Getting a bit more organized….outline time!!

            I have chosen four main areas to study and improve on.  With the help from my resources I have put together an outline of these areas and how I intend to improve upon them. 

 

Capturing the Moment

∙ Learn to trust my instinct.

∙ Move away from distracting backgrounds or people.

∙ Try to disappear during intimate moments so not to interfere.

∙ Learn to wait and be patient, this is hard for me.

Focal Points

∙ Go lower to the ground where the action is.

∙ Go higher to capture a larger area, even if it’s just a step stool.

∙ Choose a background with out a lot of highlights.

∙ Ask myself,”what am I taking a picture of?”.

Lighting

∙ Find the light, then the shot.

∙ Manipulate the light if possible.

∙ Use a fast lens and try not to zoom.

∙ Calm down!  Shake = Blur.

Formatting and Technique

∙ Finish learning the setting and features of my camera.

∙ Face my subject and rotate with my shoulders.

∙ Practice, “Hail Mary”, shots.  Hold the camera over my head and pray.  These can be fun!

∙ Use a puddle of water for reflection shots.  This sounds fun!

                                                                    "Hail Mary"

                                                        Getting "intimate" with my shot!

                                                       Getting low to the ground.