Photo Challenge: Light

I had an ah-ha moment last week...a moment of sheer bliss. I had just finished an amazing photo shoot and was on the quest for finding newborn props for my upcoming sessions. During the search for great items at my father-in-law's barn no less, the light was almost to dust in the sky and I HAD to pull my camera out. There are so many discoveries you make as a photographer...Things you normally wouldn't notice, are now all of the sudden in the forefront. I love that. The world observed a little differently. Lately, I've been obsessed with wild mustand flowers. They're so pretty and seem to be everywhere this time of year! I don't even know how I have never seemed to notice them before! Where have you been my whole life?! I love these pics...the yellow combined with the lighting creates a little piece of happiness! sigh..

Any who, light combined with exposure is one of those things that has to be practiced constantly...there are so many things to think about when shooting in light. Where is the light in the sky? Do I have back light, side light, front light...? My most favorite is back and side lighting, there are so many layers and stories that can be told with light. Here is these photos I was playing around with back light and a couple with side light. I love back light because it gives that creamy layer of heaven in between the camera and the subject....it's almost magical!

I *heart* this picture. Don't you want to run and lay down in this field. Oh pure joy!

My little T is so silly, this is the closest thing to a smile I am going to get, and I love that about her!

Again, the light is so soft...

I also love doing different compositions...a little abstract :)

So there you have it, my take/love affair, or whatever you want to call it, on light...:)

thankful

I first of all have to thank all of the friends and family that have given me so much support this past year. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by so many uplifting and wonderful people who believe in me and my passion for photography! I have the best clients and want you all to know how much I've enjoyed working with each one of you!

I'm so excited for a new year (even though it's already February:) ) and for all of the fun we are going to have this year. A new year means new locations, lots of new babies, *hint - hint*....my favorite :) and lots of new ideas to try. I can't wait for what the future has in store and am so blessed to be able to pursue what I love so much!

Here's some new favs of my little guy at 5 months...I just love his chubby fingers and toes!

photo challenge

light. color. movement.

this is what I came up with at the very colorful and always movin' Santa Cruz Boardwalk!





i also got to do a mini session with my good neighbor and her two teenage boys....love the candidness!

photo challenge

Children are always on the go and part of what is so fun about photographing them, is capturing those on-the-go moments. I took the challenge of doing a session at the library. And it turned out to be so much fun! What better way to capture kids in their element, than at the library?! Thankfully, it wasn't a too crowded day...and I had so much fun just shootin' away! (And did I mention that it's SO nice to have my very own built-in subject that I can practice on whenever I want?...It's quite heavenly! In case you're wondering, the little one in the pics is my very own Miss Tessa...)

random: inspiration

I try to make it a habit to take my camera every where I go...just in case. These photos were taken while feeding the ducks in a pond, visiting a farm animal zoo, and eating lunch in San Fran. I love the variety of different photos you can create at different locations.

Still practicing

Today I wanted to play with the settings on my camera a bit. And to experiment with light. I love trying new things and learning more about my camera...here's what I came up with...

At Home

my favorite subjects to shoot....

Dream Big

I love always loved photographs. There is something to say about capturing life on a piece of paper. It's offical...I've decided to hone in on my creative skills and become a photographer. I've been married for four years to a wonderful man that is supportive in all of my many endeavers. This, like many other things in my life, I am very passionate about and excited to get things rolling. I have a beautiful daughter who is the love if my life and a great subject to photograph! I enjoy doing many creative things which are often reflected in my pictures. I love using natural light and I've discovered that it's the best way to caputure the natural sweet moments that life bring. I will be blogging my favorites of future shoots. Stay tuned!