A lesson learned

ISO 100, aperture 1.8, and a shutter speed of 1/1250th of a second

This was a last minute assignment for the online paper. They needed a strong horizontal of a sign talking about visitor check in. The first time I shot this my aperture was 3.5 and the parking lot was in the background, the second time I made sure my aperture was 1.8 and the sign was on the left so the school is now in the right. This assignment was quick and easy. I used a 50mm lens.

Doubletruck

ISO 800, aperture 14.0, and a shutter speed of 1/250th of a second

Casey Hitchcock took this image, I was just there to make sure everything went well because it was the only chance to get this done. This picture was for the main story of the newspaper. Taking this image had multiple complications. First off, we used the 50mm, when we should have had a 17-50mm lens. The lighting was very hard to capture with the sunset going on at the same time. Casey and I set up 2 flashes, one on each side of the bench. We had to adjust the power and the flash to get the lighting how Mrs. Potter wanted it. Since we forgot snoots, and there was a flare without them, we compromised by putting a jacket which covered the sides on one flash and I put my hands on the sides of the other flash. And it worked! I really like this picture and it looks great in the paper. The people in this image were some of the most patient people I've ever met! I am glad I was there to help Casey out.

the most precious thing in the whole wide world!!!

 ISO 800, aperture 2.8, and a shutter speed of 1/160th of a second

I love this image because of the little girl's shocked expression and the happiness expressed on the police officers face. I wish I would have gotten closer to them. I used a 17-50mm lens.

ISO 800, aperture 3.2, and a shutter speed of 1/160th of a second

I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THIS IMAGE. This little boy was just the cutest thing when a policewoman gave him this firetruck. I really like this image because he's still playing with the toy that was handed to him. I love the blurry background. I just love this image, mainly because of how adorable he is. I used a 17-50mm lens.

Today I got the opportunity to take pictures of children shopping for their Christmas presents at Target with a cop! The entire experience was such a blessing to witness. All of the police officers/firemen were so sweet to all of their children. I think every single advanced photographer who was there cried at least once because of how heart-touching it was. Taking these pictures and being at Target while all of this stuff was going on made me remember what Christmas is all about. I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!

Delicious

 ISO 200, aperture 9.0, and a shutter speed of 1/200th of a second

 ISO 200, aperture 9.0, and a shutter speed of 1/200th of a second

ISO 200, aperture 9.0, and a shutter speed of 1/200th of a second

Today I learned how to take pictures of food! I set up one of the alien bees in the center of the white backdrop and made sure it was set to a high-key background. Then, I took the second alien bee and set it up to the left of the white backdrop (the food was set up on the left on the backdrop). The second alien bee was attached to an umbrella in order to give a shadow on the food. I used a 17-50mm lens and took a position and used the zoom to get the photos needed for the newspaper assignment. Not only did I learn how to take pictures of food, but I got to eat these delicious cake pops and nutter butters. 

the H&N AD photo

 ISO 2000, aperture 4.0, and a shutter speed of 1/40th of a second

ISO 200, aperture 4.0, and a shutter speed of 1/60th of a second

The paper was in need for a picture of H&N for their AD. I used 24-105mm lens for these images. I looked for the prettiest set up. One inside and one outside, hoping for a Christmas setup. A staff member gave me an AD picture from a magazine clipping (for me to base my pictures off of). They both turned out well. I really liked the lights and homey Christmas set up in the first image and I liked the wintery look in the second image. This assignment was fun and the workers at the store were very nice!

3rd issue: tolerance cover photo

ISO 200, aperture 9.0, and a shutter speed of 1/250th of a second

This was my first high-key image where I set it up all by myself. It was exciting and useful for the future! In order to set the background completely white, I set up 2 alien bees at a power between 1/8th and 1/4th on either side of the white backdrop. I set my lens on manual focus and made sure my histogram touched all the way to the right. Once the background was set on high-key, I set the 17-50mm lens back on autofocus and set up the parabolic umbrella. When all of the lighting was right, I situated both of the hands, made sure they were exposed properly, and took the picture. The cover looks wonderful! I always loveeee seeing my pictures on the cover. It mades me so happy.