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Sunday Snapshot: {little red dress}

My biggest girl is home. For the entire summer.

Needless to say, I am one happy mama.

So she was the obvious choice when I grabbed my camera after dinner tonight to get a few pictures in before dark.



We went out about 45 minutes before sunset. This time of day, the light is very soft and warm. And it’s my favorite time of day to shoot.

We only got about 20 minutes in before it was too dark, because I don’t like to have to bump up my ISO past 1250.

But I was happy to get a few good pictures of my girl in her little red dress.



I used my Nikon D90 with a 50mm 1.4 lens. My settings were ISO 1250, 1/500 ss, f/3.5.

Edited in Lightroom using the brush set by One Willow Presets (love!) and presets by My4Hens.

And now it’s your turn.

Ready to play along? Here are the Sunday Snapshot rules – in a nutshell.

1. Sunday Snapshot will begin weekly with my Snapshot post on Sunday (or Saturday night) and will close Tuesday AM.
2. It is open to anyone who wants to become a better photographer and have fun in the process.
3. Snapshot posts should have the photo to be considered AT THE TOP of the Sunday Snapshot post, and should include the Sunday Snapshot button as well as a link back here to encourage others to play along.
4. Share any photography tips and/or settings on your posts for others (like me!) who are learning – this is encouraged but definitely not required.
5. Each Snapshot entry will be reviewed by me. Then I’ll select a favorite photo to be announced on Wednesday.
6. The winning Snapshot will be selected based on composition, color, emotion, creativity and post-processing.
7. Weekly winners will be featured in a monthly Sunday Snapshot post which will be judged by y’all, the readers.
8. The winner of the monthly Sunday Snapshot will receive a photography related goodie donated by the Sunday Snapshot monthly sponsor. June’s Snapshot sponsor is The Long Road to China.
9. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
9. Rules subject to change, as necessary, to keep this fun and fruitful for everyone.


Ni Hao Yall


If you’re ready to link up this week with your Sunday Snapshot, just copy the code under the Snapshot button and paste it into the body of your post where you’d like the button to be displayed.

When you hit ‘publish’ it should show up just fine. Then add your link below.

Happy Sunday, y’all.


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06.02.12 · photography, Sunday Snapshot, Victoria 26

Comments

  1. Angie D. says

    June 2, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    She’s stunning! Beautiful photos of a beautiful girl!

    Reply
  2. Jennifer M says

    June 2, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Goodness, she is so beautiful!! Love her eyelashes in the first picture. And LOVE that dress!

    Reply
  3. Cindy says

    June 2, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    I love that you always list your camera settings! Could you also please share your post processing/pre-sets? Would love to know 🙂
    Thanks!
    Cindy

    Reply
    • NiHaoYall says

      June 3, 2012 at 9:09 AM

      Oops, I forgot to include that – thanks for the reminder, Cindy! I updated the post with my edits… my newsest favorite is the Brush Set by One Willow… I love the Eye Sparkle and Define Lashes brush 🙂

      Reply
      • Cindy says

        June 3, 2012 at 7:06 PM

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
  4. Marty Walden says

    June 2, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Hi. I’m new to your blog but like you, am an adoptive mom. I don’t know your story as I’m just starting to read, but ours has been a trying journey. This post and picture I took (and added) are such a vivid reminder of my daughter and the healing she has done in her life with our family. God is good!

    Reply
  5. abrianna says

    June 2, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Lovely shots.

    Reply
  6. Life with Kaishon says

    June 2, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Your daughter is so beautiful. I am so glad you are able to be with her for the entire summer! That is a blessing.

    Reply
  7. nancy says

    June 2, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    Victoria AND sweet light??? Oh so hard to go wrong with that combination!
    Just stunning!
    nancy

    Reply
  8. Tina´s PicStory says

    June 3, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    nice pics! 🙂

    Reply
  9. emily says

    June 3, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    oh my word— can her skin be more flawless??? wow!!! great pictures!!!

    Reply
  10. Kristy Life n Reflection says

    June 3, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    She is so grown up, I think it’s been months since I’ve seen her on the blog. Beautiful sunday snapshot!

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    June 3, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Gorgeous!! Love that first one.

    Reply
  12. Gina says

    June 3, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Oh my she is so STUNNING! and the red- perfect color pop for her

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  13. Lisa@Advent's Adventures says

    June 3, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    She is so beautiful! You can see her heart in these photos. I love them!

    What’s the name of the editing program you use? Is it on line? I’m so frustrated now that picsa took down there editing program.

    Thanks, Lisa

    Reply
  14. Eva says

    June 3, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    I bet your excited to have her home all summer. She’s a gorgeous girl, and these photos of her are stunning. Love love love the light. Beautiful!

    And I’m excited to be taking Lisa’s class with you! Woot!

    Reply
  15. tish says

    June 3, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    wow!!! she’s a beauty! and love the update post about jude!!!

    Reply
  16. Gail says

    June 3, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Stunning image of your beautiful girl!! wow!
    You’re shooting from the heart and that’s what you should always strive for in photography.

    hugs to you Stefanie,

    Gail

    Reply
  17. Tiffany says

    June 3, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Beautiful photos of your girl! Excited to have found your blog and this link up! 🙂

    ~Tiffany
    http://tiffanyd22.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. virginia says

    June 3, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    She is so pretty! Beautiful shots Stefanie. Enjoy your summer with your big girl!

    Gin =)

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  19. Sharon Long says

    June 3, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    She is beautiful!

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  20. lisa says

    June 3, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Breathtakingly BEAUTIFUL!!!! Oh my gosh Stef…… these might be your best yet!!!

    That first shot is sheer perfection…..and the red just POPS!!! LOVE!!

    Feels weird not participating this Sunday….. but I am sure having a great time looking at everyone’s fantastic entries!!

    Hope you have a great week~

    xoxo,

    Lisa

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  21. living out His love says

    June 3, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Stefanie, you have outdone yourself with those shots! I know I don’t have to tell you, but Victoria is STUNNING. Oh what a beauty you have on your hands! The first is probably one of my most-favorites of yours ever. And gosh, the red dress! Oh just absolute perfection. So glad she’s home with you for the summer, what fun!

    Reply
  22. April says

    June 4, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    These are beautiful photos. These pictures really pop and I love the time of day that you took these. They give a nice effect.

    Reply
  23. Amber says

    June 4, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    She is soo beautiful!!

    Reply
  24. amy says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Your daughter is STUNNING!!! Her eyes are so captivating and WOW…you captured these moments to perfection! The pop of red in her dress and the lighting just adds to the beauty of these images. Beautiful in every way…enjoy your time with her this summer!

    -amy

    Reply

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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