Depth of Field

With digital photography, it’s very easy and fun to get caught up in using the multitude of effects programs out there. Nik has been a joy to use to achieve some astonishing treatments.

Recently, though to no surprise, I shot a few exposures of a tree next to a stoplight at dusk. I was struck with how well the shots looked. While I do try to learn the technical aspects of photography and practice them, sometimes things just work and you go with what feels right. So here are two of the shots (green didn’t turn out too well so I’ll pass on that, it was out of focus)

SLOW DOWN!

and of course STOP!

As I move into the field of photography for hire, I realize that I need to work advance my in camera skills and eye with minimal “extra” processing. I will never stray from taking shots of locks or doors, and going crazy with them. I want to be able to create art, while also creating memories for people. My vision is for my style to be unique to me, and that potential clients find that appealing. Sure I have photographers I look up to, but I’d like to own my style of photography.