Ok – so since things are slow and I want to have a reason to be the crazy lady with a camera – I thought I would see if it was possible to shoot manual focus. I already shoot in manual mode – but I figured I would have a little fun and see if it was possible to chase a toddler around …handle manual settings, shoot wide open (1.4) shoot from the hip … and Shoot Manual Focus. .
Off to the park my girl and I went – I shot 400 images in 30 minutes.
I walked away with a handful of faves – here are just a few.
Wendy Rakvica - you did it! im not surprised, and the images are gorgeous! the bokeh is SICK! Love it!!
Susie Aranda - Awesome!!! How do you get so much in focus at the 1.4 fstop??? I seriously only get a small portion in focus at 1.4??
Flo Dupuy - You’ll have to share details on how to shoot from the hip. Would love to try that 🙂
Meghan M - Wow- these are gorgeous! Such a fan of your work! …and love that you are blogging more – I am learning so much from you! Thank you 🙂
Renee - You are amazing! I am a new fan and follow your work now and love it. Very inspiring, especially since I am a mother to young children who are also a large part of my inspiration!
Would love to know what camera/lens you shot with. Love the bokeh in some which is clearly coming from the wide open aperture but interested in the lens. I shoot mainly on 50mm but know I need a few tricks in my pocket 🙂
Cris Passos - W_O_W!!!!!! Love the test and the processing is amazing!!! Your daughter is Darling!!!
admin - Thank you all!!
I shot these with my 50 mm – I love that lens for so many reasons. Shooting from the Hip comes from a tremendous amount of practice. It allows me the chance to interact with the child …But I realize – I also need to not feel like I need to entertain and take a step back and take in the scene. This is what I am working on this year.
Michelle - wow! these are stunning! new fan here and I look forward to reading what you blog and perhaps becoming more inspired myself!
Susie Aranda - What do you mean when you say shooting from the hip? Literally from the hip? or securing your elbows at your hip? thank you :):)