Think your bub has what it takes to impress the camera? Enter them in the First Memories Portraits baby photo competition to prove what a cutie pie they are, and you have a chance to WIN!!
All you have to do is:
1. Upload a photo of your little one on the First Memories Portraits facebook page;
2. Fill in a very short form (maybe 15 seconds of your life!);
3. Invite all your friends and family to vote for your bundle of joy!
You could WIN a photoshoot of your bub and keep loads of photos which you can print at your leisure... hundreds of dollars worth of prize.
So what are you waiting for?!
Good luck! :)
Monday, 18 April 2011
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Monday, 4 April 2011
Focus On The Family
Being a photographer has it's bonuses when it comes to your own family... For example, one thing we're never lacking in our household is photos of my daughters (K & J - 2 year old twin girls).
I just thought I'd brag about them with a few photos of them I've taken over the last 2 years. Im not nearly as proud of the photos as I am of the gorgeous girls in them. Two little angels (who have definitely been "trying" over the last few months since turning the "terrible two" but who never seem to stop melting my heart).
I just thought I'd brag about them with a few photos of them I've taken over the last 2 years. Im not nearly as proud of the photos as I am of the gorgeous girls in them. Two little angels (who have definitely been "trying" over the last few months since turning the "terrible two" but who never seem to stop melting my heart).
http://www.firstmemoriesportraits.com.au/ - they are the reason I started my business!
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
The Perfect Sunset
I bet you, that if you think of one of the most impressive pictures you have ever seen, a sunset is in your top few. So here are 7 tips so you can take one of those amazing sunset pictures.
1. Take note of Ideal Places.
Sometimes the shoot of a perfect sunset picture begins many hours earlier or even days. Stay alert. Observe all the places you go and think of them like it is sunset time. If you think that it can be a cool picture take note and come back later or another day.
2. Be Early
Being early helps you choose the perfect spot to take your picture. A sunset can happen in a 20 minute window, and you never know when the best colors will come out. Be in the place of choice before sunset begins so you can have a lot of time to choose from to take your picture.
3. Use a Tripod
A tripod is a great ally for sunset pictures. In one side you can use the shutter speed you want without worrying of a blurry picture. It can always help you find the perfect frame without tiring your arms.
4. Use the lowest ISO you can
Sunsets have enough light, so you can use the lowest ISO your camera can handle to have the lowest noise possible.
5. Level the horizon
A lot of great pictures lose a lot of punch for not having the horizon well leveled. If you arrive early and you have got a tripod you will have enough time to level the horizon perfectly with your shot. An alternative, is to have an angled sunset picture (it can be quite cool), but unless it is your choice, the horizon most be leveled.
6. Play with reflection
If you have a lake, river, the sea or something similar, use some shots to play with the reflection, it can give your picture that extra that separates it from the others.
7. Shoot, shoot, shoot
Try different values of shutter speed. Try different compositions, etc. The most important thing is to study your pictures later. You can learn a lot from studying your pictures and see what changes work the best. If you think something works, go again the next day and try those things, study the pictures again, you will learn more.
1. Take note of Ideal Places.
Sometimes the shoot of a perfect sunset picture begins many hours earlier or even days. Stay alert. Observe all the places you go and think of them like it is sunset time. If you think that it can be a cool picture take note and come back later or another day.
2. Be Early
Being early helps you choose the perfect spot to take your picture. A sunset can happen in a 20 minute window, and you never know when the best colors will come out. Be in the place of choice before sunset begins so you can have a lot of time to choose from to take your picture.
3. Use a Tripod
A tripod is a great ally for sunset pictures. In one side you can use the shutter speed you want without worrying of a blurry picture. It can always help you find the perfect frame without tiring your arms.
4. Use the lowest ISO you can
Sunsets have enough light, so you can use the lowest ISO your camera can handle to have the lowest noise possible.
5. Level the horizon
A lot of great pictures lose a lot of punch for not having the horizon well leveled. If you arrive early and you have got a tripod you will have enough time to level the horizon perfectly with your shot. An alternative, is to have an angled sunset picture (it can be quite cool), but unless it is your choice, the horizon most be leveled.
6. Play with reflection
If you have a lake, river, the sea or something similar, use some shots to play with the reflection, it can give your picture that extra that separates it from the others.
7. Shoot, shoot, shoot
Try different values of shutter speed. Try different compositions, etc. The most important thing is to study your pictures later. You can learn a lot from studying your pictures and see what changes work the best. If you think something works, go again the next day and try those things, study the pictures again, you will learn more.
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Best Digital Camera for Point and Shoot Photography
Most people, when it comes to buying a camera, can get quite stuck. So I thought I'd give a few pointers and some suggestions as to what is out there and what I would recommend. :) Just to make a few things in life a bit easier...
You must realise I am making a recommendation on a general "point and shoot" camera - which means not the DSLRs - which for the average person usually is too bulky, expensive and tricky to use. I have split the cameras into two sections (under $200 and under $400) so you can decide which category suits your budget.
BEST DIGITAL POINT AND SHOOT CAMERA
UNDER $200
1. Fuji F300EXR - retail price $200
Pros:
- 12.0 effective megapixels
- Sharp images even at the longest telephoto range (zoomed right in)
- 720p HD video capture with dedicated recording button
- Amazing 15x zoom!!! If only I had one of these in my day of using a point and shoot!
- It has a pretty good image stabilisation sensor so this will limit your blurry photos
- Maximum sensitivity of ISO12800 - for a more natural looking photo
- 3inch high definition LCD (mmm... nice and BIG!)
- Non-slip grip
- Movie setting (as most do these days) with separate recording button which is handy!!
Cons:
- Auto-focus is a tad slow
- Video quality is not that great (which a lot of compact camera's video isn't...)
BEST DIGITAL POINT AND SHOOT CAMERA
UNDER $400
1. Panasonic DMC-LX5
Pros:
- 11.3 Megapixels
- 3 inch LCD screen
- Video quality was judged as being "superior" so it works well as a compact video too
- Great with extreme close ups (0.4 of an inch!), you can almost TOUCH your lens to your subject! :)
- Has the ability to shoot at ISO 3200 at maximum resolution and at ISO 6400 and 12800 at a 3-megapixel resolution
- A definite PLUS is it offers full manual controls so you can have your compact point and shoot and also have full control over your shutter speed etc!
- You can zoom in and out while filming (which is frustrating when you cant!)
- Really good battery life
Cons:
- Not very "stylish" to look at! Very old-school indeed.
- Mono-microphone (not too noticable unless you're editing your videos etc)
So... now that you've got something to go by, go check them out and read a few other reviews and see if one of these is the camera for you. Obviously, there are much nicer ones again (more expensive too!) that do things like go underwater - but it's all about how much money you want to spend. :)
Enjoy your shopping and enjoy your camera even more! And good luck with getting the shots you're after!
You must realise I am making a recommendation on a general "point and shoot" camera - which means not the DSLRs - which for the average person usually is too bulky, expensive and tricky to use. I have split the cameras into two sections (under $200 and under $400) so you can decide which category suits your budget.
BEST DIGITAL POINT AND SHOOT CAMERA
UNDER $200
1. Fuji F300EXR - retail price $200
Pros:
- 12.0 effective megapixels
- Sharp images even at the longest telephoto range (zoomed right in)
- 720p HD video capture with dedicated recording button
- Amazing 15x zoom!!! If only I had one of these in my day of using a point and shoot!
- It has a pretty good image stabilisation sensor so this will limit your blurry photos
- Maximum sensitivity of ISO12800 - for a more natural looking photo
- 3inch high definition LCD (mmm... nice and BIG!)
- Non-slip grip
- Movie setting (as most do these days) with separate recording button which is handy!!
Cons:
- Auto-focus is a tad slow
- Video quality is not that great (which a lot of compact camera's video isn't...)
BEST DIGITAL POINT AND SHOOT CAMERA
UNDER $400
1. Panasonic DMC-LX5
Pros:
- 11.3 Megapixels
- 3 inch LCD screen
- Video quality was judged as being "superior" so it works well as a compact video too
- Great with extreme close ups (0.4 of an inch!), you can almost TOUCH your lens to your subject! :)
- Has the ability to shoot at ISO 3200 at maximum resolution and at ISO 6400 and 12800 at a 3-megapixel resolution
- A definite PLUS is it offers full manual controls so you can have your compact point and shoot and also have full control over your shutter speed etc!
- You can zoom in and out while filming (which is frustrating when you cant!)
- Really good battery life
Cons:
- Not very "stylish" to look at! Very old-school indeed.
- Mono-microphone (not too noticable unless you're editing your videos etc)
Enjoy your shopping and enjoy your camera even more! And good luck with getting the shots you're after!
Friday, 25 March 2011
Want Extra Cash? Why Not Sell Your Great Photos!?!
It's definitely something that can earn you some great extra cash, which is nice for those rainy days! Why not find out how to sell your images online to photo libraries etc? It's cash in your bank, without having to do anything other than email them your photo! And the bonus is you might end up seeing your little one or your favourite pic used to advertise a great company!
To find out more Click Here!
Or try this one (both are a great way to get started): Click Here!
To find out more Click Here!
Or try this one (both are a great way to get started): Click Here!
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
Getting Started - A Guide to Great Photography
Spend 7 minutes of your time to get to know a bit more about photography - learn a lot in a short time to improve your photos!
If you'd like a more comprehensive guide to taking photos and can't afford or don't have the time to attend Tafe or Uni (or other photography courses), why not do some learning in your spare time at home? It's easy and quick and very easy to understand. Click Here!
Visit my webpage at http://www.firstmemoriesportraits.com.au/
If you'd like a more comprehensive guide to taking photos and can't afford or don't have the time to attend Tafe or Uni (or other photography courses), why not do some learning in your spare time at home? It's easy and quick and very easy to understand. Click Here!
Visit my webpage at http://www.firstmemoriesportraits.com.au/
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