So, I took matters into my own hands. Lulu and I had our own spontaneous photo shoot in the back yard. I figured I have a nice camera and a cute baby, so I would give it a whirl.
Now you will see the reasons why I am not (though I desperately want to be) a professional photographer...
The bark on the tree is in perfect focus, but the baby (my focal point) is fuzzy
I was going for an artsy look through the tall grass, but it just didn't work
I was trying to get a cute little shot of her peeking out from behind the tree, butit turned out more creepy than cute.
Again, dead grass in perfect focus. Baby running in darling rumba outfit? Blurry.
Not our finest moment, but it makes me laugh.I definitely caught her being ornery on film...
(trying to eat a rock)
(trying to eat a rock)Ended up with some pictures I like...
And some I love...
It was a fun morning activity, and I'm happy with the photos, but I don't think I'll give up my day job. It would help if I knew how to use a more advanced photo editing tool than Picasa and Picnik. I tried to play around with color and only ended up with nauseating brightness...
I'm looking for more of an antiqued look not some sort of nuclear glow.I want my photos to look like the ones in the Pioneer Woman's photo contests. I want the "wow" factor. But I have to ask myself, what is more important: the photo itself or the subject of the photo? I don't want to be so concerned with being a good photographer that I forget the reason I am taking photos in the first place. To capture a moment and remember it. And that can be accomplished with great photos, just okay ones and really horrible ones.
The reason for the photo shoot was to remember what Lulu was like at 19 months. And I think our little session captured that not because of my skills or editing. But because as her Mommy I know that it's Lulu, not the photographer, who has the "wow" factor...
Wow.
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The photos you love are perfect! I love them too! I am a wannabe photographer. I don't have the patience to 'muck around' on lightroom or photoshop or whatever for too long, although I will have to for my latest crop of shots today, that I actually quite like. I find when shooting my nieces and nephew, that I just have to keep firing off the shots, as it increases the odds of getting a good one (especially the 3 year old who sticks out her tongue, and then gives you the biggest natural giggle in all the world :-) And as you said, the important thing is to have a record of how they are at that moment. (ooops, sorry, long comment - love your blog!)
Those ones came out just fine. I have learned that you just have to take a lot of pictures and you'll get some good ones in there!!! Looks like a great day with one little cutie!
She is adorable in all the pictures...so you definitely captured her adorableness. I thimk you did a great job!
Blessings,
Amy
You did a great job!!! It is so hard to capture the beauty and joy of moving little ones :) I think you got some great pics. I look forward to any advice you can share about editing software...I need to try something new too...
I think you got some fabulous shots - several that have wow factor in fact.
And is it just me, or does she look like Jack in that picture under the belly button one where she is biting her lip?
I like it!! Wish my skills would be better too, but mt babes are more important :) I love the moments you captured :)
I put myself at your level of photography too...I love it, but I have no clue what I'm doing. But I love it when we get lucky and capture some of those truly precious moments! Lulu is adorable and you did a GREAT job!
absolutely perfect!
Those are terrific photos. What kind of camera do you have? I'm in the search for a new one already. I love, love cameras! In fact, I am dying to take a photography class at SCC sometime in the future.
HOLY SMOKES! You take fantastic pictures!!! ....it didn't hurt that your subject was pretty DARN cute herself!! :) What a DOLL!
...I need to get some photo taking tips from you! :) AWESOME!
(I do have the same white, bench rocking chair! ha! :) - hmmmm... I will have to get my little sweetie on there - once she's home) :)
The pics are great MIssy - and it really doesnt matter who was in focus.
You often say exactly something I could say, but much better than I. :) I love the pictures...I was laughing all the way through. This is also my life. The epic journey through a sea of digital pictures in order to get to the Perfect One. But. That is the beauty of digital cameras, no?
By the way, your comments on the "outtakes" are perfect. :)
Such sweet photos! You capture her spirit in photos AND words. What a gift. :)
You crack me up!! I think we should hang out! I know the feeling of getting the "good" picture...I think it's all about getting the right settings on your camera...and WHO DOES THAT????? I know I don't read the instruction manual I should). Your pictures are GREAT!!!! Love the "nuclear glow" one--I have that option when I "fix" my pictures--YUCK!
Those are great pictures!! She is such a doll. I am with you and prefer to do the kid's pictures myself...I think the kids look more natural when I take them!
You got some great shots to remember these days. I'm sure even the pros have some pics they just end up deleting.
You did have a great subject for those shots though, so that makes it easier.
Missy, I love your heart...and your pics are pretty good too! Happy 19 months LuLu!
I love all of them! Your commentary is hilarious and made me laugh.out.loud as I feel like most of my photos turn out like I'm trying to be all artsy but the pictures don't quite measure up:) She is beautiful and they are all moments to be treasued!
Thank you so much for the comment on our blog and I'll be sure and let you know if we order more baseball tees!
Blessings~ Shannon
Hi! I just got your comment on my AhniArt blog and I would love to talk with you more about doing a custom canvas for you. Thanks for taking a look, and if you would like to email me at ahniart@gmail.com we can discuss what you are thinking about. LOVE-LOVE-LOVE your photo shoot of your beauty babe! She is precious!
Grace to you,
Amy
she is so precious!
and you're doing pretty good with the photos! you got several great ones...that's what matters!
Lucy is so pretty and has such a sweet little personality! Every time I stop by your blog I'm WOWed by your sweet children AND your gifted writing. You did a perfect job of capturing 19 months.
Missy, she is just too sweet!
beautiful girl... and you can't mess that up... even if you were a pitiful photographer, which you are not.
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