Creative Functions

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of learning and practice.
Freezing action,
Adjusting to low light situations,
Manipulating depth of field,
Pushing the limits creatively, and
Seeing beauty around me.
I am grateful for the lessons I'm learning.

Practicing exposure

I'm into the second term of my digital photography certificate program,
and am excited about the new things I learn each week.
This weeks assignment on exposure compensation was one of the most fun things I have learned.
It allows you to be very creative and I achieved some goals I've had but wasn't certain on how to do it.
The one of the guitar is a favorite in my house!

I Love Frost

I decided to take my camera with me when I walked the kids to school today,
the frost on the trees is amazing.
It is my absolute favorite thing about winter!
I especially love when there are leaves left on the branches;
there is such a contrast between the warm red and yellow colors and the harsh frost.

Beauty

After 2 very cold weeks, we were blessed with an amazing day to photograph this beautiful mama!
I had alot of fun playing with my new background lighting in the studio,
and then we ventured out to get some photos of her in her element, the great outdoors.
Her smile lights up the room, she is beautiful inside and out, her light shines right through the lens!

Christmas Fun

Just wanted to share some of the Christmas photos that I've taken this past month.
Sweet boys reading the Charlie Brown Christmas story.
Darling mom and daughter, love her beautiful personality!
I learned a new word....bokeh! The best part was when I figured out how to capture an image of my daughter with the beautiful globe-like bokeh light on the Christmas tree behind her.
I love my husband's reaction when I have a lightbulb moment like that!

Family Portraits

Since the weather can be so fickle this time of year,
we did a family session in the studio today.
Love this couple and their sweet girls!

Moose!

It was one of those mornings that I had a strong push to take my camera along for my walk.
To my delight I came across a bull moose, cow and calf. I felt quite nervous at first because it is rutting season and when I noticed them the bull was really quite close to the path but thankfully fully engrossed in munching on the abundant dogwood.
As we looped around the pond listening to the honking geese, we happened upon a mallard resting on a rock. They are one of the most beautiful ducks we have in Alberta.
I am thankful to live in a city that has maintained beautiful and abundant green spaces for us to enjoy.