Saturday, December 25, 2010

Christmas Joy! {Holiday Child Photography}

Merry Christmas!!

Do you remember Ada and Vance from last Christmas Season? Well meet their new little cousin, Eli!!
It's amazing how quickly little ones grow! Take a look at their photos just 1 year ago: http://benmelissacockman.blogspot.com/search/label/Trott%20House%20Inn%20Bed%20%2B%20Breakfast

Here's wishing these 3 cousins a very Happy Christmas!








Friday, December 24, 2010

I'm Dreaming of....

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow


I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Video | "Eyes of Love" by Caroline Cockman Fisher

Caroline singing "Eyes of Love" with Ben accompanying her on guitar....
I hope this song is a blessing to you this Holiday Season!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Tips | 15 Digital Photography Tips for Christmas



Photography Tips for Christmas:
1. Prepare - Making a List, checking it twice - Do you have your camera, batteries, extra memory cards?
2. A White Balance Christmas - pay attention to what kind of light you're shooting in....
3. Set up a DIY 'Photo Booth' - set up a 'Portrait Zone' where everyone gets their photo taken!
4. Capture the preparation stages - food prep, putting up decorations, setting the table...
5. Before and After Shots - from the same position...what does your locale look like?
6. Time-lapse Christmas series - set your camera up in a location and set it to take photos every so often!
7. Christmas Lights - can be tricky....click here to learn more!
8. Find a Point of Interest - find a focal point that has interest in a photo...
9. Fresh Group Photos - take a shot when everyone first arrives!
10. Opening Gifts - Shooting continuous Mode - switch your camera to 'burst mode' to get great series photos!
11. Fill Your Frame - of your subject by using your zoom or moving in a little closer!
12. Diffuse/Reflect Your Flash - if your images are too bright, bounce your flash off the wall or ceiling!
13. Go Macro - Switch to macro mode (usually the little flower icon) to get great close ups of ornaments or sweet in a bowl!
14. Watch Your Aperture - try throwing the background out of focus for a creative look!
15. Explore Your Neighborhood - Christmas Carol Services, houses covered in snow...

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Katie & Keri {Child Photography}

.....I'm still catching up with blogging sessions from Summer 2010......

These two sisters were just too much fun!
We had a great afternoon running around Murray's Mill!








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