Sunday, January 25, 2009

Light

I've been slowly trying to improve my photography and use the never-before-used settings on my camera so in 5 years I can treat myself to a newer, nicer camera...but I've promised myself not until I master the settings on this one!

So far the simplest (and best) thing I've done to improve pictures is using as much natural light as much as possible






...and playing with my focus dial for making the camera focus on things a certain distance away

(focus on the feet, but still get the face in the background)




(focus on the face and not the greedy hand reaching for my camera).


Oops.


He got it. (I should have dialed down the focus one more notch...just a little blurry).


It's hard to make a picture go wrong with sunlight...it just does wonders!



But sometimes, instead of using the sun, the dark contrast and shadows of strategically placed light is also fun.




In which case, it's helpful to use a little bit of moon :)

6 comments:

Kathy said...

Ha ha! I loved the "bit of moon!".

I love your photographs, Wheetah! You do such a great job capturing the light and the angles just right.

And it's fortunate that you have such an adorable subject to experiment on :).

GrammyG said...

I too love the "bit of moon".
You are becomming a master at your photography.
Wonderful pictures of a most handsome young man.
Always, love to all

Aunt Tracee said...

Aw. You are really a great photographer and I always enjoy your pics. And of course the bit of moon was adorable. :-)

Marita said...

I always tell people that my sister-in-law is an amazing photographer. And...you can't go wrong with a naked baby! :)

Michelle said...

so much cuteness! as cute as all the shots are, my favorite is #5... that smile makes my day!

Anonymous said...

You are such a great photographer!
You two make a great team, you with your skills and him with his cuteness!

I also love your pics! I love the the little moon, but I also really like the feet picture!

Keep 'em coming!