded your leg protecting your baby and because I kinda like you I will not spew my flaming JEALOUSY OF A THOUSAND BURNING SUNS AND DEATH RAYS in your direction.

(Not that I want a D40 or anything…)

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Gorgeous!!

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Well for what it’s worth, I would hire you to take pics of my Little Man.

Antonette’s last blog post..Here’s Something to Dog-ear

Ooh, the 40d is so nice with its live view capabilities. Welcome to the world of fancy cameras and envy from point-and-shooters!

kirida’s last blog post..HALP!

Bra sizes? I’m not going there. My poor husband.

I’ve been away for a few days. Did I miss something? Why are your posts showing up beneath the body of your blog. Or is that just on my computer?

LOVE your pictures! You’re a natural.

RG in ID’s last blog post..Serenity now, without Seinfeld

I love the one of the couple.

She Likes Purple’s last blog post..Requesting Assistance

Hey, my bra size matches your camera… sucks to be still nursing.
Gotta admit I think I like the plumber’s crack one best!
I’m so jealous of you though. I have a Canon D-50 and I’d LOVE to have a weekend or even a day with with a professional to teach me some tricks!

Krista’s last blog post..Wild Crazy Weekend Update

I SO want one of these! I broke my camera on tuesday and I was secretly hoping (and still am) that it’s unrepairable because I want one of these SO BAD!!! Your pics are awesome!!!

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i think your pictures are REALLY quite nice.

36B here.

Ah c’mon. You’re a photographer too. You know how to use the buttons. Totally qualifies you. I’m new here, and you are funny. I’ll be back ; )

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beautiful

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LOVE the pictures and am soooo jealous of your camera!

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Nice shots! Must be in the genes. And I know what you mean about that click sound. It is so cool!

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Those are hott and I am in love with you.

Kimmie’s last blog post..So, um, not to get all political on you…

so you’re gonna blow up that first one and sell it to me right Seriously…these are really good!

I’m a new reader… And the photos are GREAT! The two kissing is fabulous (did you know them or nab strangers at the right time?) And the boy crying with his swords is FABULOUS (I’m the mom of boys.)

Michele’s last blog post..to laptop or not

Lovely pictures! Give yourself some credit, girl! Those are very nice. Cool camera. I’m out of it, since I’d never heard of that D40, 40D - whatever before, but it sounds nifty. And I sooo dig the little clicky sound a camera makes, too. Sort of like the click my mom’s purse used to make when I was a kid and asked for a kleenex in church.

Casey, these are great pictures! Before I read the whole way through I thought you were gonna say that the first few pictures were by your mom and I figured you’d show yours later. I absolutely love the first shot.

Sarah’s last blog post..Round These Parts

I don’t think this is a “hobby” you are going to have a tough time getting good at it. You have marvelous instincts.

Reese’s last blog post..Shoulda, Coulda, Didn’t Feel Like It.

GORGEOUS! Great stuff. Thanks for the debut post.
And after nursing two kids for what feels like HALF MY LIFE, I have no idea what my bra size is, but I’m sure the term droopy should be in there somewhere.

Anna at Hank and WIllie’s last blog post..Go someplace else

Photography is a great hobby because it will provide you gorgeous shiny things to look at. Like the moosh!

heather’s last blog post..The Girls

Your photos are excellent! I have camera envy!
And your blog is doing strange things (on purpose?)

Kristin’s last blog post..The kids

Amazing photos. Yet one more thing to add to the list of things that i’m jealous of you for….

Skye’s last blog post..New hair

Gorgeous shots!!!

I just bought an SLR too. An Olympus. I’m excited… but it scares me to death. Can I go visit your mom too?

Colleen’s last blog post..Day at Sea - Cruise Day 3

I am green with camera envy. Bo0b envy, too.

Jazz’s last blog post..Oh, boy!

Love the picture of the bean with the skyline in it. That is gorgeous!

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Ooh, I love the first one and the one of the couple kissing. Another reason for me to be jealous of your mad skillz.

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You are SO a photographer. Can’t wait to see more of your pictures!

metalia’s last blog post..Barefoot In The Airport, And Other Highlights From My Week

These are AWESOME. You are SO ROCKING YOUR CAMERA.

I cannot wait to be dueling 40D (cameras) with you in July.

If we are talking cup size? I cannot compare. I am a 34AA. A double A is SMALLER THAN AN A.

Sigh.

Angella’s last blog post..Random Bits Of Brain Matter

Those are gorgeous!

Kim’s last blog post..Get Your Blog On at the Ultimate Blog Party!

awesome shots — 40D/5D are on my list… in due time, due time…

I say again… AWESOME shots!

Holly’s last blog post..A Commerical Break

Gee, your HOT. LOL I just love to quote Patrick from Spongebob. Those pics are awesome though, seriously.

I’m jealous, Casey
Great shots.

Alli ~Mrs. Fussypants’s last blog post..Fight the Frump- Let Fussy Be Your Stylist!

The Cloudgate at night photo really is gorgeous. I’m in the market for a new camera (like, uh, to FINALLY join the digital age)so you’d better bring this impressive beauty on Saturday so I can take a look!

Must be Motherhood’s last blog post..Replacements

That first shot is wonderful.

Jen M’s last blog post..Spring Break

*swoon* the 40D!!!!

Clink’s last blog post..Shanghai Red

For someone who claims they are not a “photographer” those are some pretty awesome shots … and I know that the shiny new camera was simply the inspiration … ’cause I was gifted a D40 for Christmas and my shots are not even close to being that wonderful!!!

Hey you’ve got some really good ones there. I’ll take a fall for a camera like that.

skiplovey’s last blog post..Seriously though, I do need help this time

OMG that first picture is SENSATIONAL! You’ve got a gift. Keep clicking!!!

Melain’s last blog post..I Need More Sleep!

Love, Love, LOVE the pictures! Especially the first one with the reflection and the one with the couple having a moment.

And about my bra size? Ha. I’m sure you remember how I decided to try out Mandi’s breast pump over Christmas. The girls are just too small to even create a suction.

Olivia’s last blog post..Can I make it? I’m not so sure.

You are an awesome photographer! GREAT pictures.

I really like the way you frame your subjects within the pictures. Are you planning to take classes? Our town has a continuing education series that includes photography - I’ve been tempted to try it but right now, I’m working with a little point and shoot. One that I love but I’m not sure if it’s up to the test of classes and homework:)

Mary Beth’s last blog post..HAVEN’T QUITE GOT THE HANG OF STAIRS YET …

SRLs are the best. I remember my dad teaching me photography tricks on his old film SLR. Love the crying swordsman–reminds me of my brothers and son.

And, on my 3rd pregnancy, I’m back up to a 34G, here. Husband loves it, but you can’t buy bras that size *anywhere*. Not Even Frederick’s goes that big.

those are beautiful shots…I want a new SLR camera!!!

staciesmadness’s last blog post..FREAKY FRIDAY

wow…i’m jealous! of both your camera (mmm…..SLR…), and your photographic abilities! great shots!

cate’s last blog post..Haiku Friday: where the hell’d she go?

Wow, I suddenly want to eat, be kissed and have plumbers butt…
Kidding.
Yeah, my husband is an attorney who works for What? I’m not sure, because it totally isn’t money. He got me one anyways, a Canon Rebel digital SLR, and ya know what! It totally made me forget he works as a lawyer with loads and loads of student loans for almost free.
For a while.

LOVE the kissing picture. The butt crack one is pretty awesome, too.

(I miss Chicago!)

Frema’s last blog post..Brain Fest Friday: Killing two birds with one (tragic) stone

These rock! The first is my favorite… Way to go!

Great pictures, babe! You definitely have the eye.

I’m a D40x. Nikon, that is. I’ll forgive you for being a Canon girl.

Haunt Shutter Sisters religiously and do all of their challenges and assignments. It really helps you learn!

Lawyer Mama’s last blog post..Our Newest Family Member

The internet too often leaves me feeling like I’m never going to be the best at anything - so why bother? I get that way with photography, too. I just have a nice Kodak, nothing special. I don’t do anything extraordinary. Why would my pictures be so great? Answer: Because they are mine. A picture you take captures your vision and the beauty that YOU see in the world. I don’t even post my “artsy” pictures online. I just save them in a photo album for me to look at when I want. They make me happy and really - isn’t that all that matters?
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