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Have you checked out the MomShots’ Flickr group lately?

January 27, 2009 By: Jessica Category: Cool Stuff, Rambling No Comments →

If you haven’t, you might want to stop by and spend a few minutes perusing the group Photostream.  There are a bunch of great shots there for your enjoyment and inspiration.

Also, if you haven’t joined the group yet, I hope that you will.  Feel free to post up your favorite shots of your kids.

Last, just a side note, even though the name is MomShots, that doesn’t mean that Dads can’t participate too!!!  Don’t let that deter you from joining as it’s not meant to be literal!  :0)  We are an equal opportunity picture posting group!  

I’m laughing at myself.  I know this doesn’t really sound that funny but I just think that last paragraph really is hilarious.  It’s hilarious that I even thought to write it.  Like you wouldn’t already know any of that?!?  Of course you do!  

Ok, three posts in one day…  I’ll probably be quiet for a few days now.

So for now:
Uly Birthday

Balancing Your Colors

December 23, 2008 By: Jessica Category: Challenge, Cool Stuff 3 Comments →

I’m taking a short break right now.  I am a human superhero cape factory today.  I am in the process of making 9 capes for a horde of little boys.  I know at least three of them will be loved.  I am not sure how the other 6 will be received but that’s OK.  At least I know my boys are going to wear them silly.  That makes it worth it.

I wanted to point your attention to a post on the MomShots Flickr Group by Clint Long.  He wrote a great article about balancing your colors, including adjusting your white balance.  This is super informative and interesting.  He delves into the topic further than just the white balance.  I learned a few neat things and I bet you will too. 

Thanks for such a great article, Clint!  

You should also check out some of Clint’s Photostream.  He’s got some great skills and talent!

While you’re cruising around Flickr, add some of your photos to the MomShots Group Pool.  Come on, it’s fun!

Three_boys

 

After reading Clint’s article do you think this is too cool?  What do you think?  I’m having a hard time telling because of the blue shirts but I think it is slightly off.

Ok, now back to my superhero cape production after I guzzle a can of Cherry Coke Zero.  It is one of those nights where I need some major caffeine flowing through my veins!

Oh wait, not yet… I was thinking about something else that I wanted to share with you.  That is learning from your shots and trying to retake ones that can be improved. I have this picture of Mag that I love, however it is slightly out of focus. I just wanted to say that I am going to try to redo this. Of course I won’t get it exactly the same, but I really want to get another shot from a similar angle and as close up as this one, but in focus.

That’s my personal challenge for the next few days.

Do you have any shots that you would like to retake?  Let’s retake them together.  

Mag_FaceBW

 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, my friends!  I hope your days are filled with friendship, love and much joy.

Join the new Momshots Flickr Group

July 28, 2008 By: Jessica Category: Cool Stuff 1 Comment →

I would love for you to join our brand new Momshots Flickr group. We can share our photos with each other this way.  I can only see our photography improving. Awesome Momshots here we come!!!

http://www.flickr.com/groups/momshots/

We can help each other take photography to the next level. Are you as excited as I am???