Tiny Details

I like the look of photographing tiny details, like hands and feet. On my list of photos to shoot is one of me holding each child’s hand – just focusing on our hands, to capture a special relationship.  For the photo below, I snapped some shots of my daughter’s feet, taken specifically to document something she said that I want to remember. The words read: Title: “Mama, I wanna dance, but I don’t have no dancing shoes.” Journaling: “These... Read More

Sun Flare

On my photography wish list is a lens hood. I’m getting better at recognizing lens flare (those green or yellow spots that show up on the photo when the camera is pointed toward the sun) so I can shade the lens with my hand before snapping the picture. But sometimes, I like having the sun in the shot! I’m still waiting for that perfect photo with the line of lens flare circles perfectly drawing the eye to the subject. In the meantime, I’m practicing with rays... Read More

Line of sight

I’m just getting this blog up and running. Please excuse the construction tape! For starters, I’m posting my first “Wednesday” self-challenge on a Thursday. I couldn’t wait almost a week to post the first photo! I took this photo for the August 2010 Camera Corner challenge at www.oscraps.com. The challenge: Instead of pleading with your tiny subject to look at the camera (which can lead to a spoiled moment or even tears), try a photo of him or her... Read More