Embracing the full sun.

This week I learned to really think about the lighting before I take a shot. When I went to the train tracks with Pinky, it was 3pm and the sun was out in full force. I didn't think I could get anything good with the full sun, an ornery and sweaty kid, and only a little while before the train museum closed. But Pinky gave some good advice about thinking where the sun is, and just making slight adjustments to how Kainoa was posed. Also to think about different layers and textures in the scene. Usually when I take pictures of him, I would just click a ton of shots and think to myself that something will come out. But this time, I clicked, checked settings, adjusted him, moved around, let him play, tried to relax, then click again. It made such a difference! I got a lot of shots I really loved, and I was really surprised. I know it sounds simple but I really believe it helped me get some of my best work out of that day.

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