Everyone loves chocolate on V-day. However sometimes I want something a little different.

Now I came across this blog post and thought I should share.

vanilla valentines day desserts

I can not wait to try Warm Vanilla Bean Custard with Meringue Clouds! 

This is something that would be great on any day!

Tips for sharp photos

As everyone knows no matter how "well" we think we are with our camera we can always learn something new.
I came across a link for tips on getting sharp photos. Thought I would share! :-)


Advanced tips for tack sharp images

This article tells you about your Back button auto focus, Single point AF,  and AI servo focus tracking.

I found the tips are very helpful and is something to read.

When you get to the photos he gives a little detail about how he took them.

Again I like reading everything I can on photography. I find no matter what, I learn something.

Cute Little Man

This past Thursday I was able to go see my brother. Now it was only for about a hour, so I was trying to sneak in photos of everyone.

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This is my brother, his wife, and their little man!

I love this little guy! He really steals my heart...

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Look at that face!

Tongue out and all cute.

My screen is FULLED with cuteness!

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So as I was going over the little amount of photos I had taken ( i mean like 20photos at most!)

I noticed the lighting was BAD oh so BAD.

I lost about 24% of the photos due to the lighting being what it was.

My setting were I'm guessing now because I had to keep changing my setting.

f1.8 with a ISO of 800-400 Now the ISO I tried to keep below 1600 because then it starts to look all nasty!

I need to see if my ISO can go higher if not I really need to get a new camera!

Now my FAVORITE  photo out of them all is this one!

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The love of a mother to her child makes me wanna cry.

This photo was perfect to me and once I showed it to Nicole my brother's wife she demanded a copy ASAP lol

The makings of a vintage setting

Mason jars seem to be something I am always looking for.

Now I hit http://pinterest.com/ To see what I could do with these for photo shoots.

TONS of ideas came up and one really caught my eye...

I have a young women who has a vintage dress almost like this one ...
(dark brown cowboy boots will be worn with it)

Now once I saw those lights in the jars my head went "DING!"

I'm thinking near sunset with tons I mean tons all over a open field all around her!

beautiful picture comes to mind. 

So now come March/April I will be holding a vintage photo shoot. 

I am even thinking doing this on the beach here with the sunrise.

The more I think the more ideas I have LOL!

Now me and my friend have had differences on where to really get a good shot.

Here are a few photos of places we have found.

Now this one below here is almost the same as a old barn near my home here in NJ.

The inside is old however the floors are just enough old looking that they dont make noise when you walk on them. 

Yes I went inside!

It's amazing inside I can really see her sitting on the floor with the candles all around her.

There is also a somewhat tall grass area on the other side with wild flowers that will also be perfect for photos!!

 Look for the photos to come once spring gets here. I know I CAN'T WAIT!!! :-)

Photographing Perfect Sunset Silhouette Portraits Thanks to MCPactions.

Came across this and have to say WOW! Could she had made it any more easy for us?

ISO 1000, f14, 1/400

I love how she breaks down the camera setting and gives tips on how to make it work out great.

This is something I am going to have to try one day. I can also see this being a great wedding shot maybe? Hmmm ideas start to flow when you see work like this.

Photographing Perfect Sunset Silhouette Portraits Every Time | MCP Photography Blog

Tote craft idea from Noodlehead.com

So everyone who knows me know I like my crafts. Everything from my own studio backdrops to making a dress or headband for my daughter.
So when I come across a blog,website,facebook page, or any other type of info on some new thing to craft I get all HAPPY.
So you should have seen my face when I saw this amazing bag I can make.

 

I love that it comes with a option to add zipped pockets inside!!
If your anything like me and want to try to not only kill some free time but to also save yourself some money. Check this site out and keep a eye out for other post about easy crafts and ways to save some money.

Noodlehead