Hi everyone! This is Elisha Snow with Big Picture Scrapbooking, and I am beyond thrilled to have the chance to teach you how to take better photos. I've had so many people tell me, "My photos will never be as good as yours because I don't have a fancy camera like yours." It's no secret that a good quality, high-end camera is going to make a difference in the quality of your photos. But any professional photographer will tell you that art in photography comes through basic composition and understanding of light FIRST. And those concepts are the root of good photography, no matter what kind of camera you own.

I often tell people that when I look through my camera, I can see the soul of my subject, whether it be a person, place or thing. I can't quite describe the feeling, except that it's like I'm entering a whole new world and the objects around me take on a new life. I love to see how natural sunlight changes throughout the day, and how shadows fall across faces to create depth and mood. It's exciting, and if you haven't already noticed I'm really passionate about it.

And I'm passionate about teaching it. I want you to know what I know. I want to answer your questions and help you along the way. I want you to be able to snap a photo, have it developed, and say, "Wow. I took that photo and it is going in a huge frame on my wall." I've been there. I've felt that. And you know what? It's exciting.

I can't wait to see you in class!