Photography Tips: shooting in manual mode
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 Faye at Faye Sevel Photography for submitting the following image. Settings: ISO- 200, f/5, SS 1/1600 ...continue reading
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Time for our Lensbaby Love circle again. I have had so much fun doing our photography habit of the month - daily shooting. I have captured some of my favorite images lately. I started the project off with taking some pictures of the kids with my Lensbaby Composer Pro Sweet 35mm Optic. The girls love their camera which has no batteries but that doesn't stop them from acting out what they see ALL the time. I would be thrilled if my kids has a passion for photography. Follow ...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 Kristin for submitting the following image. Settings: ISO 400, SS 1/125, f/2.5 ...continue reading
Since our last post of 5 Must-Read Photography Books was so popular we decided to add a few more books to the list. 1. The Luminous Portrait by Elizabeth Messina Allison Jacob's Favorite It was so exciting to get to hear Elizabeth Messina speak at WPPI this past year. She reviewed how she set up some of her favorite images including her camera, settings, and thoughts behind creating the images. So, when I learned she had published a book, The Luminous Portrait: Capture the Beauty of ...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 Linnea Halonen for submitting the following image. Settings: f/2.8, SS 1/125, ISO 320 ...continue reading
This month is going to be a challenge but such a GREAT challenge. We are going to shoot EVERY.SINGLE.DAY! You know how much I loved doing my Project 365 in 2010 and how much it improved my photography. I have tried to do two other 365's since that one but ended up failing. So let's start small with manageable expectations - 30 days. Surely we can pick up our camera everyday for 30 days. We all want to improve our photography. Who doesn't want to get better at something they love? Well, ...continue reading
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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
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