4/52 {& Behind the scenes}

Hello! I discovered two new fascinations today while experimenting with food photography. The first being how lighting and different perspectives can affect the end product. The second is this incredibly simple topping that will change my breakfast for ever. I will be posting a separate description of how to create that later.

I have read many articles about how to properly set up for food photography. After experimenting with lots of angles and my reflector, I have found a way that works for me. Because I love seeing these on other blogs, here is a pull away shot of how I situated the set up.

There is a sliding glass door off screen to the right which provides the natural light for the photo. I sat in the chair on the right of the image. You can see the pancakes on the table. I have the reflector wedged between the table and chair on the left. I used the reflector to fill in the shadows behind the pancakes to give them a brighter, more appealing look. 

I hope you enjoyed this pancake picture!

-Claire Y.

Lazy Sunday

Hello! I took this photo a couple of months ago, but I thought it would be appropriate for a lazy Sunday like today.

Homework and a big piece of hot fudge cake is calling my name!

Thanks for reading,

-Claire Y.

3/52

Hello! This week's photo is of my little sister, Jackie, again. This week I captured her in her game mode. 

Such focus, such concentration! She is playing her favorite, and only, Xbox game: Minecraft. In order to see Jack's face, I had to ask her to sit a little closer to the television, which ended up being three feet from the screen. I may have started her on a bad habit. Also, whenever she went down in a cave or dark area, I had to ask her to place a torch so I could have enough light!

Shooting in the low light was definitely a struggle. I am still learning about setting up manual mode, so most of the photos had lots of grain. I was able to boost the contrast a smidge while editing, and that helped. Everything is a learning experience!

Thanks for reading!

-Claire Y.

2/52

Hello! This is the second week of my 52 week project. This week I bribed my little sister, Jackie, with a half hour of Minecraft to model for me. I wanted to portray my vision of winter through this photo with snow (which had begun to melt), bare trees, and a pale, frozen face. Here is my winter inspired photo for week number two!

Jack and I also found a tree in our front yard to stop at on our way inside from our adventure. The branches made focusing difficult, but this cute picture of Jack was worth it.

The poor girl was not only freezing, but also swimming in my winter coat. So, a big thanks goes to Jack for putting up with me today and going on a snowy adventure with me in our backyard!

Thanks for reading!
Claire Y.

1/52

Hello! I have decided to do a 52 week project to motivate myself to make time for photos. With school being my number one priority, it is difficult to find time for photography. I think this project will help me with that.

For my first week, I wanted to go outside and take pictures with my new 50mm lens, but the below zero weather made me think again. Instead, I took this self portrait indoors, wishing for warmer weather.

Thanks for reading!
-Claire Y.