Some photography tips for anyone who cares

So, i always get asked, how do i go about taking the best photo’s.
First, there’s no such thing as the ‘best’ photo, a photo simply captures a moment, now if it’s personal, it’s just great however you look at it. If it’s one you took for other reasons, usually what is meant by the best photo is a ‘perfect’ one, in which you show your idea or tell your story the best way possible.

5 Tips

1- When taking a photo of a child or pet, it’s best to get down on their level, say on your knees, to simply capture that magnetic gaze and the mesmerizing smile! Remember, your subject doesn’t ‘have’ to look at the camera, the eye level angle by itself will create a personal feeling.
However if you do wish to take it standing above your subject, it’s best to have them look up for the best possible outcome, unless there is a certain style your going for by taking a ‘birds eye’ photo

2- Always take a look behind the subject. Make sure there are no trees, poles, or even people sprouting out of your subjects head lol Worst thing is to get a cluttered background which will only achieve one thing, distracting whoever looks at the photo. Go for a plain clutter free background to emphasize your subject.

3- Having whatever you’re taking a photo of in the center of the picture, is not always the best idea.
To bring to life whatever you’re taking a photo of, lock the focus on your subject (most new cameras have this feature) and then re-frame the shot. Have the subject to one side off centered in the photo, or in a corner. This will help bring life to your photo.

4- Don’t be afraid to take a vertical photo. Turning your camera sideways will NOT tip you off the edge of the world, remember, the earth is round It’s safe lol Sometimes taking a vertical shot makes all the difference.

5- Great lighting makes great pictures! Always try to study the lighting in your pictures!
Avoid the harsh sunlight that casts dark shadows across a persons face. Also move an object around, say your daughter is holding a balloon, sometimes moving the balloon to her right hand instead oif her left, depending on where the sun is could make your photo all that much better.

These were not secrets lol Just tips some people overlook or forget while taking photos of special moments.

Hope this helps someone

All alone for a while…

His arms used to wrap around me and hold me tight.Whisper words of love in my ear all through the night. 

He’s free to do what he wants, i just want him to be happy and fine, want him to feel good and always keep that wonderful smile. 

What’s meant to be, is meant to be, time will tell of what’s to become of him and me.

I won’t let go of what we once shared, i won’t let go of what’s so dear to me. Loving him is all i want to do for now and for all eternity…until then I’ll sit alone, going through the memories, sweet memories…of him and me, him and me….

 

He’s all that’s on my mind

Rape

I had to do a still life with ‘legs’ and three shocking objects and create a mood from it, so I took this picture of my friends legs with a bra, scissors, and underwear around her feet to depict somewhat of a nonconsentual sex scene (the scissors were intended to demonstrate that)
I did not get the highest grade, but i’m happy with it.

Poem below the image fits well here I think

What’s happening here I was once so alive!
But now I’m so full of dread and almost dead
show me your wounded head that has led
to communion with the father…
But where did he go?
His presence seems farther and father away each day,
and I’m trying so hard to steer his way,
yet still lonely and confused on this
cold,
hard,
ground, I lay.
Speak to me wise mouth and say
that ‘its all good kid’, its nothing that you did
and through it feels that I’m not here with you right now,
just be still and listen for that sound…
did you hear it, listen again,
did you hear it?
that silent voice that just spoke nothing,
that was me listening to your plea with open ears,
counting all your tears
flowing from your irritated eyes,
searching the skies,
looking for that hope that beyond there lies,
you,
young worrisome sparrow,
find rest,
lay your battered head upon my omni-present breast
and make it your nest.
No strong, cold, wind, could ever carry you from this your home,
look around see the life springing up from the ground,
spring colours springing fourth
in celebration, of your trusting.
It’s a constant process this is,
growing you into the person that you are to become,
but when you sense the setting of the sun
know that its only rising
and has just begun,
now go fourth sing songs of faith
and lift up others in this race
and if u cant keep the pace,
or loose sight of my face,
know that I am always near
so you need not fear
but don’t worry about that right now…
just sit here and enjoy the peace I offer in my silence,
when I am silent, I am listening
and not abandoning.

- Bradley Hathaway, silence

Break Dancing

Blitz and Trevor both good friends.
I love break dancing, can’t do it but just watching how athletic people are and the moves, sometimes it’s almost breath taking.

Blitz loves the subway! I don’t know why, he has a perfectly good new car, but he just loves taking the subway every chance he gets! Two days ago he heard some hip hop music, and told me to take his picture, and he started swirling around on the floor ! lol
So I did!

I thought it was great, but people looked at Blitz as if he was mad

I had Michael Kane edit the pictures with Trevor in them with Photoshop, and I just love the outcome! Trevor is an attention seeker, he just likes all eyes to be on him, and after flipping in the air, diving over a car and tap dancing with his hands, he garbed the attention of a lot of people!

A couple people actually flipped coins at him, he got up and shouted at them! Lol

Took a snap!

My and Mia a close friend were at this cafe, just talking and drinking coffee.
She started laughing I ‘can’t remember why, and I took this picture without her even knowing.
Well she knew when she noticed the camera flash, and was a little annoyed till she saw the outcome! lol

Thank God it turned out ok!

The Guy i want to be with one day

He’s probably one of the closest people to me.

 Other than being a great guy, talented, successful, funny, honest, smart, kind hearted, and all the things you only dream about finding in a perfect guy, he’s everything I ever wanted.

 

He knows I care for him, but I think he’s just scared of commitment, and I wont ever push him, the last thing I ever want is to be with someone who does not love me back the same.

 

Well, we are starting to hang out more, I’ve actually taken a break from work to see him more often, and try to keep his attention, a lot of girls fight over him, even though he hates that, I just don’t think I could ever loose him to some other girl.

 

Ok enough of that, yesterday we were hanging out, and after he finished work, he was tired, and kind of moody, we went for a bite to eat and later that evening I went over, made him take me to east side in LA and close to a park I knew, he had no idea why, then I told him to stop, I got out of the car, walked a few meters away, and took this picture, got back in the car and asked him to drive me back home.

 

I’ve never seen him smile like that, he was really happy, I guess my randomness made his day, and well, that’s all that really matters.

 

It’s not great

A Lonely Tree

I remember just walking in the park taking photos, then i saw this tree.
I realised that that tree and the one behind it were the only ones around, and an image formed in my head, one of how lonely that one tree looked.

Silly i know, but that’s how i saw it.

Hope i captured that with this photo.

Say Cheeese!

I’ll be in Detroit, Michigan in like 20hours!
I’ll be sure to take photos of the airport and ‘him’ when he meets me there, he better meet me there and not be asleep or something lol.

This is me with my goofy smile lol