Here are a few more from our trip to BC. still have a few more to go... Boy do we miss the snow. But good to be back on Maui!
February 24, 2010
February 21, 2010
Rossland, BC - part one.
People often ask me where folks who live in Hawaii go for vacation. Well for us, we head to British Columbia, Canada to go visit the snow and do some skiing. Here's part 1 of our first trip to BC with baby Sierra. She handled the snow like a champ. More to come as I get the pics processed. We're back on Maui now so send an email if you want to set up a family photo session or if you or someone you know is getting married!
February 17, 2010
February 4, 2010
Better portrait photography tip #4… play!
That’s right. Just have fun with the people you are photographing. If you are photographing a portrait for a client you have just met, spend some time getting to know them. If your portrait photography subjects are your friends, family, or your own children, then you already know them. Play some games, get their minds off of the fact that they are having their picture taken.
By having fun during your portrait session, you will get more natural looking photographs and everyone will have more fun!
Wishing everyone much fun during their portrait photography sessions.
Aloha, Kristin
By having fun during your portrait session, you will get more natural looking photographs and everyone will have more fun!
Wishing everyone much fun during their portrait photography sessions.
Aloha, Kristin
February 2, 2010
Better portrait photography tip #3… Shoot wider and closer to your subject
I once read from another photographer that if you’re not happy with your portraits, you are using too long of a lens (telephoto) and you’re too far away from your subject.
While I do still use a telephoto lens for some portraits, I do agree with photographing portraits close up and with a wide angle lens.
Photographing close and wide does a couple things.
Psychologically, people feel more comfortable when you are near. They know what you are doing and can talk with you and have fun during their portrait session.
Photographing with a wider lens also allows you to include some environmental aspects to your portrait which helps tell your story.
So get out there and experiment with photographing your Maui portraits with a wider lens and close to your subject.
Aloha, Kristin
While I do still use a telephoto lens for some portraits, I do agree with photographing portraits close up and with a wide angle lens.
Photographing close and wide does a couple things.
Psychologically, people feel more comfortable when you are near. They know what you are doing and can talk with you and have fun during their portrait session.
Photographing with a wider lens also allows you to include some environmental aspects to your portrait which helps tell your story.
So get out there and experiment with photographing your Maui portraits with a wider lens and close to your subject.
Aloha, Kristin
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)