A Different Angle

I don't get to experiment with my photography as much as I would like, since motherhood is a full-time job that I feel completely immersed in at this time. And I am happy with that choice...very happy. But, I have tried to take opportunities (or make them) to improve my photography skills while being so immersed.

If you wonder how to make your photos more interesting, just try different angles. It is amazing how much a different angle can make in the exact same setting, with the same subject.

(Not the greatest photos to follow, but the subject overshadows the quality...right?)Classic, front angle. Cute girl...Kind of predictable photo.

Side angle...a little more interesting, I think.

Ahh, isn't that nice?
This was my third and final shot for this experiment. I quit while I was ahead.

So, next time you pull your camera out, try a few different angles and see what you come up with. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Chubber bubs

This is my insanely cute nephew. My only sister delivered her first son (after having 2 girls) scared out of her wits to have a boy. That is all forgotten. She is completely smitten. Who wouldn't be??
This kid can pack a punch. He is 3 weeks younger than my little princess and weighs at least 5 pounds more and is probably a good 2 inches longer than she is. He's a lover though, not a fighter....at least for now.

Messing with Macro

The lens that I often rent for taking portraits has a macro setting, which I had not messed with....until now. I don't have it down perfectly, but I was AMAZED by the detail that the macro can capture. Check it out! Oh, and this is the beauty of an awesome lens...completely blurred background. Beautiful!

Just Curious

I am just curious to find out who keeps checking this photo blog that is from St. Louis, Missouri. I cannot think of anybody in particular that I know, so I am wondering who my frequent visitor is. Leave a comment and fill me in, please :)

Family photos

Here are some of the family photos. My friend, Rob, took the photos of our whole family and the shots of Jer and I and I edited them. I took the photos of the girls.
I was so happy to get some family photos! It is hard to get me in the picture these days instead of behind the camera. What do you think?

I couldn't resist

My friend, Rob, and I did a family photo swap in which we each took eachother's family photos. We just copied the raw photos, untouched and gave them to the other so we could edit our own family photos. I think it worked out pretty well. Of course, I couldn't resist editing Rob's photos in my own way. I hope you don't mind, Rob! Here is my interpretation:

The moment you've all been waiting for...

Well, not really, but I know that my dear Sister in law, Summer, has been very patiently waiting for me to post a few photos from our "fun shoot". So, here is something to satisfy your sweet, photo tooth...at least for the moment.

Hello Hottie! Work it!

We had fun doing these, and I had fun messing around with different color settings. What do y'all think of the really bright effect?



My nephew is quite the animated little fellow. He kept pulling the greatest faces. Check it out above!
A more subdued look for this little man.


ps. I know I posted a lot of photos, but it's for my brother and his wifey. Can you tell I had fun messing around with different color treatments?