Babies

I have been browsing photography blogs/websites for newborn/infant photos. I have tons of shots floating around my head and now have a strong desire to photography some babies. I realize I will have my own model shortly but I still would like to practice.

I also want to find some unique props and I wonder where I should look. I don't want to spend a fortune so maybe some thrift shops might have some good finds. My first purchase will be a sheep skin that I have seen at Costco. Naked babes on sheep skins and just gorgeous to me.

Anyway that is my latest photography desire.

T and E

A friend through LP is due with her second baby in just 10 days. A couple of weeks ago she was looking for a photographer to take pregnancy photos of her and her daughter. Though I would not consider myself a photographer I jumped at the chance to practice some skills. Just like the wedding I shot, I was terribly nervous. Anyway it was a quick photoshoot in Sherwood Park (Woodbridge farms) and it went well. T has seen some of the shots and is happy with them (whew). She also gave me permission to post some on this blog.





I am excited because I will get the opportunity to take newborn photos once baby arrives. And who doesn't love a newborn....

New York Institute of Photography

So I started this blog to follow my journey into photography. I am taking a photography course through New York Institute of Photography and it is quite extensive. I am not sure whether this will take me into the professional field of photography or simply improve the pictures I take for pleasure. Either way I am enjoying what I am learning.

Below are the pictures I submitted for my first unit.

This picture is supposed to illustrate distance with everything in focus from up close to far away. I got the most criticism on this photo because the grass in the foreground is not as in focus as those at a distance.

The second photo is to illustrate selective focus with everything behind the subject blurred. I received some criticism but very little on this photo.

The third photo is to illustrate motion. You had the option of freezing motion or panning with your moving subject. I choose to pan with my subject and because so many students chose to freeze, I was told my photo just stood out. I had no negative feedback on this photo.

Church.....

That's it for tonight. If there is more you would like to see Diane please call me.

More Diane and Curtis...

Diane and Curtis

This was my first wedding shoot and I am terribly nervous of what the bride and groom will think. Diane and Curtis-the ones I am posting are ones that I really liked which can also be changed to black and white, sepia etc. I can also try some things with photoshop but those ones will take a little longer. Can't wait to meet up after the honeymoon!!!