This shot of Venus is too delicious not to share.
I had a very special session with Venus + Brodie this week. Mom will need to see them first before I share them, but this brother and sister stole my heart the moment I walked in.
Can you see why?
Monthly Archives: June 2008
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Sunny In Seattle
June 24, 2008 – 4:56 pm
Sunny days in Seattle are meant to be spent in the back yard with the ones you love.
This includes:
My dog.
My camera.
My fisheye.
My new hair color.
My new yellow shorts.
3 + 1
June 23, 2008 – 8:31 am
I wanted to share a few thoughts for my fellow photographers out there about what is going through my head when I shoot.
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KEEP IT REAL
My goal in my photography is to try to capture the essence of whatever I am shooting. A dog and their owner, a fresh newborn and their parents, or even the kids in the neighborhood. Real moments are what I am after.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Too many elements in one image can be distracting. If possible, I like to use one key element and get rid of the rest, allowing the subject to shine. Too many ideas or concepts in one image make it hard for the viewer to understand what you are trying to say.
KEEP IT SHARP
There are some cases where a photographer’s personal vision for art supercedes the need for perfect focus (and I love these), but don’t underestimate the power of an incredibly sharp photo. It allows the viewer to easily take in your image. Nailing your focus is something that takes concentration and practice.
LIGHT OVER LOCATION
You can have the most perfect location in the world, but if it doesn’t have great light, it probably isn’t going to work well. I look for light first and location second. This was a lightbulb moment for me last year when I attended The Antiworkshop. My group was in an alley and we were looking for really cool ideas and backdrops for our bride. Chenin, a workshop leader, was quick to point out what we were all missing… a gorgeous pocket of sunlight shining right down into the middle of the alley. If you weren’t looking for it, you probably would have discarded that spot in the alley because of all the clutter. But with some creative positioning, it turns into a really lovely image.
Happy Shooting!
Evening
June 20, 2008 – 8:28 am
Last night Little Sophie came for a visit so I brought out the camera, set it on my lap, and shot a few frames every now and then.
Little Sophie is due for a new collar (hint hint Melissa!)
Miss Gracie told me she thinks she looks a bit slimmer in the sunset light.
Love my details
f/2.8
This shot is not in focus or that great but I love it because Gracie’s big mug is resting on the couch and you can really see the size difference.
(Although I’m fairly confident that Sophie believes with every bone in her body that she is the larger dog … and so does Gracie!)
I adore this shot. It’s a little peek into what is normally going on in our backyard. Husband chillaxing and Gracie on regular guard duty.
Guard duty got a little too noisy. Oooooo Gracer’s you’re in trouuubbbllleee. She got yelled at by Daddy.
Just a baby. No one can stay mad at the Peanut for long. She won’t let you. She will nose your face until you tell her everything is all good. Kisses for Gracie.
All Dog
June 19, 2008 – 7:20 pm
Did I ever share this image? I don’t think so.
Both their Mom and I love it so much, we giggle every time we look at it.
It represents everything that I love about dogs. Their total devotion to making the most out of every moment by playing as hard as they possibly can.
I also love the really hard light and the shadows it casts. I shot this in full sun at a really high aperture.
Of course, the puppies always win.
