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[JerseyJules]

I am just like you in that I don't want to 'set up' photos, I want them to just happen. I want to look at a photo and remember the memory, not how I ran around the house moving crap around and getting my lights set up. .

Exactly...Dont get me wrong, there are times I will want to set up a photo,for instance of a still object like a car or scenery, that goes without saying...However when I see a moment I think would make a good photo, I dont want to lose the moment setting up the photo and yelling at my kids to do what they were doing again..lol..Then you have to fake the moment to get it captured on a technically perfect photo..I think there are multiple layers to the art and science of photography, you just need to see which layer you feel most comfortable on..then occasionally, stretch your legs and take a run at something different..

 

[paigew]

I am just like you in that I don't want to 'set up' photos, I want them to just happen. I want to look at a photo and remember the memory, not how I ran around the house moving crap around and getting my lights set up. .

Exactly...Dont get me wrong, there are times I will want to set up a photo,for instance of a still object like a car or scenery, that goes without saying...However when I see a moment I think would make a good photo, I dont want to lose the moment setting up the photo and yelling at my kids to do what they were doing again..lol..Then you have to fake the moment to get it captured on a technically perfect photo..I think there are multiple layers to the art and science of photography, you just need to see which layer you feel most comfortable on..then occasionally, stretch your legs and take a run at something different..

there are for sure multiple layers but they all have the same basic principals. So what you have to do is learn how to use what your surroundings offer. I find looking at other photographers work to be very inspiring. It helps to see how others capture every day moments. This is one of my favorite blogs to check out, they post daily images. They are not always technically perfect, but most are surely treasured family photos.

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