become a better photographer

this is a dream that i’ve never really given the time to, something that takes more effort than i have been putting into it.
my camera was broken by someone at a party. i’ve been saving for other things, but i’d really like a new camera. a digital SLR would be ideal.
i haven’t asked for it… i’m scared of the inadequacies that will accompany my snaps.
photography is one of those areas which i have great expectations and always seem to fall short when the film is developed. i would like a photographing partner to teach me things.
pictures have so many possibilities of effecting, i want to effect someone, some way, some day.

i need to start taking pictures again.
something about winter, it puts me into hibernation in this way as well…
when i give up on myself that includes my interest in capturing things. enough of that!

i recently took a course to learn the in’s and out’s of photography. i enjoyed it so much and recommend everyone do something of the sort.
i’m still working at it though. photography is a craft that you will always need to work at, i think. my biggest problem is finding time to go out and shoot things. you can’t learn if you don’t try.
it would be so much easier if i just had an innate ability to take amazing shots. life isn’t that simplified.