Practicing Photography

One of my recent loves has been photography.  I got a new camera last Christmas and have loved learning to take pictures.  I know I am still really bad at it, but I am hoping to take some classes, practice a lot, and one day be a decent photographer.  I practiced a little on Aidan when I was in Florida and thought I would share a few of my favorites.  

Isn't he so cute?  I think what I have the hardest time with in photography is lighting.  I never can seem to get the camera set to match the lighting where the picture is being taken.  Everyone tells me it just take a lot of practice and a lot of time learning the camera, but I get so frustrated with it!
I love taking pictures.  I love capturing memories.  I love that even though a life happens in short moments if you have a photograph you have the ability to treasure that one moment for a lifetime.
Since learning photography is a goal of mine, I will be posting pictures on the blog that I take.  Hopefully each time the picture quality will continue to improve(at least thats my hope)
And if anyone has any picture-taking advice for me feel free to let me know:-)