No, no. Of course, don't use the settings I've selected, take a picture in auto first, and then set according to that.

Vicki,

Was just wondering how you got on with this? Was it clear, or did you find it confusing?

Poor you, you must be exhausted.

I've been told that the best thing about being a grand parent is the fact that you can hand the cute little bundle back when she become too tiring!

By the way, I am writing an article about studio portraiture and it will feature a section about photographing children.

About the tutorial, I was just looking for a bit of feedback with the piece. I was worried that you found it confusing.

It doesn't matter that you did not actually do the whole thing step by step. What matters is that you grasp the concept. To be honest, the idea is that, if you read the piece through, you should understand how it works.

That's not to say you shouldn't practice it when you get back to your camera, but rather that it will make the process a bit more intuitive.

The only reason why I asked how you found it is because I aim to adapt it a little and turn it into a feature. It will be a sort of 'step-by-step exercise' to be added on to the Basic Photography articles.

Talk soon.

ed

Yes, Grandma's job should be to have tons of fun, give her lots of goodies and then send her back home to Mommy. It has been a bit rough with my daughter and grand daughter (and 10 yr old son) living in our small humble home. I am tired much of the time.

But then I look at her face and its all ok...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/disappear77/Mak23.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/disappear77/OhMyMak.jpg

A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words.
- Ansel Adams

Vicki

Aaah, really sweet. (And an excuse to practice some photography too.)

My favorite pictures of children are ones that make you smile and the second one certainly does that.

Your kids are really lucky to have a babysitter nearby. As I've said before, my parents are based in South Africa and my wife's are in France, so no such luck for us.

Perfect!

Camcorder tripods generally fit cameras (and obviously visa versa.) The screw is a standard size so it should be fine.

Like most things in photography, your tripod is chosen to suit your budget and there are models out there that could really break the bank, but provided you do not suddenly embark on a astro-photography expedition or buy a 4x5 inch large format film camera, your attic discovery should be fine.

Vicki,

I can honestly say I have no idea how that happened.

I knew the function was available in the Gallery, but I have turned it off by default.

I am going to mess about a bit and will let you know as soon as I have figured it out.

Vicki,

Sorry for the delayed reply, I was working on the studio portraiture article. (It should be posted on the site later today).

I absolutely love those Eureka moments. Makes life worthwhile, doesn't it.

That's part of the fun of photography, it is a constant journey of discovery.

I once saw one of my photography lecturers do a little dance like yours in the studio when he thought no one was watching. After I announced myself and we both brought our fits of giggles under control, he explained that he had just devised a new technique to be used in food photography. (Which he had been doing for over 20 years). Instead of using real cream in dishes, which melts under hot studio lights, he had covered his strawberries in shaving foam.

ISO is short for International Organization for Standardization, the body which created the standard. Personally, I would have opted for LSI, Light sensitivity index, but nobody asked me.

And it's true Vicki, there is a lot to learn, but you have just taken a big step, and with your enthusiasm, I'm sure you'll be a master in no time.

Sure, whats next?

A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words.
- Ansel Adams

Vicki

Sorry about the delay here, Vicki, I have been meaning to do it, but as you will recall, first I got ill, and had to stay in bed, then I got better and had to go to work! Both things leaving me unable to do the tutorial.

I will do it as soon as possible, though, so check back soon.

Hi Vicki,

Part two is here:

Understanding EXIF - Part 2 -Depth of Field