Heathers Photos

Better photos?

2012-02-07T11:56:00.000-07:00

I get asked quite often "do you have any tips to help me take better pictures?" and after thinking on it quite a bit and without going into long lessons on apature, and shutter speed etc. here is my advice....

First I want to say these are MY tips! If you read any advice from "pro photographers" one of the first things they will tell you to do to take a better photo is... put your camera down. Now I understand the logic, if you are not holding your camera you will get a clearer image and remove any "shake" from your hands, BUT I don't do this! I want to catch lifestyle shots and I want to compose my shot quickly and on the move, I can't do this if my camera is on a tripod. So just keep in mind this is my personal opinion and not professional advice :)

1~ Learn your camera! It came with a book READ IT! So many people buy a nice dslr and then don't bother to learn how to do anything but but it on auto and start shooting. Those settings are less confusing than you think. There are even many youtube videos on different cameras, take a few hours and learn what your camera can do. I promise you wont regret it!

2~ Check your surroundings. Watch for things in the background that will distract from the feeling of the photo. Toys, cars, other people, try to simplify. Be careful of things like limbs, fence posts etc. growing out of peoples heads!

3~ Shoot what you love! Most of my fav shots are not necessarily the ones in perfect focus, or perfectly composed, or where everyone is smiling nicely for the camera. I love the shots that catch a moment, a memory exactly as you remember it. The ones that show a someones personality. For most of us this means the people who are closest to us our family and friends. But don't forget to document other things... Home, yard, car, shoes, jewelry, pets, food, anything that means something to YOU.

4~ I have to say for me the very most important thing to think about when taking pictures no matter the camera or situation is without question...LIGHT. If you learn to watch the light your pictures will improve no matter what else you do. Soft natural light is always best. Try not to use your on camera flash. Stay out of harsh sunlight and watch for shadows falling across people faces. If you have no choice try to position people so their back is to the sun or find a small patch of shade to put them in. I could go on for pages on light, but I wont just let me say if you want a picture of your son or daughter with their eyes just sparkling place them under a over hang (porch, garage etc.) with the sun at their back and stand as far away from them as you can (and still get your shot) the light with bounce off the ground and under the overhang and light them up perfectly! Give it a try! And when you do I would love to see your results!!

*Just a couple do's and don'ts...

DO... print out your pics. Don't just leave them on your memory card, computer or even worse iphone.

I have heard so many stories of precious memories being lost this way!

Get in the picture, hand it to dad or mom or kids or put it down with a timer or remote.

Don't... Post unflattering pictures of anyone on any website. Would you want someone to do it to you?

Wait for another day or year to pass, join my 52 week challenge. (see below)

I have started a new fb page to help us all with our photos. My only motive is the passion I have for beautiful pictures and preserving memories, I want to share it! So please "like" my new page and let's have some fun!!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photo-Ambrosia/179561282149585

I hope you have all learned something helpful, now start shooting!!

2012-01-18T00:03:00.000-07:00

~Valentine mini sessions~

$100.00

Includes a 30 minuet session with up to 3 children.

High Resolution dvd with 3-5 edited images.

1~ 8x10

4~ 5x7's

6~ wallets

It's time to pay it forward...

2012-01-11T13:32:00.000-07:00

I have been very blessed in my life with many angels who have helped me out in so many ways, big and small! So I have decided, with January being a typically slow month for photogs that is is time for me to...

PAY IT FORWARD

Of coarse if you ask me I'll say there is NOTHING more important and priceless, then saving your memories with photographs! So I would like to give a deserving person that gift!

How can you help?

I need you to nominate people.... family's, friends, co workers. Anyone who you think deserves a free photo shoot. Maybe it is a young mother who will give birth while her husband is away serving our country. Maybe it is a child struggling with an illness. Or maybe a family who has recently lost a loved one.

Just email me your nominee along with their story. A winner will be chosen on February 14, 2012 by a panel of judges (my sisters) :):) email: heathersphotos@live.com

2011-09-18T09:44:00.000-06:00

I'm sorry about the lack of posts! I am just trying to keep up with all the pictures. I will try to update more often :)

Here are a few of my fav new subject! Love this beautiful baby!

2011-08-07T14:13:00.001-06:00

Lovely Lexi's Sr.Session...

Hammond Family

2011-08-04T17:20:00.002-06:00

So many shoots this month I am trying to keep up :/ Here are a few of my favs from this fun family!

And baby makes three..

2011-07-26T22:31:00.002-06:00

Love these cuties!

2011-07-18T16:32:00.002-06:00

Part 2, so much fun, love these pics....

2011-07-15T13:43:00.001-06:00

2011-07-10T14:42:00.001-06:00

Part I of the soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard.....

2011-07-05T13:55:00.004-06:00

I wanted to take my new lens out for a test drive, these two were good sports and let me drive them all over town and boss them around a lot! But I love how some of the shots turned out, I still need some more practice :)

I have some other ones that I just loooove but, I am saving that location for and engagement shoot this weekend. Stay tuned!!

2011-06-23T13:20:00.001-06:00

The Adorable Afton & Marvelous Mya...

2011-06-21T22:53:00.004-06:00

The fun Cloward family...

2011-06-16T19:30:00.003-06:00

A sneak peak of the beautiful girls...

2011-06-16T09:27:00.001-06:00

When the boys pointed out their pictures of the wall are from 2007, I decided it was time to take a few of my crew...

2011-06-09T22:18:00.001-06:00

The little princess...

2011-06-08T12:41:00.003-06:00

Beautiful Erikah in her Sr. session...

2011-06-06T17:46:00.003-06:00

I was just going through some photos I took over a year ago and found this handome devil I had to share it with everyone!

Just a few from the Chritchlow family shoot...

2011-06-06T17:19:00.002-06:00

Session Specifics...

2011-06-05T18:21:00.004-06:00

Ultimate Session

$200.00

For an Ultimate Session you should plan on spending approximately 3 hours. It could include shots in studio and on location, with your choice of props and clothing changes. This package would be great for seniors, families who want group as well as individual shots, and any parents who just can't get enough of their darling jewels!

Includes:

All Edited Images on CD

5 High Quality Prints

Premium Session

$150.00

A Premium Session will take 1-2 hours. It could include shots in studio as well as on location, with a couple of prop and clothing changes. This package would work well for newborns and toddlers, small families (up to 4 people). This is a great option for missionaries.

Includes:

At least 10 Edited Images on CD

2 High Quality Prints

Basic Session

$100.00

Plan on 1 hour for a Basic Session. Your choice of in studio or one location, and one clothing change. This session would be great for any single person, or child celebrating a special occasion (birthday, baptism, dance recital). This session is ideal for any mom who wants me to work my photoshop magic!

Includes:

At least 6 Edited Images on CD

Unsure Package

$50.00

If my photos haven't already convinced you this session is for you. The initial fee is less, but my amazing photos will cost ya! 1 hour with 1 location.

Includes:

Our time

Each Edited Image $20.00

*Edited Images- I took a spectacular picture and then spent hours on my computer making it superspectacular, by adding cool color, texture, and convincing all your imperfections to disappear.

*High Quality Print- I send your superspectacular photo to a professional photo finishing lab where it will be processed on high quality Pearl paper. This in NOT your typical Wal-mart print.

I could just gobble him up!

2011-06-02T21:58:00.000-06:00

More of this handsome Missionary....

2011-05-24T23:28:00.001-06:00

Called to serve.... (sneak peek)

2011-05-24T16:03:00.000-06:00

I Just love this one!

2011-05-16T22:57:00.001-06:00

My beautiful niece Brittany & her baby bump...

Freshy Baseball 2011

2011-05-13T12:25:00.001-06:00

GHS Softball Senior night 2011

2011-05-13T12:04:00.001-06:00

2011-05-10T17:00:00.002-06:00

Custom Graduation Announcements...

50 Announcements plus envelopes and seals only $75

Graduation slide show

2010-05-27T00:18:00.002-06:00

A Life Full of Laughter.....

2010-04-27T20:05:00.002-06:00

Recently I have been making slide show videos for weddings, birthdays, anniversary's, graduations, and this one for the GHS 2010 Jr. prom....

Branching out...

2010-04-27T19:17:00.002-06:00

If you thought maybe I haven't been around much, or that I have been too busy to keep up with my love of photos, you are wrong! I love taking pictures! Lately I have discovered that as much as I love taking them, I love editing them even more! There is just something about taking a photo that has bad lighting, or coloring, or any number of flaws and turning it into a photo that you would be proud to hang on your wall.
I have also been spending a lot of time taking these photos and turning them into digital scrapbooks and slide shows set to music, and most recently taking old VHS & 8 mm tapes and converting them to DVD. So NO I have not disappeared, I have been very busy doing projects for people and learning all kinds of new mad skills!

I will soon be posting tons of fun new things,

I can't wait to share with everyone!!!

Some fun football shots

2009-10-02T14:55:00.001-06:00

Red Dragon or Tiger soccer

2009-06-02T12:00:00.004-06:00

Super Soccer Players!

2009-05-18T16:33:00.002-06:00

SSP

2009-05-18T16:21:00.004-06:00

Here are a few I liked, more coming soon....

GHS vs. Delta

2009-05-10T09:40:00.002-06:00

Some fun ideas...

2009-05-09T12:15:00.001-06:00

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A few of my favorites...

2009-05-06T23:23:00.000-06:00

Shadow Soccer May 6th 2009

2009-05-06T22:43:00.003-06:00

Shadow Soccer May 6th 2009

2009-05-06T22:31:00.003-06:00

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sorry this sheet should read... Order sheet #1

*Pictures have been shrunk for the web actual pictures will be clearer.

GHS Soccer 2009

2009-05-05T13:45:00.002-06:00

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GHS vs. Ogden April 30th 2009

2009-05-05T12:56:00.009-06:00

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Just leave me a comment with the sheet number, picture letter, and size and quantity of what you want.

Or send the same info in an email.