and some moments are not so tender

Life is not always the way we want it to be... but a picture can tell the story even better, even if it's not the reality.... Actually reality shows up even when we are trying to show "the idyllic side"

The truth just makes a more interesting shot...

tender moments are hard to come by

a gentle reminder to stand closer... hold a hand... changes the whole picture... brothers forever!

the little things

Sometimes body parts speak louder then the whole body.... a baby's hand, her lip, a mother's neck or shoulder...Focus on the little things to get the big picture

Serious Post 3

Fiddling with your camera makes it hard to engage with your subject...Figure out the light situation, and your point of focus before you point and shoot.... having a dialogue with the subject creates that spontaneous moment we are all looking for. They stop fidgeting or posing and start being themselves.. Goofy is the way to get a seriously good shot

Serious Post ....What is the point?

Are you taking a landscape shot of the beach to show the world how beautiful it is or a portrait or the baby to remember this very moment? ... Do you want a picture of both kids together or of them playing together... Just some thoughts before you pick up the camera...

Let them take a break

but don't put down your camera... moments happen although they are not what is expected

Serious Post 2 - Even if you don't understand how your camera works....

Understand your subject... Saying cheese is not how you get a good shot. That very saying creates an unnatural face... try getting your kids to look @ the camera by telling them something is behind you or better something will pop out of the camera!

How do you get that shot?

Patience....

extra-ordinary moments: Serious Post 1 Capturing the moment by understanding your Camera

extra-ordinary moments: Serious Post 1 Capturing the moment by understanding your Camera

Serious Post 1 Capturing the moment by understanding your Camera

Having a camera does not make you a photographer...understanding the benefits and limitations of your image machine is what makes a photographer.

A point and shoot and an SLR can both create great pictures if you really know what all the buttons are for...Be realistic, Be imaginative, Be patient.

Perfection is not necessarily perfect

Sometimes Security matters...Please don't touch my Lovey

anything but a pacifier

A Moment in Mayberry.... parenting is easy :)

Taking a photo and creating an image are really different entities...