Ode to the 50mm Lens
So, I go out on a photo walk to practice with my 85mm lens. It’s a good lens — the best, some say — and everyone uses it. I don’t like it, so I don’t use it. But I realize I need the background...
View ArticleBefore and After in Lightroom 5: How to do a basic edit
This post was originally on my Facebook page, and there’s lots of discussion on that post you won’t want to miss about depth of field, lenses, and how to get good skin tones, so if you haven’t already,...
View ArticleColor, or Black and White?
Which do you prefer? I am leaning, but truly in more indecision than ever before. Tell me what you think in the comments, if you are so inclined. Back story: we get our milk from an actual farm near by...
View ArticleBefore and After in Lightroom — why editing matters
I posted this on Facebook and got some good response, so I thought I’d post it here too, for reference — Specs are: Nikon D3s, Sigma 50mm, f1.8, 1/500, ISO 200. I underexposed this on purpose to...
View ArticleDo you need a second photographer at your wedding? Five ways to know.
One of the questions I am most frequently asked is if a second shooter is a good idea. Clients ask me that because I most often shoot alone, and adding a second shooter costs more, which is not always...
View ArticleHow to Shoot in Public in Ten Easy Steps
…or, Engagement Session in the DC Cherry Blossoms (gulp!) I haven’t blogged this session before, but it was a wonderful one, and I thought I’d use it today as an example of how to shoot successfully in...
View ArticleOde to the 50mm Lens
So, I go out on a photo walk to practice with my 85mm lens. It’s a good lens — the best, some say — and everyone uses it. I don’t like it, so I don’t use it. But I realize I need the background...
View ArticleBefore and After in Lightroom 5: How to do a basic edit
This post was originally on my Facebook page, and there’s lots of discussion on that post you won’t want to miss about depth of field, lenses, and how to get good skin tones, so if you haven’t already,...
View ArticleColor, or Black and White?
Which do you prefer? I am leaning, but truly in more indecision than ever before. Tell me what you think in the comments, if you are so inclined. Back story: we get our milk from an actual farm near by...
View ArticleBefore and After in Lightroom — why editing matters
I’ve posted about editing before-and-afters in this post: https://www.aprilbennettphotography.com/portrait/lightroom-5-basic-edit/, and here is another installment! I hope it’s helpful. I posted this...
View ArticleDo you need a second photographer at your wedding? Five ways to know.
One of the questions I am most frequently asked is if a second shooter is a good idea. Clients ask me that because I often shoot alone, and adding a second shooter costs more, which is not always the...
View ArticleHow to Shoot in Public in Ten Easy Steps
…or, Engagement Session in the DC Cherry Blossoms (gulp!) I haven’t blogged this session before, but it was a wonderful one, and I thought I’d use it today as an example of how to shoot successfully in...
View ArticleGetting Great Photos on Your Wedding Day: How to Plan for Light
If I were in charge of planning your wedding day from start to finish, the first thing I would think about is light. Having good, interesting light where you are getting married, or during your...
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