After Christmas, came the Yuletide Ball. I was one of the prominent photographers to record the event (you saw the pictures I took here), and I wanted to do something a bit different, more special than turning up my ISO and getting a bunch of grainy so-so photographs. So I toyed a little bit with the idea of borrowing a 50mm lens from my photographer friend Jo. I was pretty darn thrilled when she complied with my little dream. We picked up the lens the next morning, and I play with it all day. Oh my. You should have seen me! I was prancing and squealing around the house like a little 5 year old with a new toy, clicking the shutter like crazy! Up until then, my passion for photography had mellowed quite a bit, and photographing an outfit or everyday event became a bit mundane and uninspiring… Borrowing this lens gave me a gallon of fuel to start my engine again and once more click the shutter!
Aside from borrowing Jo's lens (thanks, girl!!), I have been experimenting with my new VSCO presets which are just dreamy… Dad and Mom spoiled me with those this Christmas, and I have been swimming through the world of vintage film presets and filters ever since. Oh me, oh my! Sorry, but the photography on BFS is going to look a little different from now on… ;)
Something that Dad was talking to me about today in regards to photography, was how a good photographer's drive should not be the shmansy editing software and equipment (though those are such fun!), but the excitement of relating a story through the pictures they take. Needless to say, that is something I struggle with! So then, my personal resolution for this year, 2014, is to take pictures for the joy of telling a story, and to develop that talent. Not playing with the software or coveting backdrops and lenses; rather using those things to help me tell the story, not make me tell it, or not tell it at all. My drive should be communicating a tale through the photos I take. Yes, yes, that is what I resolve to do, by God's grace.
What is your personal resolution for 2014?
TTFN,
-Charlotte
Hi Ya'll! I love these pictures...they are so pretty! I also noticed that took a picture of knitting. I love to knit. I also enjoy crocheting... do you crochet?
ReplyDeleteI have quite a few resolutions! I want to work harder, grow closer to Jesus, and improve my eating habits.I want to get smarter, more mature, more organized..the lost goes on and on.
God bless!
Natalie
These are pretty pictures! I also love knitting, and do it alot around Christmastime especially. :)
ReplyDeleteMy resolutions are just about the exact same as the ones Natalie just said in the comment above. :)
In Christ,
Hannah
Lovely work! It's a world of difference moving beyond the kit lens, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYes indeed it is, though I have found that there is an art to each type of lens, and you ain't never perfect the first try :)
DeleteThanks for commenting!
-Charlotte
the blog designer and photographer
Lovely pictures. :) The ones of the tree are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI have many resolutions for this year! One of them is to finish the novel I am writing and hopefully publish it! I also want to work harder at glorifying God in everything I say, write, and do.
May God bless your new year.
~Heidi
Hi Heidi! My name's Natalie, and I noticed that you mentioned writing a novel. Good for you! I also love to write, and am currently writing a short story on my blog. I have the first three parts on my blog, and am still working on part 4. The story is getting longer than I initially expected, so I don,t know how many parts the story will have! :)
DeleteGod bless you and your writing!
Natalie
Hi, Natalie! Wow! That's great! I love it when stories turn out longer than expected. :) May I have the link for your blog?
DeleteGod bless your writing as well!
~Heidi
Cool! I look forward to seeing what you come up with :)
ReplyDeleteMegan
I love your pictures! I especially love the nativity set, mainly because my family has one exactly like it!
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