Scott Kelby's 2nd Annual Worldwide Photo Walk - July 18, 2009

The Photo Walk falls on a Thursday this year and will be the first one I am participating in. I am so excited to get the chance to explore the cities that I rush by all the time and stop and take it slow with my camera. 2 hours dedicated to photos. I am also excited about the opportunity to talk and share tips with fellow photogs! The groups are limited to 50 per city and I have narrowed it down to three: Malibu @ the Paramount Movie Ranch, Santa Monica @ Camara Obsura as the starting place making our way around to the pier and farmer's market or Universal City with details coming soon. I can't wait and already have my camera bag ready with about 4 different cameras, film, memory cards and lenses. This should be a workout!

Someone please save Polaroid!

Polaroid, sounds ancient already. A pack of 20 can run you about $30.00! That is about $1.50 for 1 photo that is not guaranteed to even come out right~! Still, there is nothing better than the instant satisfaction a Polaroid camera can give you. I have seen people try to copy the effects of a Polaroid in PhotoShop but nothing compares to an original. There is something very real, and genuine about a Polaroid. When I found out the company was ceasing production I got my Polaroid Sun600 and dusted it out from storage and filled my mini fridge with packs and packs of film, almost broke but at least I got some before it was too late. I am shooting selectively since each shot will be a one of a kind....so sad, someone please save Polaroid!

Trip to China in 2008

So I finally posted some photos from my recent trip to China on my website so go check them out and let me know what you think! Melissa Renee Photography