Random comments about the photos I take.
Ok, the actual puppy pose shot didn’t turn out well enough to make the cut, but that’s what I think of when I see these two together. I learned that boys aren’t really into taking photos as much as girls are, but I was able to grab a couple shots.
Part of the “toll” paid for being at my house is playing lighting model. I am horrible at directing children, so I’ve decided to just let them go about their business.
I also remembered why I fell out of love with my 85mm. Being a human zoom doesn’t work when there’s not enough room to move back to.
I was interested to know if the lighting was good on the deck mid-morning. It’s an overcast fall-ish day. I made a half-effort and brought out my SB-700, but was too lazy to pop open the softbox. Note to self: pop open the softbox next time.
I also dusted off my 85mm prime. Note to self: prime isn’t always better.
Yesterday, I got my hair cut and brought along my fantastically dashing client for his first trip to a hair salon. Despite his serious demeanor in the chair, a compliment from the barista shortly after brightened his mood.
I was scanning my Facebook wall when I came across Rock the Shot’s September challenge: Laughter. This is the first image that came to mind.
I took this photo at my cousin’s wedding. I wasn’t the hired photographer there. I was just a guest. Luckily, I was seated next to the stage. My Nikon N80 had an unfinished roll of film in it, so I took about six shots that night.
Biggest smile of the night.
Chris is unquestionably less intelligent than Doggie was (there, I said it). However, I admit that Chris is more photogenic. He looked happy on the front steps this afternoon with his new squeaky toy. Tongue out; ears up. Good boy.
Sometimes (ok, often) my unplanned shots are the best. Thus making it more important that I resolve this whole “background problem” I have. And I won’t even blame my narrow background because no matter how big my background is, I swear I would find a way to mess it up.
I suppose I could have easily Photoshopped out the background. Eh.
Back-to-school has arrived. Now I can go back to my normal work routine. However, before I do, I decided to haul my lights and background out once more. I quickly realized that my backdrop was 6 feet too narrow and my living room not sufficiently wide either. Why hadn’t I noticed this before? I suppose I can avoid full-length shots for the time being.
I volunteered to take photos at the annual TAPS Conference and was assigned to “the Spa Session”. I actually brought my flash along, but decided against it after I realized they were trying to create a soothing atmosphere.
