everyone starts somewhere

This is one of the first pictures I took on my Nikon camera. I have always enjoyed photography, but I didn't really think about the pictures I was just taking. I would just take random pictures and not really think about the contrast, colors, composition, or message. That all changed this year when I became friends with a few people who are really into photography. They inspired me to become better and work harder at it. It took a while, but I was finally getting the hang of it. And then I got this camera, which is one of my most favorite possessions. Looking back to the first day I got it, I really knew nothing about photography  or how to use the tools and settings on my camera. I remember feeling so scared I would never learn how to use it, but I have improved so much since then. I am so grateful I met my friends and started to get more interested in photography because it really allows me to look at life so much more positively then I have in the past. Every day I improve, and I love learning new tricks that will improve my pictures.