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It feels like I do more photography than anything else these days, but really the photography is just the easiest to share. Although also the easiest to do, while taking care of a baby. It’s hard to ride and take care of a baby at the same time.
But anyway – I’m still working on developing my skill, and I thought I’d venture into portrait photography. I asked my friend if she’d model for me, and despite snowing only days before, we had a warm day to take photos!
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It’s interesting to me that this kind of photography looks like it’s super easy, but then when actually taking the photos, it feels like you have stage fright or something. I have never felt so incomptent – suddenly felt like this was the first time I’d ever taken photos. I’ll just assume that I need to keep practicing, and it’ll get better.
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One nice thing about taking people of people vs horses – the people actually listen to directions. With the horses, it’s more like desperate pleading, then taking the photo as fast as possible, and frequently losing the shot. Maybe after I work on the people pictures a bit, I’ll be able to combine the people photos with the horse photos and create some very satisfactory photos.
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Joan
Very nice photos. Work on the lighting angles
Dom
Stunning photos!
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