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earning how to use my camera has been one of my goals to achieve before I turn 30 this year. It was actually number one on my list. A girlfriend showed me the basics and got me started, I then did an online course and now I’m learning through another blog called Beyond Snapshots.
The suggested task this week was to take off the camera strap and take a photo of yourself. Now, that’s easier than it sounds. I set up the camera on a pile of three boxes and set the self timer. I was either out of focus, out of shot or just plain ugly. I couldn’t get it to work.
So I decided a photo in the mirror would be easier. It wasn’t. I got photos of the wall. The mirror frame. The window behind me, and I also had a husband who thought it was cool to peek behind me and ruin the shot. Eventually I got one. Notice the serious face filled with concentration.
The first task was to take a photo of your little one in the bathroom to utilise the beautiful light, and the relaxed nature of your child whilst bathing. Lacey loves chucking water at me, even when I don’t have a camera, so this was a fun game of Don’t Get The Camera Wet.
If you’re keen on learning how to use your camera, then pop over to Beyond Snapshots. I’d love to see some of your self portraits. Let me know if you do one.
Here’s an outtake with my cheeky husband. xx
B-E-A-uuuutiful!
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Too funny…I cannot wait to get a good camera and then I can concentrate on things like taking a picture of yourself!!!! The bath shot is fabulous.
@Jane: Ha ha ha. Thanks. 😉
@Melifaif: You don't need a good camera. Just take with any camera! Go on. Get your concentration face on. 😛
I think my favorite is the one with your husband peeking behind you! What a great expression!
Hi! I'm new to the “blogosphere” and have just found your site. I love your pictures!
You take such beautiful pictures Chantelle. Thanks for the link, I'll definitely check it out 🙂
Great work. I love the composition of these. Really nice.
I would love to improve my photos. I love what I do and have come a long way but I know i could learn more. Thanks for the tip.
Chantelle, you do take such wonderful shots. And aren't you gorgeous! I have been saying for a long time that I'm going to get better with the camera, so I might just check out that blog. Thanks for the inspiration.
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I think learning to take great photo's is one of the best skills you can have – particularly if you have little ones you want to capture. Nice work!
I love your photos – you don't look like you need any help
jx
Good on you Telle, your photos have a special quality about them already and no doubt they will get even better! I love the ones above. Wyn x
Chantelle, these are great!
I am definetly going to check out that blog!! Since having my daughter I take so many photos now, and I would love some tips on how to take better ones.
You are so pretty Chantelle. I really love your style, too – that pic of Lacey is just too cute! xxx
Love the bath shot…just precious..and love the pics you take..always so whimsical and soft..photos are forever..and how much will you love looking back at all of these when Lacey is all grown up. Love it.x
that baby pic is too cute!
I will definately pop over there! Love your pics as always x
i really like the self portrait! the lace texture is interesting and im keen on the vintage looking colour… you look pretty and shane poking his head up from behind is too cute! rowe x
You have such a beautiful eye, these are gorgeous. I keep insisting I will read the digital SLR manual so I use it properly… it's now over 4 years old and I still haven't. It's a GREAT goal to have!
you gals are so gorgeous.
You are so pretty : ) What a fun place. I must go check it out!
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