These are wonderful photos. I believe you have a great eye and feel for your photos, which is something that is difficult to teach someone.
PS - I tagged you for The Versatile Blogger Award on my blog today. If you don't participate in awards or memes, that's perfectly fine. Just wanted to let you know. :)
Colour saturation certainly has changed if you compare the shots. In 2 years I am sure you've gained more knowledge than you really realise. Not one photographer even professional gets it right every time - it's learning from those under and over exposure shots that counts. I shot in manual as soon as I got my dslr and I could never go back to automatic - I'm always learning.
I think the best way to get light on the face is to have your subject facing the light as long as it's not a harsh light - that way you get great catch lights in the eyes too.
Your posts are always very thoughtful and profound. I am not good with manuals either. And I dropped out of my college photography course because I was overwhelmed with the mechanics of the camera (This is something I still regret years later. I wish I had persevered.) I struggle to get the best shot. I am learning too- both about my creative self and photography.
I loved this post and your reflections on growth. And I think that actually a lot has changed from those first photos.
ReplyDeleteSigh...you write so beautifully to accompany your photos Renee.Wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful photos. I believe you have a great eye and feel for your photos, which is something that is difficult to teach someone.
ReplyDeletePS - I tagged you for The Versatile Blogger Award on my blog today. If you don't participate in awards or memes, that's perfectly fine. Just wanted to let you know. :)
Wonderful shots and a nice hobby :) Thanks for joining us!
ReplyDeleteDon't sell yourself short, these images are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteColour saturation certainly has changed if you compare the shots. In 2 years I am sure you've gained more knowledge than you really realise. Not one photographer even professional gets it right every time - it's learning from those under and over exposure shots that counts. I shot in manual as soon as I got my dslr and I could never go back to automatic - I'm always learning.
ReplyDeleteI think the best way to get light on the face is to have your subject facing the light as long as it's not a harsh light - that way you get great catch lights in the eyes too.
Your posts are always very thoughtful and profound. I am not good with manuals either. And I dropped out of my college photography course because I was overwhelmed with the mechanics of the camera (This is something I still regret years later. I wish I had persevered.) I struggle to get the best shot. I am learning too- both about my creative self and photography.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Rural Journal your photo's are beautiful. Keep shooting,have fun,enjoy....
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! I've been shooting about two years too and I have so far to go. But it is definitely a fulfilling and fun hobby.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. I love photography too. I also have lots to learn.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from "This or That"....keep on shooting, great stuff you got here.
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I guess we all keep on learning. And so we should. Lovely photos!
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures.. Im always learning too :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous photo series!!!
ReplyDeleteI have only had my DSLR for a month and would LOVE to do a course... I don't go anywhere near manual!!!
these are wonderful....we are always learning...I know I am...whether we know it or not it definitely improving us.
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