Katelyn, With a Point-and-Shoot

Taken with Reuben’s Sony DSC-H20

Shutter: 1/50 sec. ~ f/4.0 ~ 32.3mm ~ ISO 100

How I got the look:

Positioned camera with sun at back of subject. Backed away from subject and zoomed in to eliminate wide-angle distortion.

Do you shoot with a point-and-shoot? Any tips for getting great shots?

3 Responses to Katelyn, With a Point-and-Shoot

1. Robin 
   September 22nd, 2011 at 10:49 am Moderate
   Hi Erica Lea :)
   I have a fairly simple point and shoot camera…..a Sony DSC-S750. I would love to know if this picture of Katelyn (gorgeous!) has been edited or photo-shopped in any way or is it straight out of the camera??? I would love to have a fancy shmancy camera but I just can’t afford one right now. I am a stay at home mom and I take pics of my kids all of the time. I would love for them to turn out as beautifully as this one!!! Any suggestions you have would be much appreciated!! Thank you!!
   PS Love your blogs!! Thanks for sharing your wedding photos….absolutely beautiful.
2. Erica Lea 
   September 22nd, 2011 at 11:21 am Moderate
   Robin: Yes, I edited the photo using Paint Shop Pro Photo XI. Most photos can benefit from a bit of a touch-up! For portraits, I usually soften blemishes, whiten eyes and teethe, and enhance the eyelashes and lips a bit. I also like to adjust the color if needed (usually photos are a bit too “warm” or “cool” before editing).
   Here are a few tips that I have found useful:
   Turn off your flash. Most on-camera flashes are pretty awful.
   Step away from your subject and zoom in. This is much more flattering than standing close to your subject and using a wide angle.
   Experiment with different angles. Most people look best when the camera is at eye level or a bit above.
   Edit your photos! A little boost in post can turn a boring photo into something exciting.
   Don’t over-edit your photos, though! You want it to look natural. :)
3. Robin 
   September 22nd, 2011 at 2:10 pm Moderate
   OMGsh! Thank you so much!! I will try it out these tips. Can’t wait to see how they turn out. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. Very sweet of you :)

Fall Knitting Wish List

Things I wish I had the time/inclination/materials to knit:

Lovely shawl using fingering weight yarn and US size 6 needles. {link}

Que Sera Cardigan. So pretty. (Worsted?) Cotton yarn, US size 8 and 6 needles. {link}

Reading Mitts. DK weight yarn, US size 5 needles. {link}

Queen Anne’s Cardigan. Old-fashioned but charming. Pattern $6. Sport weight yarn. US size 6, 7, and 8 needles. {link}

Dianna shawl. Lovely colors. So Autumnish. Lace weight yarn. Us size 6 needles. {link}

Another pretty shawl pattern. Fingering weight yarn. US size 6 needles. {link}

Milanese Lace Topper. Like I need another hat pattern. But this one is lovely. Worsted weight yarn. US size 4 needles. {link}

Rikke Hat. Sorry, another hat. But I’m in love with slouchies. DK weight yarn.  US size 4 and 7 needles. {link}

A Little Ruffle scarf. Sport weight yarn. US size 7 needles. {link}

Dionysus Socks. Fingering weight yarn. US size 1 needles. {link}

What’s on your to-do list this fall?

3 Responses to Fall Knitting Wish List

1. Marilyn 
   September 19th, 2011 at 11:27 am Moderate
   I really love those socks. What a cheerful color to look down and see. :-) I’m more than a little embarrassed to admit that I’d like to continue crocheting the blanket I’ve been working on for eight years. Fortunately, it’s more about enjoying the process and rhythm for me. I’m also hoping this is the year that I finally stop being intimidated and make my first apple pie.
2. Jude 
   September 22nd, 2011 at 5:47 am Moderate
   Hi Erica,
   Congratulations on your recent wedding. I am so glad you put all those beautiful wedding pictures up, they tell a lovely story.
   I agree with you, so much knitting, so little time. Make the mits – they are a very speedy knit. I have made two pairs as gitfs and they knit up very quickly and are very feminine.
   I enjoy your food blog very much and have it linked from my own.
   Cheers,
   Jude
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