November 29, 2012

yep...I blogged

It's a miracle, I actually blogged! I think I will give myself a pat on the back. I promise there is a good reason why I've been MIA...more on that later. 

Let me tell you a little story of my photography journey so far. When I first started out with my shiny new DSLR, I realized light was very important when taking pictures. But, I became obsessed with trying to figure out how to shoot manual and trying to edit my pictures (and not make them look creepy), that I forgot to consider light. Which is totally ridiculous, considering all a picture is, is light. I was feeling very frustrated because I couldn't figure out why my pictures didn't look the way I wanted. One day it hit me...hello, try focusing on your lighting. That has been my main focus now, learning to see the light. It has made a world of difference for me, and I still have a ways to go.

Long story short, if you are new to photography or want to start, save yourself mounds of time, and tons of tears, and focus on light. I promise, lighting will make the biggest difference! 

  
  

October 17, 2012

allen family

Thank you Allen's for being so patient with me. I have been having a love hate relationship with my computer lately. I had so much fun with this little family!


October 9, 2012

boys and their toys

I put my camera up to my eye, ready to take his picture. "No!" he yells out, with a glare upon his face. I tried my luck again, put the camera up to my eye...no luck. I thought to myself, how am I going to take his pictures with his baby brother? All of the sudden it hit me. "Hey Cole, can we take some pictures of your toys!" He hesitated, grabbed his toys, and I shot away. Worked like a charm. He was all smiles when it was his turn to take pictures with his new baby brother.


I definitely don't claim to specialize in newborn photography. But I'm dying to get my hands in newborn lifestyle sessions. Any takers?











October 6, 2012

a girl named juliet

Her name is Juliet, the little girl, that is. She is as cute as can be! I would steal her name, but I don't think it fits me. 

We (by "we" I mean they) threw rocks in a stream, walked, ran, tickled, danced, laughed, and played. To top it all off we watched "Strawberry Shortcake" on the ride home. I guess you could say we had fun!

Here we go, another look into my portfolio building work. I seriously love taking lifestyle family pictures. It's so rewarding to me. I would love to hear what you think!