Photography Tips: shooting in manual mode
Loving the pink and green in this month's what to wear in family photos idea. I'm excited that I'm adding a new feature...I found the links to most of the clothes in the pictures so you can BUY them! Several people have expressed wanting links so here you go. Have fun for what to wear in your next family photo session. Mom: Michael Stars Racerback Maxi Dress Steve Madden Warmthh Dad: Old Navy Men's Cotton-Pique Polo Gap Lived In Slim Khaki Older boy: Gap Uniform Short ...continue reading
*This is sponsored by SME Writing Services. You have heard the expression, "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression". This is true if you have a business, like photography, where you advertise or seek out clients online. Your website/blog may be the first impression people see of you. If you want to turn those people into clients, you need to make sure you are putting your best foot forward. Your website is your biggest source of online marketing, make it shine. Tips to ...continue reading
Remember: -Read How to Critique a Photo -Make a critique sandwich - something positive, something you would have done differently, something positive -My rule: no improvement tip = deleted comment -This will benefit the person leaving the photo critique just as much if not more than the person receiving the critique. Thank you to Pam at PhotogHer for submitting the following image. Settings: ISO 1000, F/3.2, SS 1/100 ...continue reading
*I received a Lensbaby in exchange for this post. The Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35mm Optic is such a fun lens. I have had a blast learning how to use it and figuring out different ways to photograph our lives with it. Below are a few lessons I've learned from using my Lensbaby. 1. Set your aperture to f/4 or f/5.6. Unlike most lenses we are used to these days, you set your aperture on the lens. In fact, your camera will say the aperture is f/0. Don't let that confuse you. ...continue reading
Dear Sweet Girls, Please, oh please, use your manners. ALWAYS. If you receive a gift or compliment, say "thank you". When someone says "thank you" to you, say "you are welcome". Don't say "no worries", that drives Honey crazy. Look people in the eye when you speak to them. Shake someone's hand when meeting for the first time. Look them in the eye, give a firm hand shake, and say "Hi, I'm ____. Nice to meet you, ________". Be sure to say their name back. It helps you remember ...continue reading
Remember: -Read How to Critique a Photo -Make a critique sandwich - something positive, something you would have done differently, something positive -My rule: no improvement tip = deleted comment -This will benefit the person leaving the photo critique just as much if not more than the person receiving the critique. Thanks to Laura at Super Sweet Life for submitting the following image. Settings: SS 1/125, f/2.5, ISO 100 ...continue reading
Happy Mother's Day! I realize not everyone who reads my site is a mother but I know a lot of you are. I hope you are spoiled today and feel as appreciated as you should be. You have an important job. You have a thankless job. You have a job where the children you are raising won't appreciate all your hard work as much as they do once they have their own children. Being a parent is tough work but it is a job that God has entrusted you with. You get to raise these amazing, ...continue reading
It's as if I fall in love and am challenged each time I put this lens on my camera. There is something about using manual focus and turning this lens to capture the effect you want, makes it a fun and interesting lens to play with. I heart my Lensbaby Composer Pro with a Sweet Optic 35mm. Don't forget to follow through our circle of photographers to see some amazing Lensbaby Love images. Check out Tracy Bradbury who rocks her Lensbaby! ...continue reading
Remember: -Read How to Critique a Photo -Make a critique sandwich - something positive, something you would have done differently, something positive -My rule: no improvement tip = deleted comment -This will benefit the person leaving the photo critique just as much if not more than the person receiving the critique. Thanks to Jessica at Jessica Faith Photography for submitting the following image. Settings: ISO 400, f/2.2, SS 1/2000 ...continue reading
Dear Courtney, You recently got your first DSLR and convinced Megan to come over and start teaching you manual mode. Yes, it is super confusing but you will get there. Manual mode seems like a daunting and confusing new language that you do not understand. Take your time. You will get there. You will be amazed that you will eventually be able to change your shutter speed, ISO, and aperture without even thinking about it. Your fingers will do the work for you. Despite ...continue reading
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