Some times I end up with good photos like this one. But, as a mom on a tight (really tight) budget I can't afford the artistic talents of those mentioned above to preserve the beauty of what is this bountiful season of my life.
I was graciously given a new camera last year for Christmas (Thanks bro!) to replace the sorta high end one I left on the back of Mr. Incredible's truck. It's your basic point in shoot and I know there is potential contained within I just can't seem to tap into it!
Here are some sample photos I took (Moosekat did all the posing himself):
I had put up a dark blue sheet as a backdrop and pointed some track lighting we have up at the shoot location (ha ha). I tried flash on, flash off, changing resolution, and messed with the ISO. But, ISO sorry this is the best I came up with:
Anyhow I guess I'll have to stick to taking pictures on cloudy days until I can get someone to help me out with this. By the way, you see that kid up there...he's going to be SEVEN in 11 days! SEVEN!!!! I'm having a hard time with it in case you hadn't noticed.
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Disclaimer: My photos aren't that great most of the time, however, I've read countless tips and the one that I like best is stop using the flash. It distorts the true color. Obviously, if it is a dark room or night, use it, but if you're wanting portraits or whatever, don't use it. Use a tripod. Use the self-timer while using the tripod. Every little jiggle causes distortion. Use a free photo editing software like Picassa, or Picnik, or whatever. I use Picassa3. But there's lots others. I have photoshop but never use it. I know most folks who edit the prof. photos use it, but I've not figured it out yet. If you go to the blog Posie Gets Cozy, she has a sidebar link somewhere on her blog...maybe in categories...that gives photo tips. That's where I've gotten mine.
I remember some very basics from the single photography class I took in school, and basically, since the lighting totally confused me (to flash or not to flash, apertures, etc) I tried to just start with placement of objects - meaning using line of vision, to "draw" you into the picture. Painters use this technique I've noticed, and you can create a very nice and inviting picture simply by angles, placement, etc. I wish I had a better camera to use though...but I do think I have a card for you to use, so remind me to get it for you and see if it is the right size, it's been sitting around waiting for someone to use! - Jules
I was once told everyone is good at something, not many are good are many things, and no one is good at everything. You don't have to be good a photography. I think you pictures are wonderful because of the subjects!!
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