Baby Turned One...

Here is a picture from tonight's photo shoot.  Does anybody out there know how to edit the flare that goes across her face?  I am wondering if the content award in CS5 might do it, just need to go research how that works.  I usually LOVE flare, but this one is very distracting right under her eyes.  Anyhow, there were several really cute ones of this little cutie pie...but I like to edit in order...  There will be more later, but I first have to finish the 3 sessions I have backlogged in editing before I do these.

Photoshop CS5 and Metering for Exposure

This photo isn't related to any part of the post today, I just
thought that a picture makes a post more interesting. 

Well, I am crazy excited to say that I just got Photoshop CS5.  Now, having said that...it is a lot more to learn than Elements.  Which of course, I love the challenge.  I might get a little more pasty white from not going outdoors since my nose is stuck in my newest Photoshop book.  If you already have Elements I am sure that you got the email stating that you could upgrade to CS5 for $299.00.  I think this is a GREAT deal so I jumped on it.  The cost is usually around $700.00!!!!  Just thought I would share my excitement and tell you how stinking AWESOME this program is.  I haven't gotten super far in the book, but what I am seeing so far is AMAZING!

On a different note, I am going to start to gather more info on metering for exposure for natural light photography.  I do have a couple of tutorials already in the tutorial section of the blog (the only working button at the top of the page besides "home", and "about me").  I guess I should finish putting my blog together too! :)  Anyhow, I have some of the basics for exposure already in the tutorial section. So, this week I am going to dive a little further into it.  Here are a couple of tutorials that might be helpful on metering,ISO,shutter speed, and aperture.  These are the basics on how to get a good exposure from my research.  Currently I have been trying to figure out what exactly I should meter on in different lighting.  Like if my subject is back lit, should I meter off the sunset, the grass, or the subjects face?  So, once I have my data collected, next week I will post my findings and some example pictures.

Natural Lighting in Photography

Here is an outline of a photography class that peeks my interest, however...it is a bit spendy for me at $300.00.  You can find this information at http://www.clickinmoms.com/ if you are interested in this class on natural light.  I am going to be taking the course details listed here from this email I received from Clickin Mom's and do the research myself on the net.  I will be posting my findings over the next several weeks.

Clickin Moms' Natural Light 101 Workshop:


Natural Light Workshop for Beginners

COURSE DETAILS:


What we cover:

Metering for exposure

Positioning your subject

Using a reflector

Flattering shadows

Finding the right kind of shade

Avoiding dappled light

Finding the right location

Achieve back lighting outside AND inside

Focusing in back lighting

Camera position for great silhouettes

Silhouette images with impact

Visual interest and connections in silhouette images