Wednesday, September 8, 2010
So, it’s officially frustrating. I have been bit by the camera bug. So, for months and months, I have been hearing about other photographers having issues with their Canon 5d’s and 5d markII. Now, if you aren’t a photographer, then this probably will bore you but I just have to get it off my chest. 
So, I really didn’t understand what they were talking about. I never had any problems. I never had any focus issues unless it was on part of my own. But, I am a stickler for sharp images. I want the eye, particularly, in most images to be crystal clear. If it’s a cm off then it bothers me. Like, really bothers me. To my core. So, up until, well, this weekend, I had never had an issue. Then, the bug bit me. Or, whatever it is that is causing this malfunction. I was getting more and more ‘off’ images. More images where the background was in focus and the image not or where the whole thing was just a but fuzzy. Automatically, I assume user error and so I try with ’still’ subjects(like my husband and not my kiddos) and it was still happening. Serious frustration. In fact, nothing is more frustrating then having a perfect but soft picture like some that I got of my kiddos from this weekend(see previous posts). Now, of course, I still love the pictures because they are my children but it just doesn’t fly. So, I just sent my camera and all my lenses off to see if it can be recalibrated. Which, is irritating in and of itself but the cost is even more irritating. And, so there it is, now I understand why people are switching to Nikon and, I also understand why so many people don’t necesarily understand what everyone is talking about. But, when it happens to you…you so get it. So, I am hoping for a little Canon miracle. But, for now, I have my 40D and backup lenses and that will suit me just fine!
And, clients need not worry. I assure you that I won’t be using that camera until the problem is resolved!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Monday morning the hubs and I took the kiddos out for a photo shoot. I wanted to go somewhere new but my inspiration train just wasn’t producing. So, we just drove around and stopped at any place that caught my eye. It’s really not the best way but, they are my own kiddos so I can push them a little farther. We had already finished up our shoot and were heading home when, at last, I was inspired. I got an idea and I get a little crazy when I have ideas. They bother me so much until I make them a reality. So, later that evening, we loaded the kids up and headed out again. This is usually a nightmare in and of itself because, my kiddos HATE pictures. But, this day, they particularly loved fruit snacks me. And, my inspiration for the evening…
I love this boy so much. 
And, not to be forgotten…
If it wasn’t for some annoying camera *issues*, I could have stayed out all night. The light was beautiful, the sky and, of course, the kiddos!
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
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Remember the rules?
1. No moving to get better light or a better shot.
2. No getting their attention. Just sit, wait and watch.
I had so much fun doing this that I think I’ll try again this week. It’s great to get pictures of your kiddos without having to try at all.
And, don’t you worry all you cloth diaper fans…we are still on the bandwagon but it was wash day!
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
I decided today that I was going to pick 2 places to sit in my house, with my camera.
The rules were simple:
1. I couldn’t ‘move’ to get better light or a better shot
2. I couldn’t try to get their attention. I had to just sit, wait and watch.
My first place was the kitchen table. Breakfast was over but this was like a mid-morning snack. I’ll be back later with location #2…the playroom corner.
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Sometimes, when days are rough around here and my loving chilren have just about turned every head on my hair grey, I find solice in naptime. I kiss their little heads, shut their doors and say a little prayer for my sanity. Then I come downstairs to my computer, sit in my grandmothers red velvet chair, open up i-tunes and crank up Andrea Bocelli as loud as it will go and away I go. To my happy place. I edit and look. I see pictures in a new light. I clear my head and just enjoy. Sometimes, I close my eyes and just listen to the quietness filled with beautiful music. I take a deep breath and relax. A meditation of sorts that sends me to some alter universe of enlightenment. Today, I did just that. And, look what I found. I love them so. 
And then, as quickly as it started, it’s over. A little voice through the monitor and the sound of an opening and closing bedroom door upstairs takes me out of my trance and back into reality. Until tomorrow my friend. Where, once again, I find peace.
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30 seconds. That’s what I get. What happened to my sweet babe that loved my camera? I really just wanted to capture her spunk and innocence. Somehow, in 30 seconds, I managed to get just that.
Spunk(aka:attitude)
Innocence:
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