Category Archives: Photography Tips + Tricks
finding your very own photography style is a journey. many photographers claim a photography style simply because the style is popular or trending. they pick styles solely based on popularly. but before long, they become burnt out with their photography because they are shooting for others and not for themselves. they are not developing a…
more often than not, the very first things my clients say when inquiring to hire me as their photographer is…”i just love how natural your photos look!” the days of studio portraits of everyone looking at the camera are long long gone and today mothers (because, lets be real, it’s the mothers who hire us) are…
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I love this style of photography and definitely try to capture these more candid moments when I’m doing sessions with families. But for the purpose of the 52 week challenge (and because I don’t have kids or any sessions lined up this week) any other suggestions for how to shoot a candid photo?? My go-to subject is my dog, but I’d like to try to branch out a bit more than that. lol. Thanks!ReplyCancel
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>>this post contains affiliate links. thank you in advance for supporting bethadilly photography.<< while the act of getting in front of your camera may seem daunting, using a remote to take self portraits with your dslr just made it effortless. gone are the days of running back and forth between your pose and your camera. instead…
the arrival of a baby is one of the most memorable events in one’s life. and because it is so special, many new parents hire a photographer to join them in the hospital following the birth of their child. since babies rarely arrive on their due date and everything about a newborn is so brand…
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I just did my first hospital newborn session yesterday! I wish I read through this before I went because I was nervous but I am relived to say I got all the items on your check list! I did more of the family portraits and less of baby (I don’t really know why) but it was still really fun! I edited yesterday and delivered today because I knew they wanted to announce! These tips are great! I’ll have to keep in mind for next time!ReplyCancel
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Beth, I see here that you use your 50mm 1.4, but I’ve read in other posts that you use your 24/1.4 Art lens. Does the 24 Art lens create distortions of the newborn with a full-frame camera body? I’m looking to purchase a new lens to use at the birth of my grandchild and want to know which one is more beneficial. Thanks!ReplyCancel
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great question! at the time of this post, i was using my 50mm exclusively and now i tend to gravitate more to my 24mm, as it was just purchased about 6 months ago! with a wide angle lens, you do need to be aware of subject placement for portraits as placing them near the edge of the frame can cause some distortion, however being thoughtful about composition will help to eliminate that. i really love the 24mm art, it’s my go to lens right now and i photographed my last 2-3 newborn sessions with that lens only. the 50mm is a wonderful portrait lens though, and one that many photographers prefer for newborns!ReplyCancel
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there is so much excitement that occurs once you import your photos into lightroom, or whatever editing software you use, and begin your photo editing. you’ve spent so much time photographing, thinking through your compositions, and portraying your emotions and point of view with your camera. now it is time to look at all the…
Sara Masters-Blacksten - I’m still waiting for my style to be cohesive, I find I like too many editing/lighting styles.
{beth} a-dilly - it’s definitely a journey!
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