Would you like to get your camera off the automatic settings and take control of your camera? I am going to teach you about the different features that are available on most DSLR cameras (digital single-lens reflex) in this post and then I will do a more detailed post on some of the most important components of manual photography. The first step is to go to the dial on the top of your camera and turn the dial to “M” and away from the “Auto” or the green box option.
I have to say I love my “big” cameras and I have bought camera bags that look like purses so that I can have my big camera with me when I am out and about, but I LOVE the convenience of always having a camera with me on my iphone when it is not convenient to bring my big cameras.
Manufacturers are making them better and better with each new model. For the majority of the population, phone cameras work perfectly for their photo needs on a day to day basis. You can take some pretty awesome photos with your phone!
What do you photograph at birthdays? I wanted to share a few of the things that I like to photograph on that special day in our home.
Do you buy a cake or make a cake for the birthday person? Is there a family favourite that you always make or buy? Is there a theme cake? I always try to take a photo of the cake so we can look back each year to see what creation I have come up with.
Grant’s Car Crash Cake was perfect for his 11th birthday! He loves anything to do with cars and racing so he loved his cake!
Snapping photos at night can be challenging and rewarding! There are so many fun things hiding in the dark to capture – the moon, stars, shadows, lights, reflections …. I find working in manual mode has made the biggest difference in success for me with my photos in the dark! This post may get a little techie, but I will try to keep it simple and easy to understand. There is a lot of trial and error that goes on with night time photography and digital is so fantastic for learning and experimenting.
I like to capture the lights on our home at Christmas time, especially after a fresh snow.
Do you have an athlete in your house? Do you struggle with sports photography? I have hockey players, baseball players, golfers and hockey referees in my house so I have a few different sports to capture memories of in different seasons. Each sport is a little different to photograph. Let me share what I have learned through the years and seasons.
All of the stages of a flower are beautiful so I try to capture all of the growth of the flower.
Love the clematis in my yard and I love the flower centre.
Back to school is a milestone every year in our house and doesn’t go by without photos each year. It is fun to find creative ways to document this time of year in photos. I am going to share some ways I have done this over the years with our children.
I love attending weddings and I love taking photos at weddings! As the guest there are so many fun things to snap photos of and I am going to give you a few tips and things I like capturing with my camera.
We just went to a gorgeous outdoor wedding this past weekend so the photo opportunities were abundant! I love details so I love taking photos of the decorations and the creativity the bride and groom have poured into their wedding. Usually the couple’s personalities shine through the decoration choices and it was certainly was the case at this wedding.
Do you try to capture everything at your celebrations and events on camera?
That was me!
I saw everything through the viewfinder on my camera and didn’t seem to enjoy the party or celebration.
Here are a few pointers of what to get photos of and put your camera down and enjoy the party!
Continue reading Photograph Tips for Celebrations and Events
In the summer our family spends a lot of time in or around water. I have a few examples of fun effects you try with your camera at pools, the lake, the ocean and waterfalls. With just a few adjustments with the settings on your camera you can change the look of the water in your photo.
