That’s of course one of the tricks to getting a good photo. Just keep taking pictures! But even when your doing some of the most mundane things, you might just find some perfect light and a child with a great attitude for the day! Here are two shots from our recent overnight in NYC. We went window shopping down in SOHO and while in a furniture store, she sat down while we browsed. When I checked on her, I noticed that the window light streaming in from the high broad windows was beautiful. Her eyes just sparkled when she looked up at me. Of course, I said, oh, you look so pretty, stay right there! The warm tones in the store made it even more beautiful and she cooperated for two or three shots. (32mm; F/5; ISO 400).
At the next store, there were floor to ceiling windows all around the 2nd floor store. And she picked up a nice prop- a bouquet of artificial sunflowers – and promptly sat on the floor in front of the window. Because I was so close to her, not more than five feet, and used a focal length slightly more than normal (65mm), the flowers are out of focus. (65m; F/5; ISO 400). For both shots, I had my camera in aperture priority mode so that I could always pick the most wide open aperture I could get given the lighting. This way I ensured the background would be a little softer to make her pop out. And I always focus on the eyes (or the eye that is closest to the camera).
My motto exactly – I can’t count how many times I’ve needed the camera for a great shot and it’s been home on the kitchen cabinet. Now I keep my little one with a pretty decent zoom in my purse at all times:)
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Best Wishes!
Kristin
hi, i’m thinking of buying a DLSR soon.. for a beginner, which one you think is better? Nikon D40 or D40x? š
just doin my round of bloghops. hope to c u over my site, too. š
Hello Stacie,
Nice to meet you, following now from MBC. What beautiful pictures, look forward to seeing more. Maybe I can pick up a tip or two.
-Blake