The Camera

I decided to make this post because I've had a few people recently tell me how much they love my photos and want to get a camera as "good" as mine. Well first off, I'm only using a Nikon D80 which is one of the introduction DSLR cameras for photographers and I do believe its not being made any more. I also normally use my Nikkor 50mm 1.8 lens and ever since my husband bought that lens for me, I've only taken it off a few times. But back to the point. I just wanted to show you guys really that its not just my camera that takes the pictures, but it's the person behind the lens. You can't just let anyone take a photo and it be great! You actually have to have an eye for this stuff.

Well, I've glady chosen my oldest daughter to help with this demonstration. Even though she is only 11 she knows a lot about taking pictures. She knows when her subject is too bright, too dark, etc. She probably knows more about taking photos than most of you! LOL She does not, however, know how to take photos in manual which is what I do. So, we took my middle child in our plain ole back yard to take some photos. There was not much to work with but grass, an ugly fence, and pink brick house, and a tree. She used automatic mode and it was a challenge for her but I gave her some advice and this is what she came up with:

Once her time ran out it was my turn. I went to some of the same spots, but I chose to pose her a little differently and chose to work with some of the things we have that aren't so great and hopefully made them turn out great. I love closeups too and for one child I think that is the best way to go. So my turn was up and here is what I came up with:

So, we used the same camera and the same location. Can you tell a difference?

I will tell you that not all my pictures turn out great though! I just don't show you guys my bad pictures and I want you to think that every thing I take is perfect. hehe

You're more than welcome to leave any comments or questions. I love to hear from you guys!!