Its great when your kids are playing quietly.. but as all moms know, if it's too quiet for too long, something is up. I caught this shot of my little mischievous one with window light and it is now one of my favorites. That little look is truly hers.
The most beautiful light is sometimes the easiest.. window light. What makes light pretty is dimension. When comparing a snap shot and a professionally lit image the difference is how it is lit. I always laugh when someone hands me their point and shoot to take the group photo at some event because they think that I'd naturally do it better. Sure, I can frame the shot pretty well, but my photo with the point and shoot is going to look just like yours. What's my point? Is it the big fancy equipment that makes a pro? Not entirely, anyone can buy a professional camera. Part of what makes a professional image is knowing how to control the light. Or maybe seeing what the light is and knowing how to shoot to get the result you want. One of the best tips I can give for everyday shooting is to turn off your flash. When you are trusting your camera's automatic mode and using your flash the result is going to be a big flat blast of light. Take your kids out on an overcast day, turn off your flash and I bet you'll be very pleased with the results!
I get lots of questions on gear and technique.. I'm happy to answer all questions that come my way
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