A fun bath time for the kidlets. Storyboard. I’m loving these!
Taken at nighttime, no flash, high ISO. I did run an action that made it grainy (on top of being grainy with a high ISO), but my camera seemed to pull through for me.
Photog Tip#1: For those of you that use flash all the time indoors– it’s fun to just turn it off (be brave!), adjust your camera (read that manual about ISOs!), and see what you can do. Put your kiddos near a window where there’s enough natural light so that you don’t have to use a flash indoors. Try various poses and watch how the window light casts shadows and varying shades of light on your subject.
Natural light creates drama. Flash really washes subjects out, taking depth out of your pictures. I’m not a big fan of flash…if you want to try no flash indoors and want a little feedback (just do it!!!) send your image to maggiejmcd@msn.com I’ll let you know what I think and coach you through it (to the best of my ability!). Make sure to tell me a little background info on your pic. Where, when, ISO, etc. Why not just try it?–I’m sure it would help me, too!
***On a different note…do any of you blog readers out there (I know people read this thing!) know a good place for me to take some desert pics?
We’re talking saguaro cacti, big rocks and all that with nothing else around. I’m gearing up for a funky desert photo shoot and need some locations! There have got to be some hikers/explorers out there that can help out!!!***
fantastic models…LOVE the middle foot pic! what action?
Hey Jen 🙂
Totally Rad — Super Old Skool Fast
Thanks for asking (& your comments)!
~m
A great spot for desert photos would be up near Goldfield Ghost Town (just off the 60 & Idaho – right past the exit to my house). They have a website, but they have old mining equipment laying around, tons of cactus, and the superstition mountain is right in the background. It’s beautiful. You could also check out Saguaro Lake and Canyone Lake – both have dramatic cliffs dropping down into the water (Canyon Lake more so), lots of big cactus, etc….Canyon Lake is about 15 minutes past the Ghost Town.
I can’t wait to see the pics! I love seeing all your new stuff…
Jill
Yeah! That sounds absolutely PERFECT, Jill. Can’t wait–we’ll be heading there for sure! Thanks for your comments and kind words. 🙂 ~m
Bath-time == FUN!