What does it take to create a special photo?
The best camera? No.
A highly skilled photographer? Nope.
Perfect focus, composition, light, and exposure? Naw.
Perfectly posed subjects wearing matching white and khaki outfits and all showing their pearly whites? Ugh!
As my family's photographer I always try to get as many of these things right as possible but what's most important to me in creating images that will be with my family for decades is to convey the varied emotions, unique personalities, complex relationships, and important milestones that are a part of my family's lives.
You will see that sometimes the perfect photo for a specific moment might be grainy, have motion blur, or be a little out of focus. Sometimes, there isn't time to get the camera perfectly set, plan a thoughtful composition, and press the shutter at the exact right moment. The important thing is to use the best tools that you have to the best of your ability to create lifelong memories that you will cherish for years to come.
But... there is always more to learn!
I decided to learn photography because I know that there is always room for improvement, even in the impromptu nature of family photojournalism. My favorite images, and the ones that I want to display in my home, are the ones that some photographers would call "snapshots" and not "portraits." And that's okay with me! My goal is to create the best snapshots possible.
I hope you'll hang around here as I share some of my tips, tricks, and ideas about family photography.
Gosh Megan, I am so proud of your "intentions" concerning this blog. I was surprised as you are such a perfectionist that I thought this would be written purely for the technition. The first thing you have managed to convey is the emotional element in photo's. Love, Mom
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