The heat is on! Summer started off here on the east with an incredibly oppressive heat wave. However, that also means hours in a plastic child pool,running under the sprinkler, making water filled balloons to throw at anyone who passes by your "fort" and drinking cold iced tea. That's what I think of when I recall my childhood.
Although I have been trying to gather my props and ideas for a "themed photo session", I couldn't resist the warm setting sun this week as it cascading perfectly over my daughter's wide brim hat. Seems to me these may be my most favorite photos ever as the last photo required no editing except a little de-fogging and the first two I added a bit of contrast to capture the shadows on her pretty dimples.
I am so excited for this evening shoot with another favorite model. Last night I met with her parents and we walked miles scouting out beautiful locations right near their house. I love finding unexpected new locations! Now all I have to do is narrow them all down to 1-2 hours (should be fun considering all the outfit changes).
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the warm, lazy summer days!
Ivy
Well I am switching gears, FINALLY, and stepping out of a learned habit...that is, to not shoot directly into the light, but instead use shade or face your subject away from the light. WHAT WAS I THINKING? the most beautiful photographs are always back lit, especially in ambient light settings.
So last week, as the warm sun started to set, I dragged my equipment out to a nearby field and again using candy to bribe my favorite subject, I was honestly astonished at the results when I down loaded the photos. Processing these photos was a breeze, only because I got the exposure correct for a change:)) But the fun part was using blending modes to soften, deepen surrounding colors. I used a bit of sharpening to polish off the images but otherwise was quite happy with the results. Now I can't wait to do more. Warm afternoon light is so beautiful, especially this time of year when Spring is just around the corner.
More photographs to come. I decided since I learned so much from many online free tutorials, I wanted to give back and share what works for me. So in my next post, bring your pencil and pad and take some notes on the most simplest way to process a photo in five minutes or less (and yes that's a record for me).
Happy Spring!
