Backdrops for little Todlets
I haven’t been using a DSLR camera for very long. I am learning everyday how to take better momshots, but from the ones I have taken, both on my Canon and on my Kodak point and shoot camera, I have noticed that the more simpler the background, the better the photograph. Its easier to get a simple background if you can throw the background out of focus by using an aperture like f/2.8 or f/4 with a portrait focal length you like best. But if you cannot or you are using a point and shoot camera, its best to keep the backgrounds plain or simple. this way you are focused completely on the subject.
I have taken the more “artsy” approach on this one. When I was at a local carnival and noticed this angel wing detail in the side on one of the rides. I thought it would be kind of fun to put my daughter next to them and take a momshot. It wasn’t good lighting at the time, and is very busy, but to me it is kind of interesting to look at.
July 10th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I love this post, Kristina! The background is such an important thing to think about and you are so right that often the most simple back ground makes the most stunning picture.
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I love the photo from the carnival! WOW it is really nice, from an outide view… I continually critique every photo I take… this one of yours is so nice though.. I love your site, I just found it and am hooked. I am a mother of a 30 month old son who doesnt sit still and a wife of a boring arab man who hates that I take so many photos lol. He is in the states 70% of the time for work though [home on weekends] so I use my camera mon-friday lol keep up the great shots