Easter Family Photoshoot

Had such a cute Easter family photoshoot with a beautiful family in New York. 

Autumn Family Photo Shoot 2015

I always enjoy  family photo shoots with younger children. There is something about their true smiles that brightens my day. This was a very beautiful day near a lovely bright red tree on this families front patio.

Let Me Take A Selfie!

Yes I am about to write about Iphone Photography. Selfies can be a bit repetitive and annoying, but if you think back to the days before we had digital photos there were not many "Selfies". It's kinda fun that people can take their own pictures of themselves. I say why not?!
SELFIES are a way that you can:

1. Express yourself
2. Be comfortable in your own skin
3. Practice poses
4. Practice facial expressions 
5. Control your own image

These are only a few reason of why the modeling industry has become so big these days. Back then you could only practice in front of a mirror, but now you can save the image, critique your self and look back to remind yourself what you did wrong and right with out anyone's help.
 I actually feel more comfortable taking my own photo than handing my phone to some one who doesn't know what I like to take it for me. As a photographer I know what I like and I know what I hate. I like the correct lighting, the best pose, and to know if I am making a good facial expression. When I hand my phone to some one to take a quick pic it usually turns out all wrong and I end up being disappointed with it.
Now #5 is very important, especially now a days with social media. Controlling your own image is telling people who you are. Maybe don't take too many selfies by yourself because that might put off the wrong persona. Get a selfie with you puppy, or a group shot with friends. While I like and support selfies I also think you should mix it up a bit.

Well... SELFIE on my friends!

                                                                    

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Aperture Advice

Aperture

A space through which light passes in an optical or photographic instrument, especially the variable opening by which light enters a camera. 

 To gather a better understanding compare aperture to your eye. Basically aperture is a whole in a lens which light travels through into the camera base. The cornea in our eye is like the front part of a lens. It gathers all light and then passes it to the iris. Depending on the amount of light it can make your iris either expand or shrink, and that will control the size of the pupil.The pupil = aperture. The amount of light that enters the retina is limited to the size of the pupil. The larger the pupil the more light will enter the retina and visa versa. In photography aperture is expressed in f-numbers (for example f /2). Now this part can be confusing but with some practice and repetition you will get it down: The smaller the f-number the wider the opening. So f/1.4 is a huge opening and you will get a lot of light in your photo. But if it is super bright out side you would probably want to go for some thing smaller like a f/4 or f/2.8. Now the smaller the f-number the more light you get in but that can also mean your pictures could get blurry so be careful how much light enters you camera by using a stand to keep your camera steady or by simply changing the speed of your shutter. Also the f-stops (official name) can effect how your depth of focus works.

In photography everything is connected so make sure you are paying attention to detail.
Thank you for reading my understanding of aperture.

~ Rachel Underwood

An example of aperture & depth of focus. 

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