Friday night I met up with a group of fellow Kansas City photographers and a few models and did some shooting in the West Bottoms. I wanted to get some more practice with Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS) before Rick and Lori’s engagement session tonight and Ryan and Pam’s wedding on Sunday in Boca Grande, Florida. Jess (below) borrowed a wedding dress which we did a “trash the dress” session with. So much fun. I’ll leave you with a few of my shots from last night.
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takes really great pictures.” I hear this every once in a while and it makes me laugh on the inside. While my camera is a tool, it doesn’t replace the knowledge I have of photography. It would be like me telling my wife I could make a cake just as good as she could with her recipe…which is impossible because she’s been baking for a number of years and I haven’t. There is a recipe for each photo, which is a combination of aperture, shutter speed and ISO, matched with composition and humor to draw out natural smiles and emotion. [Humbly speaking]
Simply put, a more expensive camera isn’t going to make you a better photographer. It takes fundamental understanding of both light and your equipment, creativity and lots of practice to become a better photographer. The more expensive cameras, such as the Nikon D300, D700 and the D3 variations allow you better quality results in lower light settings, such as with weddings where you might find yourself in a dimly lit church without the ability to use flash.
My advice for becoming a better photographer is to first find inspiration and then get out and shoot, a lot. In doing so you’ll learn your camera and develop your own style. You’ll discover what works and what doesn’t…for you. I remember back, taking countless photos of my cat, Dracula, he was so patient, haha! Maybe I’ll introduce him later.
Need inspiration? Try Flickr
Do you like to read? I suggest The Moment it Clicks by Joe McNally
Need a camera? I wrote this a while back. Buying a DSLR
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This weekend, friends of ours from Seattle stopped in for a visit on their way to Florida. John just got back from 12 months in Afghanistan. It always nice to mix good food with good friends. It’s going on 7pm and I thought I’d start editing Sarah’s photos before going back on the road again tomorrow. I’ll leave you with a few of my favorites.
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I’m stranded, the little one is napping and I was pleased with what I found when I uploaded my camera cards from this weekend. I couldn’t resist putting this slideshow together. This was actually my first attempt at maternity photos and I’m quite happy with the turnout. I’ve been spending some time looking at a lot of maternity photos, trying to get an idea of different poses and such and while I remembered a few, I’m so glad we didn’t end up with alot of the typical shots. Plus, these show their own personality quite a bit..simple, happy, creative and free spirited. Thanks to Christine of Two Saints Winery for allowing us to use their vineyards and best wishes to Kyle and Mandy for a healthy baby!
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