One class I was most excited to take this semester was my photography course. Sadly, it hasn't been my favorite. My photo class in high school (a million years ago) was amazing: we learned film photography and spent days in the darkroom. We learned the technical aspects of photography and composition, and then were expected to have photos that lived up to those standards.
This class has taught me quite a bit so far, but since I work incredibly hard at everything I do, I have a hard time loving classes that don't have high standards.
However, I have spent a lot of time recently thinking about photo composition and the technical aspects of it. I really miss thinking about photography like this. Instead of relying solely on my iPhone to capture moments, I actually put effort into making quality photographs. I used to really love doing this, but it's gotten away from me a bit in the past year or more.
So, to enjoy my newly rediscovered love of technical photography, I'm going to share some photos I take for our weekly assignments. This week we're focusing on a shallow depth of field (one area in focus, but most is out of focus).
The sun was perfect yesterday morning and the cats were lounging on the bed. I grabbed my camera and spent a lot of time trying to get the perfect shot with the light. Oh, and I got to use my new lens! It's a 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX lens
. I was a little intimidated to use something other than a simple zoom lens, but I seriously love this.
And even though this one is out of focus, I love it. My silly little Theodore Roosevelt cracks me up.
Cutest. Cats. Ever
ReplyDeleteYOU definitely have an eye for getting the right natural light on them!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots! I'm dying to take a photography class.
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! Plus your kitties are adorable!
ReplyDeleteCats in natural light make for some of the best photos. These are gorgeous! I particularly love that last one :) I like that you're holding high standards for yourself even if the class isn't. I've had a professional grade camera for a couple of years, but am mostly lucky in getting good shots. I do at least try to think about things like composition, lighting, and depth of field, and this post inspires me to keep working at my own pace. One photo at a time!
ReplyDeletei love the first picture. i love the glimpse of blue eyes you see =)
ReplyDeleteReally love #3 and #5! Photography classes must be really exciting. I think it's a great way to understand the technicalities, even though it might not be enough creative. Do share your experience! I'd love to read more.
ReplyDeleteAlso it helps to have cute models. :)
WOW! beautiful pics and even more beautiful cats!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're holding yourself to such high standards. I think you'll learn quite a bit if you do so. (And, from what you shared on Twitter, I think you're probably doing a great job.) I really should focus A LOT more on composition, honestly. That said, you made your cats look fantastic. That natural light is wonderful, and you definitely have a depth of field here. Can't wait to see what else you do with your new lens!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures.
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