My day job

Since I'm a photographer my work has utilized this for some of the projects around the office.  I've taken the employee of the year head-shot and a head-shot to announce the new president.  My most recent project is for the owner, we are making her a scrapbook (shh its a surprise).  At her retirement party she gave all of us a pair of shoes that had been personally personalized.  Its a great idea, that I may use in the future.

My job was to take a head-shot of everyone holding their shoes.  I did this over the course of a couple of weeks at varying times of day.  I decided to take them all in the same place, which made the lighting only a small challenge.  Having everyone in the same place means the light was mostly the same with the artificial light but the outside light would change through out the day. If you have some kind of project like this take one day to watch the light in the location you're thinking of taking the photos.  Watching for a whole day lets you know if the light will be ok or if there is a time that its a harsher light.

It was a fun project, that I think turned out great!

Unofficial end of Summer

Well we finished out the unofficial end of summer nice and strong.  In the last two weeks of August I "officiated" my parents vow renewal, we threw a 60th anniversary party for my grandparents and my husband and I celebrated our one year anniversary.

The vow renewal was for their 10 year anniversary.  I got to do the ceremony, which was nerve racking until I started.  The other task I was in charge of was the photos.  Now you may think, "she can't do both of those at once."  You'd be right, my husband took the pictures during the ceremony and I did the rest.  He did a great job.

The 60th anniversary party was a great time.  There was family there I hadnt seen in a long time.  My job at that party was the photos and getting people to make a scrapbook page with their photo.  My dad made a picture frame for me to use as a prop.  This is a great prop for a party or wedding, add some dress up items and let your guests have a fun time.

After all that fun (which happened in the same week) was our 1st anniversary.  Months ago we had started talking about taking a trip and where we wanted to go.  Well it didn't happen, so the Monday before our anniversary we finally booked a trip.  We decided on Vegas!  We explored, tried to relax at the pool and drove a lot.  It was nice to get away and we had a fun One year anniversary.

It was a very fast end to August, full of family fun.  Now its time for football season!

The missing Rochelle

I feel like I have a lot of explaining to do, to the point of the missing blog posts.  And my normal excuse of just being busy will not cut it this time.  Don't get me wrong, I have been busy but most it has been spent watching TV (and my fall shows haven't started yet).  I think my biggest problem has been content (and having gone on vacation) as we stated September.  I have a lot of ideas but either no words or no photos.  On excuse I am going to lean on heavily is the dog (do you feel like you're missing something, catch up here).  Duke and I walk every night, which eats up part of my evening.  I am also working at 7 AM twice a week, once my body has that schedule figured out I should be good to go.

Now I hope I'm even more organized and wont go missing again.

Would rather be there

With summer coming to a close, there are a few places I'd rather be then at home.  Enjoy!!

Where would you like to be?

5: PRB- Shooting with the sun to your back

               Now that you've read about taking photos in the morning and evening lets talk about the direction of the sun.  Its morning and the sun is rising, it’s the perfect light, now all you need is the correct angle.  So you turn your back to the sun and take the shot.  But what would happen if you switched sides and were facing the sun?  This is our last rule to break.  

               In most conditions its best to have your back to the sun but on occasion turn around and face the sun.  Putting the subject between you and the sun.  Here are some things to think about when you’re out taking photos:

-       Exposure, exposure, exposure; Since you’re facing the sun think about how much light the lens is taking in and adjust.

-       Think about where the sun is at in the photo, you might want sun flares but if not be on the look out for them

-       This is not just a morning thing, the evening will work too; so go experiment

If you missed any of the other rules here is a link back to the beginning.  

 

Looking forward to seeing your work soon!