In this session’s photo assignment you are asked to take six pictures. The pictures should be of someone, somewhere or something that you really like. You can take six pictures on the same topic or go for a combination of pictures. Spend up to four hours on the assignment.
Remember what you learned in the first session about composition and bear that in mind. But think about what you have learned in this session about technical details and think carefully about your ISO settings, the focal length that you choose (if you have a choice), and consider the lighting of the scene and whether this accurately reflects what you want to take.
Having applied some thought to the subject matter I have decided that three of my six photos will be of my favourite people, (hubby and son) and three of my favourite local place, the wind farm at Finedon.
So last night I arranged for hubby to read the bed time story. Lots of opportunity for cuddly, snuggly shots there.
You think?
"No not that story Daddy I want Stinky Face." Daddy dutifully exchanges book, selects alternative and climbs on to bed while I try to work out what ISO setting I might need to produce the requisite effect.
"Not that Stinky Face story...the other one." Daddy dutifully climbs down (bed is elevated 'ladder and slide design...great in theory, not terribly practical for adults) and selects another book. I wonder if flash will wash everything out.
Hubby and son snuggle down for story. I stand at foot of bed ready to capture father-son bonding moment.
"Please can I have a cup of water before we start daddy?" I say I will get it and dive downstairs for requested beverage.
Drink is downed in one and we settle down for story and photo shoot.
"I want mummy to read it. She reads it better." Daddy looks hurt. I soothe husband and reassure son that his daddy is perfectly capable of reading a bedtime story. Son's bottom lip trembles. Reassure son I will read the story again afterwards or indeed any other story he likes as long as he lets me take a few darn photos.
Take a couple then decide I need to be more elevated. I climb on to bed too...to amusement of son who thinks it's great to have mummy and daddy in bed with him, and consternation of husband who has met my Rheumatologist and knows the state of my knees and hips.
Finally, I'm ready to go...Aaargh! I've just realised hubby has white T shirt on. I've been struggling with white. This could make or break my shot. Would he mind changing?
Silent look tells me that he will not change his *!@!!**! T shirt and may even have to divorce me for suggesting it.
Take the best shots I can, given precarious perch and mutinous family in wrong-coloured clothing. I'm developing a healthy respect for professional photographers.
I've tried the same shot here twice, once in black and white. Not sure which one works best really.
Storytime Snuggles
Storytime Snuggles B&W
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