The Love Your Camera Workshop (running since 2010) is a full day workshop that teaches participants how to shoot confidently in Manual Mode and how to take photos of people that you are proud of!
Here is a run down on the day… Read More »The Love Your Camera Workshop
Particularly when photographing children, there are times when a fast shutter speed is needed to freeze motion such as jumping, swinging or running. I am often asked, how fast does the shutter speed need to be?
To capture someone mid-air (or mid-fast movement) I use shutter speeds upwards of 1/640s. So when shooting in Manual Mode, and freezing motion is my priority, I will set the Shutter Speed first and then balance my ISO and Aperture accordingly. If you use the Aperture or Shutter Priority modes, then you would use Shutter Priority for these occasions and choose a shutter speed upwards of 1/640s. Read More »Freezing Motion and Shutter Speed
Christine is a lifestyle, wedding and portrait photographer based in Canberra who is very partial to the use of the smiley face :). She can often be found Instagram-ing her one-year old sidekick, daughter Pippa, who is a happy little dream.
1. What is your favourite time of day to shoot and why?
Around 3pm… we have a massive backyard and we’ve only just begun gardening and spending a lot of time out there… 3pm is when pippa is most energetic, having had a long nap and big snack, and we’re outside watering our veggies and fruits! 🙂
2. What lens do you use most often to photograph Pippa and why?
My 24mm. i can’t seem to get close enough! ha! i love that i am experiencing everything with her, and i’m able to concentrate on shooting while also having one hand on her in case she falls over on the steps or off her chair, or whatever else she’s climbing! 🙂
I believe a 50mm lens is an important staple in any photographer’s kit. Here are the top 4 reasons why I love mine:
When a young child is particularly wriggly and/or wanting to escape, I try lying them on their backs – this can work well when photographing toddler subjects and their siblings.
Standing on the bed over the top of them as we giggle and tickle and bounce the bed a bit can work a treat. You only need 30 seconds to get some great shots!