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Happy Accidents Photography Workshop…Lesson 3: Action Photography and Shutter Speed

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Probably one of the most challenging and frustrating types of photography to master is action photography. It can also be one of the most rewarding though. Being able to freeze a split second in time that you probably missed with the naked eye can result in some amazing photographs. There are a lot of things that have to happen just right though in order to get that perfect shot.

Capturing Action shots with your Phone.

iPhone shot of my daughter.

The camera technology available in smartphones these days is pretty incredible. I’m not gonna lie, if I’m just trying to get some cool action shots for social media or sometimes even for a little album of memories…I often prefer to use my iphone for many reasons. There are a lot of features that make it easy to get really great action shots.

Bursts~

For most phones, if you hold down the shutter button the camera will automatically take burst photos. This feature works great for action shots because instead of trying to pick the perfect time, you will quickly get several shots of the action and can pick out the best one.

Screenshot from a video

Video~

Another way to guarantee you get just the right moment in an action shot with your phone is to take a video. This method is great if you are wanting both a video and still shots at the same time anyway and also ensures you capture every single second of the action. To choose your still action shots from the video, simply hit the play button and then hold your finger down on the film strip at the bottom. Slide through the strip as slowly as needed until you find the moment you want to capture and then take a screen shot (this can be tricky and you might want to practice how to best accomplish this). Once you get your screen shot you can crop it down to the desired image size.

Light/Shutter Speed

In photography, shutter speed or exposure time is the length of time when the film or digital sensor inside the camera is exposed to light, also when a camera’s shutter is open when taking a photograph. The amount of light that reaches the film or image sensor is proportional to the exposure time. As far as I know (at least for iPhones) you cannot directly adjust the shutter speed on your phone camera. You can however control the lighting which can in turn adjust your shutter speed. When you shoot in areas that aren’t well lit your phone will compensate by slowing the shutter speed to let in more light. This will result in blurry action shots. For sharper shots, shoot in well-lit areas when possible or increase your exposure (slide up that little sunshine icon on your iPhone or tap it on android) to allow more light into the camera.

Shutter Priority Mode

On your DSLR camera the Auto “Action Mode” is called Shutter Priority Mode. It is marked with and “S” on your Nikon camera and “TV” on Canon (which stands for “Time Value” because “S” would be too obvious). When using this mode you can choose your shutter speed and ISO and the camera will adjust the aperture. Remember our friend the Exposure Triangle from Lesson 2?

If you look at shutter speed, the faster your speed (best for action), the less light will be allowed into the camera. Therefore, your ISO will need to be higher and/or your camera will adjust your aperture to be smaller (or wider open). Using this mode is an easy way to get some good action shots in good light. This may be the best option for you if you are trying to capture action shots of soccer, baseball, football or other outdoor sports and activities. As you may have noticed though, my daughter is a competitive gymnast. Meets are indoors and usually the gyms are poorly lit (at least for action photography). Also, flash photography is prohibited in gymnastics because the flashes can be distracting which is dangerous for the gymnasts while they are practicing or competing. In this type of situation, Shutter Priority mode can be tricky because your camera will most likely set a very small aperture which can make it difficult to focus on your subject. Once you learn to shoot in manual mode (choose ALL settings on your own) you can meet somewhere in the middle and then, if needed adjust your brightness with some basic editing (we will cover both of these in future lessons).

So when and why would we want to use a long exposure (slow shutter speed)? Well, slow shutter speeds are used for when you want to capture the motion, instead of freezing it. When working with slow shutter speeds you will want to use a tripod because the exposure time is long and it will be nearly impossible to hold the camera still throughout the entire exposure which will result in the whole image being blurry instead of just the motion. Photographers often use slow shutter speeds for waterfalls, to catch headlights and taillights of traffic in motion, and for fireworks. It is also useful in very low light settings when you are photographing a still object but need more light.

Focus

In Lesson 2 I discussed focus in general. The same rules apply in action shots however your subject will be (obviously) moving so you will have to adjust your focus along with them. This will happen every time you hold the shutter button down halfway prior to taking your shot. If you want to be able to take a lot of shots quickly without refocusing for every shot you might consider changing your camera settings to allow for something called “Back-Button Focus“. Back button focus is not only helpful in action photography, but ALL photography because you can quickly take several shots and only refocus when you want to. The way it works is be removing the focus actuation from the shutter button and instead assign this function to a button on the back of the camera. Now when you shoot, you’ll press your back-button to lock focus and then press the shutter to take the image. This is especially helpful for moments like when my daughter is competing on the balance beam and I know her distance from me is going to be the same throughout her routine. I only need to set the focus once and then can raise the camera whenever I want and shoot. The focus will stay the same and the shutter button will immediately capture the moment instead of trying to find the focus. I have set my focus button to use the AF-ON button on the back of my camera. Your camera’s manual (or google) will tell you how to reset this for your camera.

Continuous Shooting Mode

Continuous shooting mode on your camera works in the same way that “bursts” work on your phone. By holding down the shutter button, your camera will take several shots continuously which can help you capture just the right moment in action shots.

Homework:

  • With your phone, try the different action techniques listed above (pets and kiddos make great subjects).
  • Move your camera to Shutter Priority Mode and practice some different action shots. Adjust the ISO and Shutter Speed and see how it changes your aperture. Don’t forget to watch your focus.
  • Post your images in the facebook group!
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Happy Accidents Photography Workshop…Lesson 2: Focus & Aperture

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In Lesson 1 we talked about composition, or what you will be photographing and how it will be placed in your image. Obviously that is one of the most important elements of a good photo, however FOCUS is just as important, if not more. It doesn’t really matter what you are photographing if it’s blurry or if your focus falls on something in the photo other than what you want to be the center of attention. Focus is something that cannot be fixed in editing.

“Phone”tography

iPhone photo of my daughter’s eye
iPhone photo of Beaver Lake, Arkansas.

Even if you have a big fancy camera, truthfully most of us take the majority of our photos with our phones so I thought I would quickly touch on the focus feature on your phone has that you might not be taking advantage of.

I have an iPhone so the above image shows what it looks like when I take a photo. I’m in portrait mode here which mimics the blurred background you can achieve with your camera. You can click on the little “f” in the upper right corner to change your aperture or “f-stop” (read about aperture below- even if you only use your phone for photography). The yellow box on the screen shows where the focus in this image is landing. You can tap anywhere on the screen to adjust what you want to be in focus. On an iPhone you can also hold this box down to lock the image in focus. It will then display AE/AF lock on the screen. This means that you can now move your phone around to change your composition and your camera will remember what item to keep in focus. The AE stands for Auto Exposure which is sets the aperture and shutter speed for your image and will also be locked. Although it’s not related to focus, another handy feature you might not be using is the little sunshine you see to the right of the focus box. This is the exposure adjustment. Sliding this up or down with your finger brightens or darkens your image. Androids vary in how to use these features but a quick google search will result in instructions for your specific phone.

Focus in Auto Mode

Auto Mode focus sensors

Now it’s time to pull out your camera. We are going to start in full Auto Mode. On a Nikon, this says “Auto” in green with a picture of a camera on your dial. On Canon it is an “A+” in a box in green (I have found Canon enjoys naming thing with not-so-obvious names). This mode let’s your camera do all of the thinking and decision making including the object(s) in focus. When you look through your viewfinder and press your shutter button halfway down, your camera will find the objects to focus on. As you move your camera around a scene and press the shutter halfway down again it will find new objects to focus on. You can tell what the camera is focusing on by a box (or boxes-depending on your camera) that appears in the viewfinder on the object(s) you are focusing on (see photo above). This can come in handy when it is obvious what your subject is and you don’t need to make any adjustments to add artistic elements or adjust settings for action, etc. however it can be limiting if you are trying to focus on an object in a scene other than what the camera finds to be the most obvious subject or if you are wanting to change your depth of field to blur the background more or make your subject stand out.

Aperture Priority Mode (AP/AV)

We are going to take our first baby step out of full Auto Mode and dip our toes into choosing some of our own settings and setting focus on our own in Aperture Priority Mode. In Aperture Priority Mode (AP on Nikon dial and AV on Canon because again, they like to be different) you will choose the aperture setting and ISO. What are those? Well, now seems like the perfect time for you to meet my friend, the exposure triangle:

Aperture

Aperture affects the Depth of Field of an image by restricting light. When you adjust your aperture you are adjusting the amount of light you let into the camera lens. An F-stop is the size of the opening in the camera lens. A smaller number means a larger opening and more light coming in. This will result in your subject being in focus but the background being blurry. That blur is also known as “bokeh“. A larger number means less light being let in and more of your image being in focus. Smaller f-stops (or more open) can be used for a single person or object or for shooting a large scene but wanting to single out one object. A larger f-stop (or narrow opening) is best for landscapes or large groups of people where you want to make sure everything is in focus.

This ring image was shot with fairly wide open aperture (small f-stop) and the focus was set on the bride’s ring. You can see the same depth of field as the ring across the entire image is in focus. The both the background behind her ring and the groom’s ring and area in front of it are not in focus and you see that lovely bokeh.
Blurring lights in the background is my favorite use of bokeh.

To adjust the aperture on your Nikon press the +/- button and then turn the dial to adjust. On Canon it is and asterisk button and then turn the dial. Your f-stop choices will depend on your lens, not your camera so you will notice your options will change as you change lenses. This will be something to consider when you are deciding which lens to use for a particular shot.

Aperture setting button on a Canon 5DMkIII

ISO

ISO is how sensitive the image sensor is to light. Higher ISO = more sensitive to light (brighter image). What does this have to do with focus and aperture? Well, nothing directly. But remember how we discussed that a smaller f-stop or aperture resulted in letting more light in and a larger f-stop resulted in less light? What if you want to take a photo of a large crowd (so you need a higher f-stop number) but you are in a low light area (and you don’t want to use a flash)? You can simply adjust your ISO to make your sensor more sensitive to light. In good light your ISO can typically be set at 100 but you are going to have to pay attention to your shutter speed on this as well. Your shutter speed will show in the lower left corner when you look through your viewfinder. While in AP/AV mode your camera will choose this setting for you depending on what ISO and aperture you select. While we won’t go into shutter speed a lot until the next lesson, for now it’s important to know that if this number goes below 100 your image might not be sharp due to motion blur (either your subject or any slight movement of the camera). If you notice this, increase your ISO and/or lower your f-stop (aperture). Remember that exposure triangle above? ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed all affect each other. Another thing to note is that a higher ISO will make your image grainier or add “noise” to the photo. The highest ISO setting you have will depend on your camera as will how well your camera handles high ISOs before the image is too grainy or noisy. On both Canon and Nikon models the ISO button is labeled “ISO”.

Focus

Once you leave full auto mode, you will now be able to choose your own focal points. When you look through the viewfinder your camera will no longer search for and decide which object to focus on. Instead you will see a pattern of tiny squares or focal points. You can choose which focal point you would like to use instead of the camera choosing for you. Although this is good news because now you can try your hand at some more creative shots, you will also quickly realize it is your responsibility to make sure that focal point is exactly where you want it before you press that shutter all the way down. The wider your aperture (or the lower the f-stop) the smaller the area in focus will be which means you will have to be very precise when placing your focal point. Again, how many focal points you have will depend on your camera. My first DSLR, a Canon Rebel XT had a whopping 9. My next camera, the Canon 7D which I now use as my back-up camera has 19. My 5D MKIII has 61! Guess what, they all worked fine. Having more focal points just gives you a few more options in the way you set up your composition as you can place your subject at any one of the points in your frame.

To select your focal points on a Nikon I believe you press the arrows in the circle around the “ok” button (Nikon people…correct me if I’m wrong). On a Canon, you press the button marked with this square and then either turn the dial on top or toggle to select your focal point. Interestingly, I realized I use the dial to move right and left and the toggle to move up and down.

AF point selection button
Dial
Toggle

Homework

(These exercises will be best for learning purposes in decent daylight hours)

  • Choose a subject and with your camera in full auto mode take a few shots while paying attention to the focal points and making sure your image is in focus.
  • Move your camera mode to AP/AV (Aperture Priority Mode). Practice setting your focal point on your subject. Take several shots using different focal points. Try some using the “Rule of Thirds” and also centering your subject. Write down your settings (or note that you can see them by pressing the “info” button on your camera).
  • Change your aperture. Take a few shots with a wide aperture (low f-stop number) and some with a higher f-stop.
  • Share your images, ask questions, and mark your “unit” as completed on the facebook group. (If you aren’t a member yet, click the button and join!).

Don’t be shy about sharing photos on the Facebook group…that’s the best place to learn and we can ALL learn from each other! Share your best photos but also the ones that didn’t turn out the way you planned or that you don’t know why they turned out the way they did. Also share your settings with the photos!

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Happy Accidents Photography Workshop…Lesson 1- Composition

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Welcome!

This is the first lesson in a series of photography posts I will be sharing. These posts are helpful tips, lessons and tutorials to improve your photography skills whether you are a Instagrammer, hobbyist or serious photographer. There will be “homework” assignments at the end of each post for you to practice the tips and information I have shared. I also have created a Facebook group for everyone using these lessons. PLEASE join this group…it is where the fun stuff will be. In the group you will be encouraged to share your assignments and photos, get critiques, find links to new posts and lessons, and more!

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Composition

Whether you have a great camera that you are trying to learn how to use, have been doing photography for a while and want to get more serious about it or just love taking iPhone photos for Instagram, learning good composition is always the best place to start. No matter how good of a technical photographer you are or how great your editing skills might be, the composition of your photo is where the good stuff is and without it no amount of skills or editing will create a great photo.

Yesterday a Happy Accident happened. I was getting all caught up on Facebook and a friend posted some wonderful photos she took of her beautiful girls. I was scrolling through them when I came across one that made me stop. The composition was nothing short of magical. There were just SO many things right about it. I knew right away I wanted to play with it in Photoshop. As soon as I was finished cleaning up from dinner I sat down to my computer and had SO. MUCH. FUN. with this photo. I went back to her post to share my creation with her and found that another friend of hers felt the same urge to play with it. That’s what I call an inspiring photo! I was already preparing to write this post and thought this was a fantastic example of great composition. With her permission I’m sharing her image here:

And here is my edit:

While my edits may have added to the image, it already had the important elements that can’t be edited into a photo to make it great. It was just a pleasing, happy photo without any editing at all.

So how do you achieve great composition? Well, sometimes it’s just plain luck but there are several techniques and tricks that can help you turn “snapshots” into works of art…or at least make them more interesting. Here are a few of my favorites:

The Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds
Rule of Thirds
Rule of Thirds

By definition the Rule Of Thirds in photography is a type of composition in which an image is divided evenly into thirds, both horizontally and vertically, and the subject of the image is placed at the intersection of those dividing lines, or along one of the lines itself. This often makes the image more interesting or pleasing to the eye than placing the subject directly in the center. I’ll be the first to admit I break this “rule” a lot. There are often times that placing your subject smack dab in the center or along the bottom or top of an image works best. So which should you do? I follow my gut but if you are new to this rule chances are you are already in the habit of centering your subject most or all the time. While you are experimenting with this technique try taking a couple of shots for each photo. Center your subject in one and then take the same shot but use the “Rule of Thirds”. Which do you like better? In time you will start to learn whether following the “rule” or breaking it works best for each specific shot.

Centered (and square cause I stole it from my Instagram page, LOL).
Centered

Leading Lines

This composition technique refers to lines in an image that lead the viewers attention to the main subject of the photo. This could be a road or path, a staircase, fence or many other objects that can create lines in a photography. Leading lines are a great way to add interest to an image while still keeping the subject the center of attention.

**Note…Railroad Tracks are often used for leading lines. While they may work well for this purpose, I am strongly against shooting on railroad tracks. It is illegal and dangerous. Even non-working tracks are a bad idea because these photos often encourage other people to try railroad track photo shoots. Regardless whether you are a professional photographer, hobby photographer, or parent please DO NOT SHOOT ON RAILROAD TRACKS EVER!

Framing

Another great way to add interest to your image while still drawing attention to your main subject is a technique called “framing”. This technique, like leading lines, uses other objects to draw the eye to your subject. With framing instead of using lines to lead to your subject the objects you use wrap around or partially around them to frame them. Architectural elements, tree branches, archways, and windows all work well as common frames.

Patterns

Finding and using interesting patterns is a technique that can add interest, texture, and depth to your images. Plus they are just fun! Patterns can come from interesting background objects, fences, quilts, blinds and even light!

Try new angles

When taking photographs we put a lot of thought into the position of our subjects. This can be nerve wracking when shooting kids and pets who often don’t appreciate our pose ideas or like to sit still for long. One of the easiest ways to add some creativity to your images though is for YOU to change positions. When shooting kids and pets, try getting down on their level. Try taking some shots from above your subject or below when possible to mix things up a bit.

Rule of Space

This rule states that if the subject is not looking directly to the camera, or looks out of the frame, there should be enough space for the subject to look into. This technique creates intrigue in the minds of the viewers. A good example of this rule is my friend’s photo of her little girl from the beginning of this post. This rule also applies to photographing a moving object or subject. There should be space for the subject to travel into. For this rule, I like to think of the edge of the image as a “wall”. In my example image below, if there was a lot of space behind her and she was all the way to the left edge of the image it would feel strange and like she was facing the imaginary wall created by the edge of the photo.

Avoid Limb Chops

The term limb chops refers to cutting off a subjects body part in an unflattering way. This does not mean that you have to include a person’s entire body in every image. There are just good and bad places to crop bodies in your frame. For instance at the wrist or ankles looks awkward and like you lopped off a hand or foot. The diagram below shows good and bad places to crop limbs and bodies.

Background

While you are focusing (both literally and mentally) on your subject, it can be easy to ignore the background. The background can make or break your images though. Even with Photoshop skills, it isn’t fun to try and remove garbage cans, cars, or random people from the background of your otherwise wonderful photos. Before shooting, check out your background and if necessary and possible move or turn your subject to get rid of unwanted items in the shot. Life doesn’t always happen in front of pretty backdrops though. When shooting kids and candid moments or memories are happening… capture them first, regardless of the background. Then try moving them to slightly different area or angle to see if you can get a better shot. There are tricks you can learn both in your camera settings and editing that can make unsightly backgrounds less noticeable but it’s still always a good idea to keep unwanted items out of your shots when possible.

Homework:

  • Pick a subject and plan a little photo shoot. Try using the “Rule of Thirds”. Take the same shot centering your subject.
  • Create images using 2 other techniques of your choice listed above.
  • Join the Facebook group if you haven’t already and share your images!
Food and Fitness, Recipes

Spinach Lasagna Rolls

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253 Calories

This recipe (like many of my favorites) came from www.skinnytaste.com. It is a good hearty meat-free, low calorie lasagna option.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Marinara sauce (plus a little more for serving)
  • 9 uncooked lasagna noodles (wheat or gluten free if desired)
  • 10 pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed well
  • 15 oz. part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper
  • 9 tbs part skim shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Ladle about 1 cup sauce on the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions and drain
  • Combine spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Place wax paper of foil on counter and lay out lasagna noodles. Pat dry with paper towel. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over noodle. Roll carefully and place seam side down onto the baking dish. Repeat with remaining noodles.
  • Ladle remaining sauce over noodles and top with mozarella cheese. Put foil over baking dish and bake for 40 minutes or until cheese melts.

My Review:

This recipe had some really big shoes to fill. My go-to Lasagna recipe is called “Best Lasagna Ever” from the Pioneer Woman and it definitely lives up to it’s name and is a family favorite. I still love that recipe but this was a nice “lighter” lasagna option to throw into the mix. My son said (very seriously) that he thought it would be good with meat in it which made me laugh at the time but when I started thinking about my review of the recipe I decided it could use a little something to make it more interesting and I think some spicy chicken sausage might be delicious! I will definitely be making this recipe again and think it is a great “summer version” of lasagna.

Getting Crafty, Home, Other good stuff

Shopping During Coronavirus…My favorites!

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These are unusual times friends. It’s been a bit of a roller coaster in every way. There have been many blessings, like more family time and appreciating the simple things but a lot of disappointments and challenges as well. Things like sport events, celebrations, church gatherings have all been cancelled but the seasons are still changing, people are still having birthdays and all of this time we are spending at home is bound to give you the urge to change up your home decor.

I started blogging because I have always had a passion for sharing things I love that make life a little better, easier or just more fun! I also love home decorating, crafts, clothes, art, photography and more recently getting in shape and staying fit! My love for these things has led me to discover several online companies that absolutely love and use frequently for business or for fun. I find myself recommending them to friends all the time which inspired me to become an affiliate for several of them! Because “traditional shopping” is not really possible right now and because I truly love these brands, I thought I would share them and maybe fill a need for someone or just take your mind off things for a while with a little online “window shopping”. Many of these companies are also small businesses so if you happen to make a purchase you will be helping them as well.

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Oh what I wouldn’t give to go down to the West Bottoms here in Kansas City and walk around some of my favorite home decorating shops. Since that isn’t an option right now, this family owned business is the next best thing. With new “steals” coming out every day it’s become a favorite place to check out and buy some fun things to update our home. One of my favorite pieces in our entryway came from here years ago…our giant angel wings!

Cricut

This year I decided to spend my Christmas money on a Cricut Machine and I am so thankful that I did! I have used it so much and absolutely love coming up with new designs and creative ideas. My favorite thing so far has been designing shirts but I have so many projects and ideas I want to try! If you don’t have a Cricut yet, or if you need some supplies for yours you can check out all of their machines, tools and products on their site where there are almost always sales and bargains!

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Minted

Well this is company just speaks to my soul and I think it’s one of the coolest things and best places to get personal gifts, beautiful art, invitations or many other unique items. Independent artists submit their work and then it gets voted on and the winning submissions are sold on the site. I recommend them to many clients because of both their photography related items and their beautiful invitations and save the dates but it’s also a great place to find meaningful gifts for loved ones!

Canvas On Demand

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Get those beloved photos on the walls! Canvases are my favorite way to display our family photos and Canvas On Demand is my “go-to” for all of our canvases. The quality is fantastic and they won’t break the bank! If you feel like you are sitting around staring at the same ‘ole walls lately, this is a great way to mix things up a little.

Stitch Fix

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In the middle of all of this “staying at home” the world is still turning which means the seasons are changing and although you might be spending a little more time in your pjs or leggings than usual, you are going to want to wear real clothes at some point. I actually have been making it a point to put on some cute clothes and do my hair and make-up most days of the week. It just feels good to look good. I also recently lost a lot of weight (which I will be sharing next) and none of my clothes from last spring or summer fit. I LOVE Stitch Fix for so many reasons.

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Noom

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