This is a post in my continuing series called Photography 101. I started this series at the beginning of May in an effort to reinforce all I’m trying to learn to better my photography. And I’m determined to bring y’all along with me. Other Photography 101 subjects I’ve tackled: lines color light flare and RAW vs. JPG Ever find a… Read More
photography 101 :: RAW vs. JPG
We went to our small town fireworks display and had a great time. All except Poppy. She was frightened by the sounds and preferred to sit in my lap, facing me, playing my iPhone. But I did manage to snap a few pictures of our night. I took these in RAW (recently switched over from JPG at my friend Jess’… Read More
photography 101 :: flare
As I mentioned before, I took a few pictures as an experiment in sun flare. I took all of these on my d90 with my 50mm 1.4. They were taken in sequence and all that changed was my aperture, and shutter speed to compensate. I probably could have adjusted my ISO, but I wanted to keep as much the same… Read More
photography 101 :: light
I am really having fun with my new book. I do wish I were moving a bit faster, but considering all I have to learn and all the other balls I have to keep in the air, I’m happy to be making any progress. As I’ve mentioned on my previous Photography 101 posts, I’m reading a fantastic photography book. And… Read More
photography 101 :: color
This week, in my new book, I’m learning about color. And how seductive it can be. Ever thought of color as seductive in a photograph? I hadn’t. But it most definitely can be. And I have realized that I am enamored with color. Lots and lots of color. Hello. My name is Stefanie. And I am a color freak. Back… Read More
photography 101 :: lines
I’m learning about lines. Sounds pretty elementary, but it’s not. At least not for me. In the book I’m reading, I’m learning to reconsider all that I think of when I see a picture. And instead of thinking of it as a person, or a tree, the author challenges us to think of it only as the two-dimensional lines and… Read More