Thank you SO much for voting on that little poll last week! It helps me a lot to know why you keep coming back for more photography lessons. 255 people said they have a dslr and just want better pics of their family–I LOVE it! To the 87+52 (kinda blurred the lines on one question) of you who don’t have a dslr, I feel bad that most of my tutorials are aimed at those WITH them. For really great photography, you will need that, but there are definitely things to do to improve before you do (I hope today’s lesson applies to you). To the 53 of you that have a photography business and want to improve, glad you are here, and glad I can help.
With that said, I thought I’d go creative and talk about unique ways to frame your shot to add a little interest. I was just lost in blogland yesterday and stumbled upon a photographers website who spoke about an instructor she had that questioned why she framed her shot a certain way. It was of a building and it was a pull back shot of that building. She said she liked various features on the building and he suggested she find a way to creatively document the building verses just a big pull back shot. Using angles and depth of field to our advantage can make a shot go from great to WOW.
When I took my daughter out for her one year pics, I posted a bunch on my blog and asked to hear favorites (because she is my child, they are all my favorites and I couldn’t decifer objectively). So many people said this was their favorite shot:
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April says
Fun pictures. thanks for sharing your views.
Awesome! I just took some photos with my point and shoot of the kids at grandma's farm. I used the chain link fence to frame the shot and turned it B&W. I love it, if only my hubby wasn't squinting:) Check it out http://www.joyinthejumble.com/2010/07/on-funny-farm.html
Hopefully for Christmas I will get a Canon Rebel and will be able to take better photos; because of all the options.
What is a dlsr?
Love all of your photography–so creative and inspiring. I'm hoping to upgrade my camera one of these days so that I can (attempt to) take awesome pictures like these!
Digital single lens reflex (dslr). Sorry, mentioned it before…. it is basically a "big camera" or non point and shoot. Able to attach lenses, etc.
Kristen i am loving your photography tips and it has inspired me to really get into photography.
I wan to be able to document my girls life with beautiful photos taken by me :)
I am actually thinking of getting a DSLR but not quite sure which one would suit a beginner like me would love if you could give me some recommendations?
Great post! I love that last shot and the one of your daughter is so cute! :)
Beautiful pictures! I actually know one of those couples and all of the family shots were great!
It is so funny to look at pictures on the web and see someone you know!!
Thanks again for the great photo tips, love it every week!
What kind of DSLR do you recommend? I am looking to upgrade to a new camera soon?
I love this! It has inspired me. Thank you so much.
I love your blog!! I am your newest follower. I would love to pick you some camera tips from you. I just got my first slr last year and I still only use auto.
Bonnie :)
Very interesting post.
P.S. I just recently got a DSLR for the first time and am trying to learn how to take better photos of my family.