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 Last week, I attended WPPI for my first time. In fact it was my first ever photography convention! Before that, I hadn’t been to Vegas in 25 years, so a lot has changed. It was FUN! My friend Alli and I met there. We stayed at the Bellagio (which is a gorgeous hotel!), and traipsed […]  This month our little circle worked on consciously “framing” our subject within our image. I thought of a few ways to interpret this, and initially was planning to do more of a “spying on her” shot where the subject was unaware of the photographer and where the viewer was essentially “peering in” on the subject […]  This month our little group tackled food photography! It’s definitely something I need to work on, but it was fun trying, especially because Emily made me cupcakes to work with, which then of course SOMEONE had to eat! And just for fun, here’s a pullback of my window set-up because it kind of cracks me […]  OK, so clearly it’s one of our favorite places to visit… In fact, this time we bit the bullet and got annual passes (since we’ll be there at least twice more this year, it made sense), so I will get to play photographer in Disneyland a lot in the next 365 days! As we often […]
 This one was really hard for me! I am fine with portraits that I can set up, with props or clothing to showcase, even with posing. But I struggle with anything related to lifestyle photography. I scoured the internet for advice and examples, and in the end I interpreted an “environmental portrait” as simply one […]
 Thanks to the efforts of Elicia and Megan, or “local” CMers (well, local to Northern California, at least—we came from all over the place!) had another get-together, this time in Sonoma! Emily and I had such fun meeting up with everyone, and the weather cooperated beautifully. We started out with a private tasting at Cline […]  It’s February 2, which means that it’s time for my monthly blog circle post! (I am so thrilled that the “Way I View” group decided to stick together for another year–these women never cease to amaze and inspire me!) Our theme for February was close-up portraiture. This one isn’t a stretch for me as I […] Today was an interesting day. Surreal. We woke up and got Emily off to school as usual. Met friends for coffee after drop-off, and Tom joined us for a while as he sometimes does on Fridays. Then I came home and hopped on the computer for a few minutes to check on a few things […] |
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Gorgeous images! Love the starburst in the last one!
Absolutely gorgeous! I’ve been once and it was truly an experience
So gorgeous! That end one with the waiting car and driver looks like an ad for the hotel!
Sounds like you had a wonderful time in Vegas. I’ve never been myself, but after seeing all of your lovely pictures, I know it’s a place my camera and I will love!
LOVE the pictures!! Amazing!!
Ummm, WOW! Looks like you had plenty of inspiration in Vegas. You make it look so fantastic, I am inspired to go visit (never been!). Congrats on your first photog convention! I recognize the snow flake photo in one of the overhead pictures.
So jealous and happy for you all at the same time. Truly gorgeous pictures!!!!
You’ve inspired me!! I live here, and really don’t take advantage of all there is to see and do. I really need to get out more! I found you via Clickin moms, and really admire your work. How did you capture the Bellagio lights picture, what camera and settings? Beautiful pictures!!!
Franny, thank you so much; that means a lot! Do you mean the Bellagio fountain show? If so, the settings were ISO 4000, f/5.6, and SS 1/20. I braced the camera on the railing in front of me to add stability since my shutterspeed was so low. If I answered about the wrong image, let me know; I’m happy to help! Oh–I was using the 5D Mark III.
these are absolutely amazing! i went to vegas for the first time last year and it is quite the experience. sensory overload but in the best of ways. looks like you had a great time!
So beautiful!!! I just found you today on Clickin Moms and love your work! I shoot with Nikon but would love to learn some of your secrets.
Hi Stephanie! Thank you so much for your kind words; it means a lot to me! I am happy to help; PM me on CM or Contact me through my blog any time!
Hi again! Do you a speedlight at all? Or do you just bump up your iso? If you do, what’s your diffuser of choice?
Once again…beautiful!
Hi again, Stephanie! No, I don’t use a speedlight. I intend to learn, but as of now I’m still all natural light. I do bump up my ISO–sometimes as high as 12,800, though I try REALLY hard to avoid going that high as the noise can get bad. I’m not sure what you mean by diffuser in relation to low-light photography? I use one for portraits on occasion to diffuse harsh sun. I’m not sure of the brand name but it’s a small one–36″. I really only bring it for portrait sessions, though–never for travel.