I'd like to welcome three new members to the Peachfuzz Photography family - James, Jeremiah, and Shelby. These three are children of friends of mine and were a pleasure to work with.
Students,
Imagine your frame dissected into a tic-tac-toe board. Put the faces of the subjects on intersecting lines. Two reasons: 1. It makes the photo more visually pleasing than centering the person like television. 2. In the case of this monitor lizard, currently a resident at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, his tail won't get chopped off.
Just giving a shout-out to my favoritest stepdaughter (Wait, I only have one!!!). Please don't hurt me while I'm sleeping.
(1-4)Efffingham firefighters hose down the Green Lantern Tuesday, June 5, after a fire broke out at the Effingham business. Effingham and Teutopolis firefighters were called to the Effingham business to put out the fire.
(5)An Illinois State Fire Marshall and Effingham Fire Department firefighter examine the fuse box at The Green Lantern along Route 40 Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Peachfuzz and I were concerned about a soft maple tree in the backyard. It appears that it was humungous enough to destroy half the house and and the pool. So we had it knocked down and rooted out. Plus, Mr. Tree was blocking the sun in the early afternoon thereby not allowing Mrs. Peachfuzz to suntan by her pool.
On a more serious note, I'd like to mention something about leading lines or edges. As a photographer, I look through my camera to find parts of nature or manmade objects that "lead" your eye back to the subject. Here, the roots that were several inches under the ground "lead" back to where the tree used to be. Using leading lines makes your portrait art more visually exciting! Later on, we'll chat about the rule of thirds and why a great portrait doesn't have to be centered in the frame.
Our largest of family members, Bella, likes to play with two toys at once. I can't chew gum and walk at once. At least someone in the Peachfuzz family can multitask.
Sometimes the best portraits are right in front of you and you don't even see it. I've driven past fields of goldenrod for seven years now.
My photojournalism professor in college said once "The best photos that you'll ever make are the ones behind you."
This field of goldenrod happened to be behind me while I was photographing Krystal and her family(Thanks Miranda!!!) at the Thompson Mill Covered Bridge in Cowden.
Someone brought this idea up and I loved it!!!
Panoramics are just way beautiful.
This is my niece Stella. Four months old and just a joy to hold - as well as photograph.
