I have a New Photoblog!

Hello, hello!! I have a NEW photoblog, so head on over to my new site! It's not 100% complete yet, but it's showable. :D My Blogger blog will continue to stay up for a little while in order to direct people to my new site.

www.beautyandlightphotography.com/blog

Standing

"Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem."

(Psalm 122:2)

Wow, it's been a while since I last posted! Time sure does fly. I've been consumed this week trying to redesign and update my HIP site/blog (this is my personal site). Well, here is a photo taken from last week's portrait photo session with my son. At first, I didn't think I could do anything with this shot. But I was pleasantly surprised at the result. :) It gives me the feel of standing in a rural field or meadow. But it's really our backyard -- with dying grass. LOL.

This shot really looks better viewing it at its original size. Click on the photo to view. :)

Creative Exposures

I learned the phrase "creative exposures" by Bryan Peterson, author of Understanding Exposure. Here are a couple of shots that showcase the different creative exposures one can get by varying, in particular, the f-stop (aperture) and focal length. Basically, the higher the aperature (lower f-stop #) the more shallow the depth of field and vice versa.

These shots actually do not differ greatly in aperature value, but the big difference is in focal length. Compare the bokeh of both shots as a result. I took these shots today while I was out shooting for the current DPS assignment -- "10 minutes from home". Details on this assignment tomorrow, along with my submission.