Comments on: P365 - Day 85 (Incognito)

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 03:41:41 +0000

I take most of our photos and like Laura I try to leave the flash off as much as possible. Most of my kids go running for cover when I start snapping away.. .unless it’s something THEY want me to take a picture of and then they come begging me to get the camera out and then I get “posed” pictures and I prefer candid.

By: Jodi

Jodi — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:10:57 +0000

I take 99.99.99.99% of our photos. My middle two children are picking up the camera more and more though. My children hardly notice when I’m taking pictures. One set of friends kids love to pose when they see me whip out the camera. My kids know that if they pose rather than look natural and keep on doing what they’re doing I’ll have to take more to get the natural ones too!

I keep my camera in my bag but it is not a paper bag (lol) so it can take it.

By: KME

KME — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:18:34 +0000

Laura - I think you are right, the more I use the camera and make a habit of bringing it with me and documenting an event, the more people become accustomed to it. What kind of camera are you using? Do you try to keep your flash off inside? How do you have enough light? My camera is great but I feel like I’m still learning about the different settings and capabilities. It’s definitely a FUN hobby. Thanks for writing.

By: Laura in CT

Laura in CT — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:52:41 +0000

I have to admit, the more I use my camera and the more used people get to me with my camera, the easier it is to get pictures without the “wince factor.” My middle child used to run from the camera–this was in January. Now he ignores me and it doesn’t bother him nearly so much when I aim at him.

The best thing I have learned is to keep the flash off. No red eye, no blinking (dh is norotious for this), and it’s less distracting. The pictures are better–natural light is way more flattering.

I love your video trick–my dd does this, too.

Love your pictures! Keep up the good work, Kathy!

By: KME

KME — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:58:21 +0000

Thanks, Susan. He is a sweetie pie. Glad to see you are blogging again. Nice long posts.

By: KME

KME — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 23:38:30 +0000

Joyce, I should have known that you and Malta would have some great camera tips. I would love to get a copy of Photoshop one day (need to save $$). Thanks for the sweet comments on my pics. It helps to have such cute kiddos (makes my work easier–ha).

By: Susan in Virginia

Susan in Virginia — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:39:57 +0000

These pics are adorable! I especially love the one of your little son peeking through his fingers LOLOL

Susan in VA ( from SHS)

By: Joyce

Joyce — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:58:48 +0000

Malta gave me a really good tip. She said most people will be very still when they’re “ready” for her to snap, and she waits for that clue. Her pictures are excellent. When they’re not, she fixes it with Photoshop. She’s good at that, too, but still learning. I haven’t had my camera long enough to know much about good shots. But I do know that your pics are VERY good, Kathy! Always. Keep up the good work.