A Photo Tip I Learned

I've been reading some different books/articles on photography lately. Today I got a clip in the mail from my mom that had different photo tips and I had to grab my camera and try out a few things. The best thing I learned today, was to avoid direct sunlight. It helps reduce shadows. I love a lot of light in my pictures, but I've been getting frustrated about them being washed out. I'd always thought the more light the better, but the article recommended looking for shaded areas, or taking pictures inside by a window, or on overcast days. It still gives you plenty of light without washing out whatever you're taking a picture of. It was a lot of fun today, and I love how a lot of my pictures turned out.

Up close Linc.

Yay, no shadows! The sun was out when I took this one, so I moved her into the over hang and tried some shots there. The shade worked like a charm.

How can this picture not break your heart? I've posted a few more sad ones for you too.

Poor sick Owen. He's been feeling so bad, but it's made him extra cuddly. Hmm, if he weren't so miserable, I think I'd like to keep him like this.

I'm the sympathetic mom who when my boy came crying to me about getting hit in the mouth with a light saber, had to snap those beautifully sad eyes before I gave him hug.

It's funny that O is smiling in this picture, because usually he freaks out if you turn him upside down.

My favorite Owen angle, by a window.

Clone Trooper Blaster.

Logan's Lego Clone Trooper Blaster wing. (try saying that five times fast!)

A boy with a mission. (This one was taken in direct sun. Sometimes I like how they turn out too.)

Lincoln has a face (gotta love it) that is very hard to capture without shadows. I was very excited about this one. I thank the overcast weather, my new best friend.


Love that boy.

One little drop.

Okay, I'm being real and posting what I REALLY look like on a day without make-up, or straightened hair......sorry. What can I say? I'm a stay at home mom, so my kids love me no matter what right? Anyway, while I was playing with my camera today I figured out the 'ten seconds to scramble into place' button and had to play with it. This was not my only attempt, but it was the best I could do. The boys thought it was hilarious watching me race into place. It was pretty windy today, and so this is the only shot you're going to get. It got a little crazy.