Tuesday, April 26, 2011

I Turn My (new) Camera On...

As I mentioned a few posts back, my camera was on the fritz. That was my second point and shoot camera in about 3 years. Instead of getting yet another one, I thought it was time for an upgrade. I did a little research and got lots of good advice from friends and ended up with a dslr that is good for a beginner like me. I'm sorry I waited as long as I did, the clarity and the types of shots I can get are amazing. My good friend and photographer extraordinaire, Christine, recommended I just go crazy in the beginning and take lots of shots to see how the camera works and get comfortable with it. So, for the past week, I've been taking all sorts of shots, here are some of the results:


Playing with the close up feature on Easter...


Happy Family...

Workin' the stink eye...




Playing with the portrait feature...

Did you know Gabe's hair has brown highlights? You do now, thanks to my new camera

Asking G to sprint towards me to try the sports feature...



Finally able to get a good smile thanks to a faster shutter...

21 comments:

Kris said...

Fabulous!!! You are already taking awesome shots! I love up close shots of flowers. Gabe has the best stink eye I've ever seen - hilarious! And that's a great family photo. Your blog is going to be even more awesome now with this fancy new camera:)

Michelle said...

Love the highlights in his hair and yay for the new camera. Go wild and keep posting your snaps!

Dana said...

Oh I want one now! I have a point and shoot but it's been faithful to me for four years now. I love all these examples..I need to show Ben! Maybe this could be our first Mother/Father's day present? ;) Love those Easter flowers..so pretty and Gabe's smile such a cutie!!

Christine @ 12,450miles said...

{Photographer extraordinaire?! I'm blushing...}

JoJo... I love these! You know that smile of his that you captured makes my heart flip, it's so sweet. And I love that you captured the stink eye! I can't wait to see what else you capture behind the lens...

CJ said...

Awesome shots! I am completely coveting your new camera!!! Hehe!

Colleen said...

have fun with the new camera! LOVE the stink eye and of course gabe's big ole smile in the last shot. :)

kelly said...

I love that smiling shot of Gabe - now you can capture his awesomeness even better than before! (And his adorable little stink eye and beautiful brown highlights). Congrats on the new camera - look forward to seeing all your snaps!

Grace said...

yay for new toys! can't wait to see more great shots from you!
and i love gabe's highlights -- c has red ones!
and i LOVE gabe's stink eye.
AWESOME.

Christine said...

I'm glad you decided to do this--these photos are great!! You'll have lots of fun with the camera and Gabe this summer. I love his smile in the last one--just adorable!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful shots!! Gabe's stink eye has me cracking up. Have fun with your new toy!

Birdie said...

This title had me laughing! GREAT new camera, and your shots are really clear! no, I *didn't* know about the highlights, but thank you for showing me dslr and JoJo. Man, Gabe is looking so mature and handsome.

Looking forward to seeing more fantastic pics

Min said...

Beautiful effort for your new camera! I love my dslr. Couldn't live without it....

Kelly said...

Christine also helped me with our recent DSLR selection. Fun to see you trying yours out!

Patti and Rick said...

Amazing photos - they look great!! I love the action shots - I need a camera like that.

sue said...

ahhh! they are amazing shots! it makes such a huge difference, doesn't it? you will never go back to a point and shoot again! love the stink eye shot and the sweater vest! such a handsome little dude - and if it's possible even more handsome with the new camera!

Beth said...

Congrats on the new camera! You have put your new toy to good use. Tell G I love his highlights. Where does he go? Partial or full? I need something to cover my grays :).

Mi Yeon said...

I love all pictures!!
You took good pictures. He looks so happy in your picutures! :)

Kara said...

Love these! You are a natural!

Janet said...

So what kind of camera did you get? I'd love to know. Love Gabe's stink eye (yowza!), highlights, and fabulous smile. D's hair is WAYYYYYY dark (black)...at times in photos it looks like he has indigo highlights or something from the light hitting it...I kind of love it.

Kala said...

These photos are awesome. Catching those action shots aren't easy!

HJ said...

ohh this definitely makes me want to get a new camera! i love that stink eye pic of gabe :)