So It was finally sunny in Michigan, YEAH!!!! So I ceased the chance (or day, whatever pops into your head) and practiced using my reflector that I got for Christmas. I took Isaac upstairs (he is the only one that will cooperate with me) and did a little photo shoot. It was great. As you can see all of the light was coming into the room from the window behind Isaac and to the left. I used the reflector in different positions, and I think I found the right way to pop the light into their eyes.
This is a picture of Isaac AMAZED and whatever Levi was doing over on the other side of the bed. I bounced light into the back of his head so that there were no dark shadows so the exposure would be even.
This one is a little blurry, but although Isaac was looking up I managed to pop some light into his eyes, although I think it was a little too much.
This I should have had the reflector a little lower so the light would come up into his face instead of down. With this paticular photo, you can see his eyelashes are filtering the light. Although I have to say I love that it looks like he is hugging the camera.
I love this one. Levi shared his train and this is how Isaac plays. He eats everything! The light is good and I was able to get the light right on his face although the real light is coming in from the window behind him.
Levi threw the pillow into this one because he was being a little naughty. But I like this photo so I posted it anyway! I just think he is so darn cute!
This is a picture without the reflector, so you can see how much light it does put into their eyes and faces. You can see that he is only highlighted on one side, but his eyes are very dark and don't look good at all compared to the other photos.
I personally think this is the best one. I really like where the light is in his eyes, it is just the right amount. Now I just have to practice reproducing it. But I tell you what, trying to hold a reflector and a camera is hard. Not to mention that mainting a three year old (who is destroying the world around him) and keeping a 6 month old happy and looking at the camera, is not an easy task. I wish I would have listened to Logan and gotten a stand, but the laundry basket works just as well right?
This is a picture of Isaac AMAZED and whatever Levi was doing over on the other side of the bed. I bounced light into the back of his head so that there were no dark shadows so the exposure would be even.
This one is a little blurry, but although Isaac was looking up I managed to pop some light into his eyes, although I think it was a little too much.
This I should have had the reflector a little lower so the light would come up into his face instead of down. With this paticular photo, you can see his eyelashes are filtering the light. Although I have to say I love that it looks like he is hugging the camera. I love this one. Levi shared his train and this is how Isaac plays. He eats everything! The light is good and I was able to get the light right on his face although the real light is coming in from the window behind him. Levi threw the pillow into this one because he was being a little naughty. But I like this photo so I posted it anyway! I just think he is so darn cute!
This is a picture without the reflector, so you can see how much light it does put into their eyes and faces. You can see that he is only highlighted on one side, but his eyes are very dark and don't look good at all compared to the other photos.
I personally think this is the best one. I really like where the light is in his eyes, it is just the right amount. Now I just have to practice reproducing it. But I tell you what, trying to hold a reflector and a camera is hard. Not to mention that mainting a three year old (who is destroying the world around him) and keeping a 6 month old happy and looking at the camera, is not an easy task. I wish I would have listened to Logan and gotten a stand, but the laundry basket works just as well right?
5 comments:
wow, you are so talented!!!!! I love the pics and you have very handsome boys! I wonder if that's what you were doing yesterday when I tried calling you?
He is so stinking cute. I love the pictures.
the last one is my favorite too! he's so cute.
PS take off word verification
Beautiful pictures!
I love the last picture best too! Though the pillow one comes in close behind. It's fun to watch you learn your trade. I think you are fantastic. So when was Isaac born? Morgan is also six months- born Aug. 17th.
I can get you the photoshop as long as Cody can find a student who doesn't want to buy it for themselves- you can only buy one as a student. It is the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium- it has a whole bunch of stuff. I will let you know if we find someone.
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