February 12, 2010
Photography 101
My Blogging Your Way adventure continues and I am learning how to really use my Cannon Powershot SD750. Although I’ve had the camera for some time, I started reading the manual for the very first time a few days ago. There are settings I had no idea I had. Slowly, I am understanding what they all mean and how they work. I can’t say I know what I am doing just yet; however, I am determined to master the use of my camera. Here are a few of the many many pictures I have taken thus far.
As for all you camera buffs out there, any tips or advice for working in natural light would be greatly appreciated?
Enjoy your weekend!
your last photo is stunning ! i love the contrast with the light in the background, the composition and the beautiful purply-pinky tones of the dahlia, which echoes in the leaves and I love the simplicity and softness of the photo
When I photograph flowers, I tend to not take them in pure sunshine light but slightly away from it (as Leslie explained) and you have used a white background which is great for reflecting the light 
One little tip I have for you that comes in really handy when photographing things close up is to use the macro setting. (i think thats what its called) You get to it by clicking the left side of the “wheel” (I have the same camera) and choosing the icon that looks like a little tulip. Your close ups will come out super sharp. =)
Appreciate the feedback and will try the camera tip. Thanks so much!
BEAUTIFUL! I’m quite partial to the shadow play in the first image.
Gorgeous flowers! I would definitely try the macro setting that will help with some of the close up focusing issues. Move your vase farther away from the back of the background. This will give you a seamless look of all white background.
Also with natural light if there is not enough and your camera is on a slow shutter speed steady the camera by either using a tri pod or setting it down on a flat surface.
Hope this helps!
pw (from byw)
I am so impressed with your go-for-it-ness in tackling your camera settings and Leslie’s post on photography.
Gorgeous choice in flowers.