Introduction

1. Introduction:
I am Margery Clark (Margie) returning college student. I'm pursuing a degree in Secondary Education. As a mother of two, it is my evil plan to be teaching high school English by the time my son reaches that point. Humiliation galore!

2. Camera:
I'm looking for a beginner camera. Mostly I've been looking at Cannon Rebels  Ti or Sx series. I'm going for a little less megapixels, older model, body only to start. My hope is that some good lenses will make up for it's weaknesses  while I'm learning what I want. I'm on a very limited budget.

3. Class Goals:
I'm hoping to learn how a camera works and how to take better pictures. I want to explore the hows and whys of good photography.

4. Experience:
I have a point and shoot and an I-Phone. Total Beginner. I have good eye for picture set-up just no technical know how.

5. Favorite Photography:
I really enjoy informal portrait photography. Particularly, the more relaxed and natural portraits that are popular now. I love shooting kids and families and then creating invitations, announcements and holiday cards with photos.

6. Vacation Spot:
I'd just like to take one! We recently moved from Mesa and any vacation time has been spent going back to visit family and take care of our rental. I'm hoping to spend some time in San Diego this spring and get a passport to check out Mexico. Dream vacation is Hawaii.

7. Pet
I have two Princess dogs. Belle is a 14yr old miniature Golden Retriever who is very easy going but loves to lick, Tiana is a 4yr old black Chihuahua who thinks she's the queen of the world. Both are named for the Disney Princesses they look like. (I swear I am not racist, Tiana was the popular princess at the time) We also have two turtles and bad experiences with Hamsters and our 8yr old son.

8. More About Me
My kids are 16 and 8. They, along with my husband of 20 years, always need something! My return to school will be an awesome adventure and a great opportunity for them to take care of the stuff I need for a change. I love listening to people and getting to see things in a new light. I love exploring our new surroundings in Yuma, wasting time on Pintrest and Facebook, reading YA Lit and watching K-dramas with my daughter.