Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Shadows

So, I had a vision of dramatic lighting and bodies posed - snort....nope.  Then I sat outside waiting for the trees to do this really cool thing that would photograph perfectly.  Snort...nope.  So, we are at the deadline and I  have nothing.  I maneuver a car, with it's high beams shooting into an empty field.  And this is what I get:


I have decided to try to incorporate one foot/dance shot each week.
Profile.
I shot her while she told a story, trying to get a natural look - but something just looks forced here.

Hummingbird tattoo
Friends

Thursday, September 22, 2011

*Local Spot*

I really wanted to take pictures of my students at the studio, after all my favorite spot is anywhere I am dancing.  I envisioned super artsy dancer bodys in motion and yet still perfectly framed.  Unfortunately, my vision and my talent are not on the same page.  This is what I ended up with:
So I gave that up.  Quickly.

What do I love about Colorado?  I love that I can always find something new and that I am surrounded by the most breathtaking sights.  My three Colorado pictures below, unedited....wait, make that 4, I can't not post the grass picture because I really love it :)  I had issues with light exposure (user error issues - as in I don't know what I am doing), and am not really very happy with that.  Any and all feedback is welcome, I am excited to learn :)

Durange/Silverton Train


Colorado Sand Dunes


Colorado Sand Dunes - Perseverance


Colorado Fog Rolling In