We succeeded! It was quite cloudy, as it had just finished raining, so I had plenty of soft light. We spent some time on the swings, and the slide, and just relaxing in the grass.
You can see more photos on my facebook page HERE.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Calabrese | Family Portraits | 4.15.12
Last week, I got together with my friend, her fiance, and their beautiful baby boy. My Our goal was to take some family shots for them, as well as Nicholas's 9 month portraits.
We succeeded! It was quite cloudy, as it had just finished raining, so I had plenty of soft light. We spent some time on the swings, and the slide, and just relaxing in the grass.
You can see more photos on my facebook page HERE.
We succeeded! It was quite cloudy, as it had just finished raining, so I had plenty of soft light. We spent some time on the swings, and the slide, and just relaxing in the grass.
You can see more photos on my facebook page HERE.
Saturday, April 07, 2012
Lucas | Newborn Portraits | 3.27.12
I had the pleasure of taking Lucas's newborn photos last week. And I say that because it really was my pleasure! He is my cousin's first son, and we are all looking forward to spoiling him.
You can see more photos on my facebook page HERE.
You can see more photos on my facebook page HERE.
Friday, April 06, 2012
Tutorial Tuesday - Using Reflectors
Sarah from Naptime Momtog and Ashley from Ramblings & Photos have started a new meme! This link-up is called Tutorial Tuesday. They will give us a challenge or a new tutorial, and we post our results.
Yes, I know. Today is Friday. It's been a long week.
This week, they briefly discussed the use of reflectors for portrait shots. I have 2 reflectors, a 22" and a 42", both from Flashpoint and both with 5 colors (translucent, white, black, silver, and soft gold. They've been incredibly helpful when photographing newborns.
When I photographed Lucas last week, my main source of natural light was sunlight streaming through a large window in the living room. Each time we moved him into a different position, I would test my lighting as he was settling back into his deep sleep. For the shots below, my first photo was my tester without a reflector. My light source was to the right. In the second photo, I propped the reflector (I think I was using the small one at this point) up against the arm of the couch and then held it angled toward Lucas's face with my left hand. My camera was propped on my knee so I could use my right hand to adjust settings. Both of these photos are unposed, unprocessed, simple test shots.
Obviously, using my reflector made a significant difference in the lighting on his face. Less shadows under his nose and eyes. Definitely a smart investment there!
*Stay tuned tomorrow for a preview of Lucas's session!
Yes, I know. Today is Friday. It's been a long week.
This week, they briefly discussed the use of reflectors for portrait shots. I have 2 reflectors, a 22" and a 42", both from Flashpoint and both with 5 colors (translucent, white, black, silver, and soft gold. They've been incredibly helpful when photographing newborns.
When I photographed Lucas last week, my main source of natural light was sunlight streaming through a large window in the living room. Each time we moved him into a different position, I would test my lighting as he was settling back into his deep sleep. For the shots below, my first photo was my tester without a reflector. My light source was to the right. In the second photo, I propped the reflector (I think I was using the small one at this point) up against the arm of the couch and then held it angled toward Lucas's face with my left hand. My camera was propped on my knee so I could use my right hand to adjust settings. Both of these photos are unposed, unprocessed, simple test shots.
Obviously, using my reflector made a significant difference in the lighting on his face. Less shadows under his nose and eyes. Definitely a smart investment there!
*Stay tuned tomorrow for a preview of Lucas's session!
Thursday, April 05, 2012
i heart faces Challenge - Happiness
I have never experienced it, myself. But I have seen it and I have felt it emanating from new parents. That happiness that comes along with the multitude of emotions new babies bring. Despite the fear and anxiety and sleepiness, they are happy.
Seeing moments like these makes me so happy that I decided to go into business. Honestly, I just love capturing happiness like this. I might be addicted to it!
Seeing moments like these makes me so happy that I decided to go into business. Honestly, I just love capturing happiness like this. I might be addicted to it!
This photo was submitted to the I Heart Faces photo challenge – www.iheartfaces.com.
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