Ok, photography is not my strength. In fact, it is rare that I take a good picture. E is interested in it, even has a nice point-and-click camera that he received for college graduation, and has taken a few classes (in high school I think). But, I--the one usually with B and with the camera--am the one who needs to know photography.Yes, I attended a little seminar on the subject (i.e. Enrichment), but really, it was too technical for me. I have figured out that pictures look better if they are taken from above--thanks Heather and Stacey.
So, can anyone tell me how I got B's eyes to shine like they do in this picture? I think I must just have been slightly higher than her level. I'm not even sure if I used the flash. I know that light is important, but it's hard for me to figure it all out. I also like the way the light is on her face and hair. And I remember something about the "Rule of Thirds." But, her face is centered and still looks good, right? Would it be better if it wasn't centered? The only thing I do know is that it is a digital camera and the shutter was partially closed (due to the fact that B jammed her little finger up there a couple weeks ago).
Anyhow, random post, but I'd like a few of these questions answered if anyone has the time. I would like to recreate pictures like this at some future date.
Thanks in advance for any advice you can all provide! And Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
4 comments:
Hey Rachel,
I just read a blog post on this that you may be interested in:
http://bandralphie.blogspot.com/2008/02/joy-joy-joy-and-their-hearts-where.html
Happy St. Patty's day to you too!
Your picture works because she's centered in the middle third of both the horizontal and vertical axis. (Whew, I need to lie down, I haven't said AXIS in ages)
I wish I were a better photographer, too. Honestly, I think it has a lot to do with practice and even more to do with quality of camera. Unfortunately.
Lets go to the zoo this week and practice taking pictures of the kids while there. Then come over some night and we'll talk about what worked, why, and how to edit so your pics look their best.
Better lenses to take better photos, but if the composition is not there, it will still be lacking.
Well it's about time I look at your blog. I love it! I feel like I could just read it and not worry about all those phone calls I'm not making to you!
As for the photo, I think I agree with your friend about why it still looks good even though it's smack dab in the center although I never really knew the reason why.
I think you get the shine from the flash. The stuff in the background has shadows behind it which happens with a flash. It makes her hair and eyes shine differently.
Congrats on the match! I'm so excited for you. Looks like I can make one more trip out in February!
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