I had become frustrated with myself using the camera in manual mode. I just can not seem to get things in perfect focus. Not to mention using a viewfinder is a learning curve in itself. So after a chat with my SIL, she suggested I just kick it in auto for a bit so I can practice framing the shots, getting use to the unfamiliar method of a viewfinder. It has helped a lot in my frustration and I will kick it back into manual during the session just to play around. I'm still not getting perfect focus but I am getting better with the viewfinder.
I had found a most inspiring spot in College town Ohio along the river. I decided my youngest daughter Z {5 yrs old} whom is a superb willing & patient model, would be the ideal subject for the theme I had in mind.
What do I see for improvement in this shot? It's a bit over exposed, particularly in her face. I also wish her far eye/face was turned a bit more towards me {or that I would have been brave enough to step in the river for a better angle of it}.
After a little tweaking, this was the best I could do with the knowledge I have.
All she wanted was to get in that river. She loved our time here and has asked for us to do it again. I can not wait to get back out there and try a few other ideas.
I see areas I need to improve upon and I see things I want to try differently. All in all, a great first session. I feel a bit more confident as well as seeing what style of photography I am leaning towards.
This spot would also make an amazing Tom Sawyer theme shoot! Maybe on our next outing I will have my son as a willing model.
Sweetest Dreams,
~Tammie
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