You Capture Thursday: Togetherness

 

Togetherness

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Oh Shoot! Aperture

The basic idea:
Open aperture: The wider your aperture (lower f-stop), the more light you let in. Also, the depth of field increases. That's what gives some photos that blurred effect in the background or forefront (called bokeh). Using this technique is good for a portrait, especially if you don't want the stuff in the background to really show clearly.
Closed aperture: A smaller aperture (higher f-stop), lets less light in but leaves more of the picture crisp. Better for landscape or group shots.

Open aperture:
Buddy & Daddy are in focus. The back of the house and  even the grass is blurred. I like this because I want the focus to be on Daddy's arms reaching out to Buddy.

Closed aperture:

Buddy & the lattice are all in focus, even the back of the house behind him.

Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Hint of Color

This week's challenge at Paper Mama is Hint of Color:

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Project Life Tuesday: Week 38

Monday, my neice turned 18. I still can't believe it. And when I looked at the picture of Birdy (who was sitting on my neice's lap), I realized that some day she's going to turn 18, too. I am so not ready for that!

All the cousins on both sides of the families.

Birdy had a great time at the birthday party.

Tuesday, we took a walk to a park and to MiMi's house. Buddy had lots of fun on the big slide.

He laughed every time he came down, even when he flipped over on his side.

Birdy enjoyed showing Buddy how to go down the slide.

Aaron helped Birdy climb up this thing and it became her favorite thing to do.

Before we left, Birdy collected some rocks to take home.

I'm taking a photography class and I'm learning so much. I am so excited about the results I'm getting. The first 3 photos, from the party, were all shot without flash. I never would have been able to do that before this class. I'm loving it!

Oh Shoot! Shutter Speed

I'm taking a photography class online from JessicaSprague.com, and I'm learning so much! I decided to post my assignment photos so I can look back and see where I've grown and so others can maybe learn a little but about photography.
Our first lesson was about shutter speed. Here's the basic idea: For action that you want to capture quickly, use a higher shutter speed. To show movement, use a slower shutter speed.
From looking at the pictures, you can see a slight difference in the amount of light. The slower the shutter speed, the more light is let in. A faster shutter speed will have less time for light to get in.

Fast Shutter Speed:
Notice the ball is sharp even though it's moving.

Slow Shutter Speed:
The ball is blurred because it's moving. But so are her hands. This is not the best example of why you'd want a slower shutter speed to show action, but it's what I turned in for my lesson.

Scavenger Hunt Sunday: Sept 26

This was my first time to participate. Can't wait to try again this week.

1.Miniature

2.Water Droplet- didn't get one. What's funny is that it rained all week, I just never had a chance to snap a photo!

3.Bedhead (after nap)

4.Colorful

5.Eyes

Project Life Tuesday: Week 37

My little Birdy is growing up so fast.

She's finally starting to like getting her picture taken.

My precious baby boy.

My son is just so adorable, he melts my heart.

Daddy was helping him walk on the thick grass.

Birdy loved getting spun around by Daddy.

Of course, then they both wanted Daddy's attention. And he loves it!

Albuquerque Trip

Disclaimer: First, I don't really want or expect anyone to print these pics. However, this was a really quick way to put all these pics in without loading each one individually. Also, my watermarks are a mess. Tried something new, didn't work like I wanted. And some pics are bad quality...again tried something new. Anyway, just wanted to share about our recent trip to Albuquerque since I didn't keep up with Project Life.

Albuquerque Zoo with the family


















Rehearsal Dinner for Loren & Carla
(Loren is my brother-in-law.)


My brother in law Loren, Buddy, & Me


Mommy & Birdy


Carla & Loren


This is a pic of the mountains. Loren & Carla are in the corner where the Print Me logo is!


The men of the family


Daddy & Buddy


Birdy getting her hair done for the wedding.


The flowergirls








My nephew & neice


Loren & Carla's wedding


Buddy checking out the flower girl his age


I just love this picture.


me & my love  (beautiful sky)




The only 2 on the dance floor...no shame


Birdy & her Uncle Loren


Brothers for Life


Swimming on Labor Day
Buddy with Aunt Bekah