Taking an online class

I signed up for an online photography course, The Business of Photography, through betterphoto.com recently. The class consists of 8 weekly lessons, this week for example is creating a mission statement. I also submit 6 photographs each week that are critiqued by the instructor. The instructors are well known photographers, many of whom have written books on their particular trade. I believe this course will be helpful, first it will allow a third party to critique some of my photos; unfortunately family and friends aren't always critical of my photos. However it is great to hear family and friends tell me how great my pictures are, that positive praise is what gives me the confidence to know that I can make it as a professional photographer. Secondly the class will allow me to think more about the business aspect of photography, the part I know the least about. Things like a mission statement, and a business plan are necessities of a successful business, so this class will allow me to focus more on those aspects of photography. I think the class will be very beneficial, and will be a great stepping stone. I would also like to say thanks to my parents who have graciously offered to pay for the class.


On an unrelated note, northwestern Colorado is an extremely beautiful region of the state. My dad and I recently went antelope hunting in Craig, Colorado. It is a town roughly the size of Silverthorne, however much less developed. It is about 45 miles west of Steamboat Springs and unfortunately most people think there isn't much past Steamboat. Craig is definitely a hunting town, all of the grocery stores, sporting goods stores, restaurants, bars and gas stations display huge banners that say "Welcome Hunters!" A great sight to see when you are a hunter. Craig's elevation is 6100 feet so the climate would be similar to Denver's. In a day and a half there, we saw hundreds of deer, elk, and antelope. There are mountain lions, bears, badgers, and a myriad of other wildlife. Northwestern Colorado boasts the best elk hunting in the state, and from my experience some very friendly people. If you ever have the chance to visit Craig I would recommend it. The wildlife and scenery are definitely worth it.

Three antelope about 200 yards away.Oh, and by the way both my dad and I were lucky enough to both harvest an antelope.