Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

I think this one is so neat with the shooting star in the sky.

My family recently went away to my Uncle's cottage, so I took the opportunity away from the light pollution to capture some pictures of the stars. These photos definitely took some experimenting, but I found that a tripod and a high powered flash light were invaluable tools. I used the flash light to "paint" light onto the trees in the first few shots, and in the second shot the neighbor's campfire added the orange light. Most of these shots were taken with a low aperture and a shutter speed of about 30 seconds.   

Same Ruins, Different Day

After shooting at these ruins a few weeks ago, I really wanted to go back and explore some more. This time it was green which gives the place a totally different feel, and I had some more friends willing to be my models. Even though we were rushing under the threat of rain, I think this was a successful shoot.

Nancy Drew Costume!

I wanted to document my sister's lovely Halloween costume for this year! Can you guess who she's supposed to be? If you're interested in the making of, feel free to click here.

What a Day for a Daydream

A Look Through the Water

I was looking through some pictures from the summer that I hadn't sorted yet and found these interesting shots I took from the dock at the family cottage. They have a bit of an abstract feel to them. I think the trick to these photos was to have movement in the water. I found them visually interesting, so I thought I'd share!

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Birthday Sunset Walk

My good friend was celebrating her 18th birthday, so we decided to take a walk on a little trail that snakes behind the suburbs. It led to a huge pond and lots of bugs, but we had a good time taking pictures and of course talking. It was a beautiful evening.

TIP: Don't forget to raise your aperture (landscapes) and lower your aperture (portraits) when switching between shooting people and scenery. 

TIP: Don't be afraid to crop a shot taken with a wide angle. Before cropping, the shot above had too many details in it, so the focus on the sunset was lost.

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