You are all going to get SO sick of seeing Amber by the end of the month! LOL!
I do have a STAMP post to share, but not till later today. I HOPE to get a video done but with the first few nice Spring days may just play with my kids 😀
Im having so much fun learning more about my camera-Jay got me this FABULOUS book called
Nikon D40/D40x Digital Field Guide by David D. Busch
This is perfect for me since I am self teaching. I don’t know why self teaching with a CAMERA stresses me out, when that is how I do everything else!
Anyway the book AWESOME! Full of color photos-easier to understand too. I only had it 2 days and would totally tell ANYONE who has a camera like mine to get it (or his other versions for other cameras as they are the same-just camera specific)
I took it to the park and used it to get the best photos I could!
What I LOVE about the book is it has these sections called Creating Great Photos and Photo Subjects-It has a guide at the end of each section to guide you!
It guide has the following categories in your photo selection-
for instance Portrait :talks about all the key elements and directions to maximizing the best reults of your photos
At the chapter end (they aren’t LONG-and are easy to understand)
There is a GUIDE for HOMEWORK! So YOU can try what he talks about a go!
Sections are what you need to set on your camera or other key elements
“On your own” “Lighting” “camera settings” “Exposure” “Lens” “Accessories” so it walks you through the steps for the BEST results. LOVE IT.
So I gave it a try.
I got a SOFTER look on this one above-don’t remember how! LOL!
Now she goes forward-
YIKES! Shes comin right for us!
There is a section in the book called “Practice Picture”so I can see exactly what I need to do with my camera when needing to get an ACTION shot-being at the park Amber was actively swinging on the swings-so I was able to quickly look up HOW to get the best photo! I think I got great results for owning my camera a few days. Only my second time using it 😀
I LOVE this one!!! Wind in her hair-just so happy. I used a continuous photo setting, to get every second on the swing-it was REALLY cool.
I don’t think I got it ALL right, as I didn’t want to MISS the moment of NATURAL fun and I definitely did want to make her pose endlessly! But it was SOOOO fun.
I had like 6 mom’s at the park excited about MY experience and asking me questions, just because I was just giddy over all of it. One thought I worked for a newspaper! LOL! NOPE! Just a crazy mom here! LOL!
2 of them were going to the camera store (there is one in our area that is closing and they are having a 40% off sale) right after the park! Im going today after hearing that news!
Now she is running
I obviously should have done something different due to the shadows-but I was on continuous run-so I don’t think I could use the FLASH with that one.
Closer to the camera
And SLAM! This is her running right up to the camera
Kind of dark. Bad lighting. But I still love the look.
Now I will move onto the GOLDEN photo!
I got a soft look and blurred the background. I am totally loving this photograph!!! I really like the angle. I was literally laying on the ground!
This is another one I got.
Much more serious. Poor kid had to cough, but held it in and said she was waiting for me to take the picture! LOL! She then went on a coughing jag (she is sick this week-:C) for like a minute!
I love the color and the way the trees look in the back. It toally matched her shirt!! And eyes! How cool is that??
So I think after a MONTH of photos, Ill decide which 6 to submit. I should just make her a portfolio! LOL! It will be a HARD 6 to pick 😀 Ill keep you posted.
Thanks for all the great links and comments on my new venture. Im having fun. All in all-my kids are much more FUN to get pictures of than my card creations! LOL!!!! They are, afterall my best work to date!
I hope to get some nice kid TRIO pictures soon too. They grow SO fast.
Thats it for my photo stuff.
Thanks for reading.
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Your daughter is absolutely adorable. (looks alot like her mom I think) Taking photos is so much fun. I take loads of pictures of my son all the time. Have a nice day! /Hanna
Ahhhhh… I am enjoying reading about your new camera photo shoots 🙂 and your darling daughter is the perfect subject! 🙂 Great feature, the picture came out perfect! really they are — will keep reading about what you uncover next 🙂
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Lauren-
Amber is just gorgeous! 🙂 I loved all of your pics, but I have to say that the last 3 are my faves….definitely “the shot” Shots!
What a beautiful young girl.
More beautiful pics. It’s so much fun to play w/ a new camera. My husband bought me a Canon Digital SLR last year & I did the same thing you’re doing now. Although my oldest doesn’t mind, my youngest gets so sick of being in front of my camera, but I always tell her that she & her sister are growing up too fast, so I want to make sure I have all of these wonderful pictures of them. You might want to consider B&W too; it’s a fabulous medium! Personally, I love B&W photography.
Wow, these are stunning pictures! Amber is such a pretty lil thing, great subject!
I just bought my first new lens for my Canon and I am loving it! I hadn’t learned a lot about the other lens, but going through trial and error is great! I will have to see if there is a self teaching book like the one you described for my camera. It sounds great!
Lauren congrats on joining the slr camera world when I got my Canon Rebel I was the same way. I am now 4 lens later still in love with it. Enjoy!!! you are lucky like me to have such a willing subject my daughter will wake up and say Mom I have a new pose for you…. enjoy andcreate memories away
The pics are amazing. I wish my boys would be so cooperative!!! I also have the nikon D40 and have just been playing around with it for the past year. I’m definitely going to get that book, thanks for the suggestion 🙂 I can’t wait to see more pics…by the way, I love your angles, I need to work on that!
Fantastic photos! I got my first SLR 12 years ago when my first daughter was born. It really is a fantastic to be able to take amazing photos of your own children (and of course cards!) It really does give you such a buzz – it must just be that creative thing!
You are taking some great shots, but it doesn’t hurt that you have a perfect subject! Keep up the great work, they are all beautiful.
Okay … if you get tired of her, you can give her to me!! I’m in love with this beautiful child! Everything about her is gorgeous. You are so blessed!
I love them Lauren; they’re all great but my favorite is the 4th one down. That’s the one you should enter in the Parent’s Magazine! I’m impressed girl!
you are getting the hang of it…by far the second to last picture is the BEST!! 🙂 GREAT JOB!!!
Oh my gosh! Beautiful pics! Your little Amber is going to break some hearts some day. Your photo adventures are making me want an SLR even more than I did before…if that’s possible!
Thanks for mentioning the book. I just did a search for the same book for my canon rebel and have ordered it. I also love my new camera but need help making my pic’s better and easier to figure out.
great photos. You’re a quick study. My son is very taken with your daughter and had only one question. “How old is she?” My son is 6 and wants to know if she is older or younger.
Awesome photos! Amber is beautiful!
Your book link didnt’ work btw. Is the camera a Nikon D40 is that the name or model? Just checking. ONe of these days I need to get a new camera!
NOW, you need to start scrapbooking!
they are all beautiful but the second to last pic, ITS BEAUTIFUL, of course it helps to have a beautiful daughter 😉
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Lauren, Amber looks absolutely gorgeous!! You are doing such an incredible job with your camera!! 🙂 Boy… she sure is a perfect mix of you and your hubby!! 🙂 I hope we get to see pics of Noah and Alexa soon too!! 🙂
Wow… you are really getting some great shots for only having the new camera for a few days!
Not sure if you already have seen these blogs, but wanted to share with you just in case you hadn’t.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/
and
http://karenrussell.typepad.com/
Karen Russell just switched from shooting with Canon’s to a Nikon. So she has some pretty good advice on them.
Keep having fun with your new Nikon! (I’m a Canon girl myself 😮
Think DH better get his shortgun ready now LOL!! Amber has the most gorgeous eyes. Great pictures 😛
hi lauren!
mytime blog follower and professional photographer here! your photos are amazing- you definately have some natural talent! since i take so much inspirations and so many tips from you, i wanted to pass along a few of mine…
* use a little flash outdoors to get some light in the eyes and really make them *POP*!
*direct, overhead light is a killer! stick to the shade (even just a little overhead) so so that you don’t get the harsh light over the eyes that creates dark shadows over them, instantly aging your subject!
*most importantly, shoot what you know and LOVE, and have FUN!
you certainly have a beautiful family that should provide you with MANY grat photo opportunities! 🙂
~sarah
The pictures are fabulous! You did a great job on them!! I’m voting for the two by the tree, plus the 4th one on the swing, the one just before where she is running. I think those are my favorites but it’s hard to choose with the subject you’ve got. She’s adorable and looks like she’s enjoying herself!
what a FUN FUN day with your beautiful little girl!
You are doing a fab job with the camera!! Wonderful photos!
Your scene in the frame is very cute. Nice idea.
Your picture taking is really coming along. Of course, you have a beautiful subject! She looks like her Mom. She has beautiful eyes and a lovely smile. The last two photos are the best of this grouping. Your image is so sharp, they are wonderful. Keep up the good work. How do you find the energy for it all. Must be nice to still be young!!!
CUTE pictures! My favorites are the ones where she’s running right to the camera. She looks so happy and like she’s really enjoying herself. But let’s face it. What little girl doesn’t like to have her picture taken!?! LOL Cute kiddo!
Love all the photos!! BEAUTIFUL!! I totally know what you mean – I bought a Canon 40D right before we moved here and I’ll take pictures of just about anything and everything!! I love the continuous setting – I’ve got a fabulous sequence of my son shooting a basket! 🙂
You are doing wonders with your new camera! Especially considering you are “self-taught” :O) I am in love with the photos you have been sharing of Amber. She is so completely adorable!
My faves of the ones you shared today are the 4th pic of her on the swing, the 2nd pic of her running up to the camera (where her hair is kind of fanned out), and both photos of her leaning against the tree. Love how the light is gently framing the right side of her face in the last photo. So soft and pretty…and those gorgeous eyes!! Who could resist her? :O)
What a looker!!!! She’s adorable!
Really sweet photos!
Another good book is Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson
It explains Apeture (how you get the soft backgrounds), ISO, and shutter speed and how they all work together. Get it from your library!
Also anything by Scott Kelby – the man is a digital photograpy/photoshop genius!!
Oh Lauren ~ Amber looks just beautiful…She is so very photogenic (sp?)…Your photos are exquisite! I love it when you show pictures of your children…I feel like I get to know them as they grow…TFS
She is adorable!! great photos too! They remind me a little of my photography class…wish I’d learned a lot moer tho! lol!
Lauren,
Wow and coming from another Photographer these photos are amazing!!! I love the colors and the focus is gorgeous and wow wow wow!!!!
Did you do any editing in Photoshop or just left them alone???
You are doing amazing things with your new camera!!!!
I am still a Cannon EOS girl, but you are doing a great job with your Nikon!!!
Heather
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