Hand Holding Technique

Day 5 of 365
Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture f/3.2
Focal Length 55 mm
ISO Speed 640
Flash camera right 1/64 power

I chose to try a hand holding technique that I learned from a book. It's a method of having off camera flash while hand holding. My right hand holds the camera and presses the trigger while my left hand holds the flash. The thing that makes this technique interesting is that my left arm is wrapped under the camera to give the camera stability. I looked a little like a pretzel when taking the picture, but I think the off camera results are worth it. So if you see me at a wedding wrapping my arms around myself you will know why.

Pink Shoes

Taken at a portrait shoot last week. The shoes came off to run barefoot in the grass and I had to capture these shoes in all their glory.

You saw another photo?

Conversation between me and a friend while driving in my car today:
Me: I just saw another photo.
Friend: where? There was nothing there?
Me: I'll capture it when the sun gets lower on our way back.

Later.....
Me: Do you mind being in the shot?
Friend: Nope
Me: Walk over there while I grab my camera

This is what I saw today. My friend while he is a nice guy and completely awesome, he was not my complete vision for this shot. I envisioned an engaged couple walking together, holding hands, talking about their wedding day, and begin captured with the camera. For today's purposes, my friend was a good substitute. So imagine this photo with an awesome couple in love and maybe kissing near this tall grass.

Hash Marks

Hash Marks

I'm Still editing the photos from Friday Night's win against Clarkston. Here's a picture of the hash marks that I took on the field yesterday. Stay tuned for the images from this awesome game.

End Zone

End Zone

I love football. This is my first season taking pictures of football games and I must say it is a blast. I have been able to capture some awesome moments on the field, and today was one of those days. I was using my son's football game for some practice in capturing those cool Sports Illustrated moments. I look forward to shooting the Varsity football game this Friday as well.

Bokeh Blades

Bokeh Blades

This was an experiment with capturing the morning dew on the blades of grass as the sun rose. The focal point is located somewhere near the center of the picture and gradually moves out of focus the further away and closer you become to that point.

Golf, I love this sport

Golf: I love this sport.

Are you sure?

Are you Sure?

Here's a shot from this weekend's portrait session. Doesn't he look like he belongs on a Gap billboard? The lighting was a bit low due to overcast skies so I bumped up the ISO to 800 in order to get this shot. However, the 50mm Nikon lens has really great glass and is a fast lens. Stay tuned for a couple more shots from this weeks photo session.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/3.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 800