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Sharon Knettell · 05-02-2006, 10:13 AM

Molly,

This is terrific! Your own personal sensitivity comes through. You will be surprised how this will add to your confidence and how fast you will improve.

I felt the same way. I was so attached to my photography, I got rather good at it and was asked to do weddings. I was AFRAID to work from life, but decided to take the plunge as you have said. I came across a picture of one of my early attempts, yours looks like the Mona Lisa in comparison.

I know what a difference life work has made for me. The photos look like old dead things to me now. I won't go back.

05-02-2006, 10:13 AM	#5
Sharon Knettell Approved Member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,730	Keep it up! Molly, This is terrific! Your own personal sensitivity comes through. You will be surprised how this will add to your confidence and how fast you will improve. I felt the same way. I was so attached to my photography, I got rather good at it and was asked to do weddings. I was AFRAID to work from life, but decided to take the plunge as you have said. I came across a picture of one of my early attempts, yours looks like the Mona Lisa in comparison. I know what a difference life work has made for me. The photos look like old dead things to me now. I won't go back.