Whenever I hit an antique store…or really any store, for that matter...I look for props I can use in photo shoots. There are some things that are staples and I use again and again, but I really...
flow blue photo shoot
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styling photos
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about styling for a retail space. In reply to that post, Tanya from Ever After Cottage shared this comment... "This was a great article! Could you possibly do...
Camera Comparison & Shop Goodies
Okay, I love winter and snow, but I'm done with it this year. I've had enough and I'm ready for spring. I'm sure I'm not alone in that sentiment. We had another snow day today and more ice and...
first tethered photo shoot
Oh, it's wonderful... I finally have my real computer back. I have the software all set up to work with my new camera, so I was very inspired to have a photo shoot this morning. When I got my...
three elements of shooting in manual mode
Well, everyone liked the photography posts, so I'm going to throw in another one for those who are scared to start shooting in manual mode. I want to explain what you gain when you do that and what...
officegallery
Now that I've had a few days to play with my new camera (the Nikon d800 for those who missed it), I've been playing around with my existing lenses to see what new lenses I want to purchase. I...
60mm lens & Cleaning my office
Now that I've had a few days to play with my new camera (the Nikon d800 for those who missed it), I've been playing around with my existing lenses to see what new lenses I want to purchase. I...
Taking my new camera for a spin
I shared a couple of days ago that I finally took the plunge and bought a professional camera - a Nikon d800. I wanted to share a bit about how I made that decision. It all started with seeing...
a new nikon & getting organized
It's been a bit of a rough couple of days for me. I know there are much bigger problems in the world and this is so small in the grand scheme of things, but the hard drive on my computer died...on...
Controlling Light |
If you've been working on improving your photography skills, you may have picked up on the fact that lighting is the key. It's not just about adding more light, but controlling the light you have....