Here is my second attempt at utilizing natural light. My first attempt can be found in my Tortellini soup post. Both shoots came out great and other than a few things here and there, that will improve with experience and time, I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.
Click the link to enjoy the pics and GET THE RECIPE! If you make it, please let me know how you like it. https://bethramirezphotography.com/2019/11/04/quick-easy-tortellini-soup/
Natural lighting should be a common-sense thing in photography but any lighting situation, whether natural or artificial, in photography, is a tricky situation. There are so many things to factor in for the desired outcome that a time-lapse of less than 5 minutes can literally make or break an entire shoot.
Honestly, there is nothing special about these cookies, in fact, they’re frozen. YES! (Collective gasp) They are regular Pillsbury frozen chocolate chip cookies, you find in the refrigerated section at your local grocery store. I decided to do a quick shoot while I had the opportunity, and wasn’t about to sit and bake cookies all afternoon. I’m super busy, don’t judge me. LOL!
There were a few challenges because milk does not photography or edit well at all, but overall it was pretty cut and dry. These were taken in my kitchen, which, has the best natural lighting in a kitchen I have ever seen. I have an entire wall of windows that face west so I consider myself extremely lucky.
These are some of my favorite dessert pictures I’ve done. I am planning on printing these out and hanging in my kitchen. The simplicity of them is “homey,” and the matte finish is what I love about them.
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Honestly, the field of Photography is so vast, and there is always something new to learn, so that title of “Professional” will be a fun, yet challenging goal to obtain. I have always loved photography and I’ve always loved to write so this is my perfect combo. The old adage is, “A picture is worth a thousand words”, this is true, but if you are anything like me, you want that little bit more behind what the photographer’s thoughts were at the time. That little extra is what I want this site to accomplish. I will also chronicle my time learning everything as I go along, which should be quite interesting in its own right. I am hoping that maybe I can ease someone else’s fears no matter what they decide to jump into. Because, when diving head first into anything new, it can be a lonely road to walk alone.
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Light is always tricky but this pictures are beautiful! Perfect for hanging out in the kitchen 😉
Thank you so much. Lighting is for sure a challenge, but that’s the best part!