Your First DSLR

manual exposure : simplifed

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Ok mamas, I really, really hope that you have been giving manual mode a try. It really is the one thing that will take your photos to the next level. Just tell your auto mode that you’re officially fighting and you’re going to see what else is out there. I promise once you get the [...]

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An exception to the rule…

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And that rule being – SHOOT IN MANUAL! I shoot in Manual Mode – 93.8% of the time. But, there are certain times that I will use Aperture Priority Mode – and I’ll do it with my head held high. Because in the end, I really just want the shot. What is Aperture Priority Mode [...]

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how to photograph your baby bump

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So, you’re expecting! It’s completely understandable that because you’re spending your life savings on car seats, strollers and a gazillion burp cloths – a professional maternity photo shoot might be out of your reach. BUT…It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t document this most special time. After all, this is the time that your baby will be [...]

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6 tips to narrowing down your photos

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I am betting you have thousands of photos on your computer, am I right? And let me guess, you love them all, right? I mean they’re of your baby – so naturally. But, how do you know if you have a MONEY shot in there? How can you possibility pick the ones you want to [...]

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5 ways to improve your indoor photos

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It seems like so many of the fun occasions that we want to capture, happen indoors. And so often they are lit by the glow of birthday candles or the sweet burning embers of the fireplace. Now that is all fine and well – but COME ON – it makes photography almost impossible! There are [...]

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4 things to learn from frans hofmeester!

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You’re probably asking yourself – who is Frans Hofmeester? Understandably so. The name didn’t mean much to me until about 3 days ago. Frans Hofmeester created the time-lapse video of his daughter which shows her growing up from birth to 12 years old in about 3 minutes. It’s an absolutely touching and incredible thing to [...]

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