A New Toy...For Me!

I am a really simple girl.  I don't really do jewerly, pedicures/manicures, or go on huge shopping sprees.  When I had kids, my spending mostly went towards them.  In 2008, I got my first SLR camera, a Nikon D60, and fell in love.  I already loved photography before then, but it turned into a passion with this new camera.  I remember the first pictures I took with the camera straight out of the lens because I didn't know photoshop then. 

This year, when I realized I couldn't use my extra work money on an upgrade back in September, I was pretty bummed.  Our well needed fixing, and my extra money had to go towards that. I had decided that it would be quite a while before we could afford a new camera at the price it was. 

This past Sunday, Josh surprised me with THE camera.  The only hobby I really have anymore is photography, which I've been blessed to turn into a successful side business.  The only toy I ever really want is photography-related.  So, I'm so excited that I am now the new owner of a Nikon D7000!  I have had very little time to play with it and learn its settings.  While it's similar to the D60, it's different as well and way fancier!  I'm still deciding if I will use it this weekend for a photo shoot or wait until I have more practice with it.  However, I will say that inside the house it's been love at first photograph! 

I will be selling my D60 and the 18-55 mm lens (plus other accessories) in the next days.  If any readers are interested, let me know!