Wednesday, October 1, 2008

IS3 - Internet Research

One genre of photography that I'd like to explore more is candid photography of children. I'd like to be able to get a lot better at that, and maybe someday focus on that professionally.
Candid photography is really about spontaneity, and letting the camera be immersed in an event or situation, rather than staging and planning each shot. Most of the websites I found really emphasized the need for being patient, being quick and letting the kids just be kids. Most sites recommended letting kids explore the surroundings rather than making them sit still and pose. The most helpful site I found was http://staticphotography.com/node/100

This photo is great because the little girl is just being who she is. They've let her wear whatever she wants and the results are hilarious.
http://www.bellabambinophotography.com/index2.php?v=v2

I think this photo is fantastic. The espression on her face is lovely.
http://www.erinbellphotography.com/ (far right)

I chose this photo because it captures the interaction and the relationship between the kids.
http://www.gingersnapsdesign.com/

Interesting Photo-Related Site

A good site I've found is www.studiolighting.net
A guy named Mark Wallace does these video tutorials for digital photography and some fo them are really helpful. There are also some good links and equipment suggestions.