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My First DSLR Camera (#MakeItHappenBlogHop)

September 7, 2015 By Lauren

Nikon D3300 DSLR Camera

Hi, everyone! Today is a fun day, because it’s the next installment of the Make It Happen Blog Hop! Each month for the Make it Happen Blog Hop, my blogging friends and I challenge ourselves to take on something new that’s out of our comfort zone.  This month, it’s all about photography! I took on something really new this month for our photography challenge — I invested in a new camera, Nikon D3300!

 
Great DSLR for BeginnersThe Nikon D3300 camera is a wonderful DSLR for beginners. With the Nikon D3300, you can choose to shoot in auto or manual. As I have never had a DSLR before, I have been taking my photos in auto! But thanks to the camera’s helpful Guide Mode function, I have been able to learn how to tweak my camera settings for better performance.

When I go into my camera’s Guide Mode and choose “Shoot,” I can choose from several modes that help me to get better photos! For example, under “Shoot,” I can set my camera to take close-ups and to take bright photos. Both settings have been very helpful for me! For more on the Guide Mode, check out the bottom of this post for a really helpful YouTube tutorial I’ve found.

Guide Mode for Nikon D3300

First Photos with My New Camera

I have been on a knee cart since my foot surgery in July. I haven’t been able to take lots of photos while recuperating my foot, but I did manage to get this shot of my home’s living room. This photo was taken from afar and in low light, and it’s better than what I would have gotten with my old camera or iPhone!

modern living room

This is a closer look at my home’s living room. I’ve recently made new pillows for the sofaand am loving all the bright and happy colors! My new camera allowed me to bring in more light and capture more of the pillows’ beautiful colors!

brown living room sofa with bright pillows
I was also able to capture a decent photo of my living room’s gallery wall. I never quite got a good picture of it with my old camera.

scrapbook paper gallery wall
My new camera also let me get my first ever nice photo of the paper lantern that hangs in my living room’s bay window. (My old camera used to get confused by the light flooding in from the bay window.)

paper star lantern

Accessories for the Nikon D3300

There is one drawback I’ve discovered about owning a DSLR camera, though. Once you have one, you quickly discover new lens and other accessories that you want to add on! Not days after I got my camera, my husband (an avid photographer) began telling me suggestions on what to buy next for my camera. So, these items are now on my wish-list. I will have to let you know if I add on these items at some point!

Nikon 40mm Lens – this macro lens should help me to get close-up, detailed photos of all of my various projects!

Chromo Inc® MACRO LED Ring

Make It Happen Blog HopNow it’s time for our blog hop! Check out how my blogging friends have challenged themselves this month with photography!

Make It Happen Blog Hop

HDR Photography for Beginners
Photos From Home
Easy Ways to Take Professional Looking Photos
Terri’s Photography Challenge

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Comments

  1. Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen says

    September 7, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    Congrats on the new camera, beautiful home you have and lovely photos, I know what you mean about looking for new lens I would love a couple myself!
    Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen recently posted…Make it Happen Blog Hop – Photos from Home #1My Profile

    • Lauren says

      September 8, 2015 at 10:55 AM

      Hi, Rosemary! Thanks for stopping by! Hope you can get the lens you would like! 🙂

  2. Lauren @ Lauren Caris Cooks says

    September 7, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    These pictures look amazing Lauren! I am also a Nikon user so can attest to how much I love my DSLR as well, it’s amazing what you can do with an amateur grade camera when you really spend time learning how to use it 🙂
    Lauren @ Lauren Caris Cooks recently posted…How to create an HDR Image using Adobe Lightroom 6 for beginners – #MakeItHappenBlogHopMy Profile

    • Lauren says

      September 8, 2015 at 10:54 AM

      Thanks, Lauren! I have so much learning to do with the camera!

  3. Tee says

    September 7, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Congrats on your new camera, Lauren! I think it’s a wise investment. Can’t wait to see all the awesome photos you’ll be taking with it. Have fun!

    • Lauren says

      September 8, 2015 at 10:53 AM

      Thanks so much, Tee! Can’t wait to see you at our blogger event this month!

  4. Christina @ Embracing Simple says

    September 7, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Fantastic photos Lauren!! Haha so true about having the desire to add more accessories. I got my “fancy” camera last summer and since then, we’ve added a tripod, lighting umbrellas, and a backdrop stand to the collection. With a few more on the wishlist as well 🙂 It’s addicting!
    Christina @ Embracing Simple recently posted…Easy Ways to Take Professional Looking PhotosMy Profile

    • Lauren says

      September 8, 2015 at 10:52 AM

      It is addicting! I have a list of extras I’d like to get for the camera — the list costs at least what I already paid for the camera!

  5. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    September 7, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    Congrats on your first DSLR! I have always loved the colors/color theme in your home, so inviting!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com
    Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom recently posted…The Creative Corner Link Up Party – 9/06/15 (and Meal Plan 76)My Profile

    • Lauren says

      September 8, 2015 at 10:51 AM

      Thanks so much, Carrie! When I moved into my home, I at first chose very dark and traditional colors but I have been trying to brighten and lighten it up!

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