Practice makes perfect :-)

My kids are to getting so sick of me chasing them around with a camera! But there is so much to learn when it comes to photography. Just clicking the shutter is only the beginning. Well that's not entirely true. It's sort of the middle because first you need to pay attention to your surroundings and more importantly your light. Getting your lighting right can make all the difference in a picture. Bad light can just ruin it! So with that said I have been trying some side lighting like in the picture above. The problem that can arise if you are not careful is one half the face in a shadow and the other half way over exposed. Another tricky lighting situation is backlighting. This can be beautiful but it can also ruin a picture with the background too over exposed and the subject in unflattering shadows.

The other thing I have been working on is my processing skills. The trick with processing is to enhance the picture, not edit it to a point of looking fake. Processing is a personal thing and everyone does it differently. I really enjoy a de-saturated look. Almost vintage but not too much! I am currently trying to learn how to use Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. I have been using Lilyblue's presets and actions. Her photo's are very close to what I want for mine.

I hope you don't all get sick of seeing my kids. Hopefully very soon I will have some sessions with other children to show you all!!
xo Sebrina