Assignment one, S1

I finally got them downloaded!

I love how her eyes are the only thing really in focus!

I absolutely adore this picture!

Assignment #1, Diana Style

Mom found my minimum focusing distance in my specifications section of my camera manual. I didn't even know I HAD a specifications section. Another reason mom is great. I played around with both my p/s and the S1. I like the pictures with the S1 better but it is a tad inconvenient to always have with you.

I found it was harder than I thought to take candid images of my kids and get them in focus. Pausing, holding breath, and pushing 1/2 way down was hard when I wanted to get the shot but I think I am getting better.

Here are some of my favorites:

All of these are from my p/s I'll post the ones I took with the S1 when I get them downloaded.

Diana Assignment #2

1. What brand and model of camera(s) will you be using for this class?
>Olympus Stylus 750, 7.1 Megapixel

2. Is your camera digital or film
>Digital
3. Do you have, or can you get, a copy of the manual for your camera?
>yes
4. On a scale of 1-10, how familiar are you with the features of your camera?
>4
5. Do you have, or have access to a camera with interchangeable lenses? If so, what lenses to do have?
>no
6. Do you have any photo editing software (like Photoshop or Photo Elements)?
>technically I have access to Photoshop but I have no idea how to use it
7. Do you have a tripod for your camera?
>yes (a little tiny one)
8. What percentage of the time do you use your camera on “auto everything” mode
>nearly 100%
9. Do you know how the following terms apply to photography: just Yes or No - if you don’t know, don’t try to find out – I’m just trying to figure out where to begin.
a. Aperture-kinda
b. Shutter speed-yes
c. ISO/ASA-kinda
d. Focus-yes
e. Depth of field-yes
f. Composition-I think
g. Quality of light-not really
h. Exposure-yes
i. What other photographic terms can you think of?

10. What is your photographic experience?
a. Took a class or two in high school
e. Trial and error – I know what I like when I see it
f. I’ve taken some pictures I really like, but I’m not sure how I did it!

11. How much time per week are you willing to spend on these photo assignments?
>1-2 or more if I am having fun taking pictures!

Diana Assignment #1

So here is my theory about these pictures in general and then I will go thru specifics about why I like them. I wanted to find pictures that would represent more what I would like to do with snapshots. I am a lover of a lot of photos that are more posed and I put one in here, but I really want to learn more concepts to make my snapshots of my kids better. I got most of these off of a blog that Ashley introduced me to pfarm photograph, I really love how she captures her kids.
These are in no particular order:


I love the angle of this photo, it is so unique. I also like that just his face is in focus.

I love the background on this shot. I like the b/w with the snowy background. I also like that they aren't centered.

I like that the chalk is in focus as opposed to her face. Athough I think it is important to document your kids' faces, I also like that you can focus on what they are doing or their interests.

I LOVE the lighting on this one and they way that she isn't looking at the camera.
I think I mostly love the sentiment of this picture, eventhough it is a portrait, it doesn't seem posed. I like the light of course, but I also like his dirty feet and the way he is loving his mommy.

Again, I love the unique view of this. I like the focus being on there hands and everything else is blurred.


I like that it is in black and white, I think in color it would have lost something. I also like the silhouette look, and her hair flying up.


I love the lighting on this.

I just think this is a great "bathtub photo." Again, a unique perspective.

I like this for the same reason I liked the one with the chalk.