Thursday, November 20, 2008

My first attempt at a photo shoot

Yesterday I took some pictures of my cousins two gorgeous girls.

Who doesn't want a girl with red hair and blue eyes? Seriously!

This was my first "real" photoshoot for another family.


I just wanted to share how cute these little dollies are. I love them so!


( **Disclaimer: I do not in any way claim to be a professional. I am not trained and I do not have fancy lenses or other equipment. I hardly know how to use my camera. I am a total amateur and just do this because I think it is fun. Please don't critique my work or compare it to a "real" photographer. I realize I have no idea what I am doing, I am very slowly learning a few things. Hopefully someday . . . )


It is easy to take cute pictures when these are your subjects:












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26 comments:

  1. AlyseNovember 20, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    You look professional to me! Geesh..those are some beautiful pictures!

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  2. BreenaNovember 20, 2008 at 12:09 PM

    Lovely. You do a great job. What kind of camera do you use? Have you used books/websites to teach yourself? Do you photoshop? Photography is on my post-dissertation hobby wish list and a Nikon D90 is on my post-student-loan-budget wishlist (although I'd settle for a point-and-shoot that works, at this point).

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  3. DesNovember 20, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    You did such a great job! Thank you for doing this for me! I'm so excited to give these pictures to their grandparents for Xmas! And although they are mine, they are pretty gorgeous! Not biased or anything! Thanks again.

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  4. Amy EaglestonNovember 20, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    They look awesome!

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  5. janelleNovember 20, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    Well, you are a pretty amazing amateur!! good work!!

    I second the question, What kind of camera do you have? I am going to be buying one soon, so I am interested in your thoughts.

    And, yes, I agree every body does need a picture of a red-headed blue-eyed girl!! :)

    Oh, and come to HENDERSON! :)

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  6. Anderson FamilyNovember 20, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    These are awesome!

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  7. kami @ nobiggie.netNovember 20, 2008 at 1:36 PM

    I think you did great! I too think photography is so fun and I love learning all I can.

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  8. BrookeNovember 20, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    Good job Jane! These look fantastic!

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  9. BreenaNovember 20, 2008 at 6:08 PM

    Yeah the D90 is the one with video. I went to high school with Holly and I love her photography, too. After I get a camera, I want to do one of her workshops. Maybe you and I can do one together next Fall or something.

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  10. MaryannNovember 20, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    Nice work!! They turned out so cute!

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  11. AndreaNovember 21, 2008 at 8:41 AM

    Seriously Jane, what the hell are you talking about, you don't know how to take pictures! Those are all poster shots! Will you do my family?

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  12. R ClanNovember 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    These are great. I especially love the one of the little baby. That is to die for.

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  13. AnonymousNovember 21, 2008 at 12:11 PM

    Way to go Jane! Love your eye, that red head is too cute! I especially love the last two shots of her with the red wall (nice angle you shot) and the horizontal shot of her at the end! Good job...email me if you ever want to "shop talk."

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  14. Stacie AhoNovember 21, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    Wow- those are adorable. Way to go at capturing their beautiful eyes!

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  15. jill b.November 21, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    These pictures are brilliant!!! I want you to tell me how you shot them...pretty please.

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  16. AmberNovember 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    so great, that disclaimer was not needed. Jane you are so adorable! The pictures take my breath away.

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  17. Dan and MelissaNovember 21, 2008 at 7:04 PM

    Jane, whose kids are those? THey are beautiful. Your pictures are fantastic. I really think you have a skill with this...I'm so glad you're developing this talent.
    Maybe you could take my girl's Christmas pics?

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  18. AlisonNovember 21, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    You did a great job! I love them! And those are some super cute little girls!!! WOW!

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  19. KristaNovember 23, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    My family is next! (Please?) It is so not fair that you can be exceptional at everything you try.

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  20. shauntelleNovember 23, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    absolutely beautiful, maybe you could post some tips for the rest of us

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  21. Henich FamilyNovember 24, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    Those are great pics Jane!!!!

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  22. Katie and JeffNovember 24, 2008 at 12:53 PM

    You have an eye for photography for sure! These are beautiful shots! Your very good at cropping & effects as well! You are right about the girls too! With subjects like those it would be hard to have a bad shot!

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  23. DawnNovember 25, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    whatever!!! Your disclaimer is ridiculous!
    So, so cute. You are too too talented!

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  24. Hello!November 26, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Do you need a big model?

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  25. We are the MaylettsNovember 26, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    these are so cute! Could you do Jonzie's year old pics? and fatpants.

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  26. Pugmire familyNovember 30, 2008 at 5:18 PM

    Wow those eyes are beautiful!! You did a great job. Sorry, our computer crashed and I havnt been able to do much since. I am so glad you found our blog! Your family is so cute!!! Lets stay in touch!
    Carissa

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