The beginning: crossing over to the dark side

Alas, I have indeed decided to cross over to the dark side and create my very own blog. While I do understand the positives to letting folks know what I'm up to, especially considering my once gypsy-like ways, I am not necessarily keen on the blog culture replacing person-to-person interactions. So those of you I bug on a consistent basis, this blog will NOT replace my annoying phone calls and such. Sorry, but thems the breaks!

I also have decided to utilize this blog as a tool for my photography business, as my real website seems doomed to be perpetually under construction. I'm working on that, but in the meantime, I will have something else to point people to.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with what it is I do, I am lucky enough to be a photographer at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. I shoot everything from portraits, to big events, to the ever-popular military "grip & grin," to sports. Pretty much, you name it, I shoot it. My favorite things to shoot involve living things. Not so terribly keen on landscapes or product shots, but you give that subject a heartbeat, and I dig it.

In my attempt to fulfill my fresh New Year's Resolution, I am going to be posting at least one new shot every week. (If I don't maintain this effort, please feel free to send me a scathing comment to get off my hind end and get to it.) So without further ado, here are some shots that I particularly enjoyed. While I won't hound anyone for comments, if you do specifically appreciate a photo, please let me know. Likewise if you absolutely hate something. Photography is an art form people! I don't expect you to appreciate everything my eye sees. Sometimes I like things because they are different.

Case in point:

Air Force Photo/Rachel Boettcher

I know- lovely choice for the first picture ever on my first blog. But, maybe I now have your attention.

I'll put some pretties up a bit later, but for now, here are some of the nitty gritty that I shoot. I guess I'm in that kind of mood.

Air Force Photo/Rachel Boettcher

Air Force Photo/Rachel Boettcher

Air Force Photo/Rachel Boettcher

And a little sunshine for you day too...

Air Force Photo/Rachel Boettcher

I hope ya'll have enjoyed the first installment of Lifesketch Photography. And I hope you are all having a spectacular day.

Cheers!

Rachel Boettcher