Life rushes by us at breakneck speed.
We're all so busy struggling to keep up with our schedules and responsibilities that we rarely stop and appreciate - really appreciate - those people and relationships in our lives that are most important to us. But children grow, people change, and inevitably, memories fade. As a photographer, my eye searches for the simple moments that illustrate the stories of couples starting their lives together, infants in their remarkable smallness, young children exploring the world, and the inextricable connection of family, so that those moments we want to remember can be revisited and revived a few weeks or a few generations later. I cannot overstate the value this record holds for me in my own life: I count certain photographs of my parents, my brother, my wedding, my husband, and most especially my children among my most prized possessions. Given my practical attitude and propensity for sarcasm, even my best friends would probably scoff at the idea, but at heart, I am a sentimentalist.
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Jenn - Despite knowing a bit about photography, these are great tips to improve my photos. I didn’t know about how to shoot wide open with a point and shoot, the importance of posing people at 45 degrees to the camera, or about shooting women from above and men from below. Thanks Annemie!
joda - What an informative, well written posting. Your posts are always well written and informative, but this one steals the show for info for photographers. I know I’ll use the techniques (if I can remember them) the next time I take someone’s photo. Thank you.
Annemie - So glad these were helpful! Even though I know and practice all of these techniques on a daily basis, it’s always fun to challenge myself on one in particular… say finding great color combinations or getting a set of portraits with totally different expressions.
Erin - Fantastic tips! (and gorgeous photos too)
Thanks!
kate - Your tips on posing, background and light are great. Your ability to bring so much valuable information into focus matches your wonderful photography! Thanks for sharing both!!
Rachel - Thanks, Annemie! I just ordered a book on taking better photos and video with my iphone. Once I know the best apps and all that to use, I’ll certainly be putting your tips to work! Thanks again for all your great posts!