She Shoots

The Beautiful Bride

I was trying to get a shot of my sister-in-law throwing the bouquet at her wedding.

I thought it would be cool to get her expression close up and the other people behind her trying to catch it. I thought if I was lucky I could get the flowers flying through the air.

Instead I got this.

And I love it.

I see family and friends, but I think because everyone is turned around (except Ian, he is always the guy that will be doing his own thing) this photo can speak to anyone.

Plus, Laurie said she likes it and she actually knows what she is talking about.

 

 - Sarah

Simple as Fruit

Sometimes it takes just a little simple advice to overcome fear.

I'm trying to embrace the manual aspect of my Nikon, but for some reason, the digital Nikon intimidates in a way that my film camera never did. There are just so many bells and whistles, and I am often afraid I'll mess up the camera! Fortunately, the amazingly kind and talented Karen Walrond had this piece of advice when I saw her this summer:

"Just take pictures of fruit."

Just put some fruit on the table and start playing with the settings, she told me. It will be okay, and you'll see what you can create, she assured me with her soft, yet firm, voice. Thanks to Karen and some lovely morning light, I discovered just how right she was.

Image by Joanne Bamberger aka PunditMom.