Monday, March 22, 2010

Learning to nail exposure

Last week I got together with a fellow photographer friend, Kristen Bons, to pick up on some pointers. I really enjoy photography, but want to do better at taking clearer, sharper shots. I know it all falls on exposure, but for some reason I am having a difficult time getting it.

Here are some shots I took after learning some new - new to me - tricks.

I have had my eye on this wagon for quite sometime. The lighting wasn't the greatest - well it wasn't what I had envisioned - but I finally got a picture of it. It is really starting to fall apart, but I really like it's character!


Where we live there are horses everywhere. We love it! This one is one of my favorites. She has great coloring and seems so friendly and loving.


Recently we have noticed a pony around. It's funny, it appears to not live in the same corral as the others, but just roams about on her own. I've even seen her in the road before!
This is a sign pointing to 'Ascend Rd'. This one was just for fun!
Kristen, thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me. I found your knowledge very helpful!

Blessings!

5 comments:

Nett said...

That is awesome that you got to get out and get hands-on help with another photographer! Photography is tricky business, but also know that with all the tips and tricks you get... you really just need to find a style you are good at and enjoy... that will help bring out your photos. Nice job on the photos of the horses! I was able to click on it and get a closer view. It came out really clear! Did you edit it? I think the color could have been a bit brighter. Wonder if editing ruins the sharpness. Hmm. We all have more to learn! :) But if photography was easy, everyone would have cameras and make money off it, right? :)

Amy Ketchum said...

Nett, it was great to chat with Kristen and learn some new things!

I did a little bit of editing on the photo of the horse. It's funny that you said that about the color. I did boost it up a bit, but then thought I might have done it too much. You know how it starts too look a bit 'over done' when you are doing it? So, I just didn't take it any further.
Thanks for the comment!!!!

Nett said...

You are absolutely right! I am really bad about over-processing my pictures, I'd be the first to admit that! I guess I just love to see colors and don't know when to stop. :) Plus everyone's monitor is different. I really do like the sharpness of the pic. What was your exposure may I ask?

Amy Ketchum said...

My exposure was: ISO 100 ~ 1/2000 ~ 2.8

Kristen said...

You're welcome! :) Keep at it...you take great pictures already...they can only get better!