One Month ON THE HIGHWAY: What I’ve LEARNED ALL ABOUT Photography

Well, right here we have been. It’s been simply over a month given that we’ve already been on the highway. We’ve done WAY much less function than we hoped, but we’ve seen a lot more than we anticipated. I imagine later on we won’t sense so concerned about getting so small work done, but at this time it’s hard never to experience anxious about not really being very “successful”.

Therefore with that glorious intro, today I’m likely to share some of the items I’ve been considering in the last month. I believe my writing is likely to be far more like a journal in this trip, since i have see myself even more in a understanding stage than a teaching stage per say. I am hoping you love it!

Capturing with one digital camera.

For days gone by month I’ve been mainly capturing with the Fujifilm X100F. I acquired it on mortgage from Fujifilm Canada your day before we still left. I hadn’t prepared on deploying it, but figured what the hay – fun, new digital camera to try out. Why not, ideal? Works out I’ve been making use of next to nothing else.

That digital camera comes just about everywhere with me, and because it’s a set lens camera, I've way fewer choices to make. Just grab the digital camera, and move. The pictures I was obtaining for the first couple of weeks weren’t anything excellent. But I’m needs to visit a few that I like. I nevertheless have too much to learn about the digital camera, and desire to figure out the simplest way to utilize it. The 35mm isn’t my natural choice, so it’s been challenging to attempt to shoot every picture at that focal duration. But I believe it’s heading to be considered a great way to get me out of my photography rut. (I documented a video with even more applying for grants shooting with the digital camera and photos, that you can have a look at here.)

If you have good lighting, utilize it upward.

I certainly think that there’s a great deal you can do to help make the most from the lighting you possess. But there’s no arguing that there’s great lighting that just makes pictures sing.

A few of the areas we’ve stayed experienced that great lighting, and we’ve attempted to really benefit from it. But I understand we haven’t actually done more than enough. Because while it’s an easy task to become accustomed to it, in a short time we’re back a motel with minimal lighting, and we’re lacking that glorious windowpane light.

Staying Along with Things

I’ve already been trying to proceed through my photos frequently, starring the people I love. I haven’t completed it sufficiently though, and I could already note that it’s likely to be really tough to keep along with everything, and take action with everything when I reunite. I have to make certain I ensure it is a habit! Regularly reviewing photos furthermore gives me an opportunity to notice what I’m carrying out that I love, and where I have to maintain practicing.

Posting Often

I’ve been attempting to share pictures and movies on Instagram nearly every time (follow us right here!). It’s tough (particularly when the web is super slow also it takes age range to upload short videos). But it’s been an excellent motivator to help keep shooting, and place something together each day. The remarks and messages furthermore help make the procedure fun.

HAVING A GREAT TIME, EVEN THOUGH The Shot Isn’t Great

Last week we were generating down the coast within an definitely wicked storm. The youngsters had been asleep therefore we were simply making some length. They lastly woke up therefore we stopped at a little recreation area, and saw some insane waves out in the length. It had been pouring, but I really like stormy waves, therefore i recommended Rob and I consider turns venturing out to shoot it. When I went I got certainly drenched, but I couldn’t wipe the grin off my encounter.

The knowledge of getting on the market in the storm had been exhilarating. I don’t also care what the pictures were like. Area of the stage is just to get a good time. I have to maintain reminding myself of this when Personally i think down about not really walking away with an excellent shot. Process. Trip. Etc.

Alrighty so that’s just some of the items on my mind nowadays. Make sure to stick to along on Instagram for far more stories, pictures and movie from the experience!

And when you have any traveling strategies for California that’s approaching next, therefore send out them along!!

About Lauren Lim

Hey buddy, I’m Lauren! I’m a photography ninja at Photography Focus. I’m downright enthusiastic about photography, and like sharing it with very cool people like yourself. When I’m not really shooting, or creating, you will find me cooking food (and eating!), journeying, and getting together with wonderful individuals.