Permission

I didn't think about asking permission... what's the SOP on that?

What fun!

Great work! There is still time left everyone. Keep them coming!

Hanna's Assignment #1

Oh gosh, that was WAY harder than I expected it to be. I feel all self-conscious because a) I realize I probably have terrible photography taste, and b) I've never been more aware of our lack of professional pictures as I am at this moment. Sorry about the quality, most came from shutterfly and they always mess it up when I link to their site.

#1 - I appreciate the lack of perfection. No perfect smile, obviously imnperfect hair. The real un-linked picture had such great focus.

#2 - I have a thing for almost naked babies playing, so maybe that's why I love this one. I wish that bedroom door was closed for a cleaner frame - but the overall effect is the type of thing that I would like framed on my wall. Not portrait-y, and I think I like that.

#3 - I might have to remove this if my cousin doesn't grant her permission, but I'll check with her. This picture shows kids' personalities shining through. I always prefer to see that in a family picture vs. the perfectly groomed, poised children-that's just not real life.

#4 - I love the color contrast in this picture. The whole thing is so simple, but I just want to keep looking at it.

#5 - I love the asymmetry going on with that cool wall back there. You can't look away until you've figured out what's crooked; the people or the scenery. Love the casual air.

#6 - Cropped a little too tight in this one, but simple baby-fat cheeks are always a good thing.

#7 - Imperfect, but perfect. Maybe the background is too messy?? I like the contrast.

#8 - I think this needs a better crop-job, but I love the ol' 'big daddy hands coming from outside the frame to hold the little baby' thing that's going on.

#9 - I think the contrast could be softened up a bit on this one, but I REALLY like the framing.
#10 - these are pretty much my favorite people EVER, and this is the style of picture that I would want blown up to some rediculous proportion, framed, and given a place of honor in my house.

Voila! I can't wait to learn how to take some fabulous pictures. I have a whole mess-load of features on my camera that have never been touched.

:)

Are we being graded on this?

This was a hard assignment! I tried to not make ALL of my pictures feature one or more of my kids, but I'm biased so of course they are my favorites! All of my photos are by our very own Paula ... I tried to find some of other photographers, but again, I'm biased.

In no particular order...

I love the moment that is captured in this. His smile and the closeness of mom and baby. And how everything buy him is soft focused.

This is a great family picture. Much better than any studio picture I can think of. The location is great and the outfits coordinate but don't scream WE MATCH If you know my kids you know that Tanner doesn't always look at Grant with such fondness. It's another great location
I love Glimpses. I've had 6 of them done and I think this is my favorite. I love his chubby little hands and feet and his expressions. It really captured him at that age.
How could one not like such a sweet moment?
Another Mom and Baby tender moment. I love the softness of the sepia and that yawn!
Hmmm, do I have a thing for Mom/Baby pictures? I love his curious expression and how it looks like we're bonding over his chubby little hands. ;)
Not one of me! I love the window light and just the overall mood of the picture
Another one of not of my kids... Two sweet little boys playing in the river. It looks like something out of a movie
The lighting, the bubbles, the little foot in the air. Too stinkin' cute

Are you there?

Come on people - let's see some 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.

Everyone is an Author

Everyone that wants to be in this "class" is an author so that we can all post our pictures, etc. I propose that we put our name in the labels section so that if we want to we can sort by person.

Those of you that expressed interest in Paula's blog have been invited already. I'm not sure if anyone can add authors or if I have to, but anyone is welcome to join.