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Flowers are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty out values all the utilities of the world.
—Ralph Waldo Emerson

#1: Get In Close and Pay Attention to the Light

For me, it's all about composition and how I see my subject(s) as I take the picture.  I, also, always consider the lighting source.

In this picture it's coming through my kitchen window blinds, but I think it adds character.

#2: Embrace the Blur

You wouldn't think that an out-of-focus shot would be so appealing.  I, however, opted to shoot this one in manual focus, making it blurry, on purpose.

Why did I do it?

For that interestingness factor, of course.

#3 Always Consider Monochrome as an Option

Often times we see photographs of flowers in such vibrant color.  I lean towards  monochrome in my photography; I just love it so.   So, I usually process a picture in black-and-white to get a feel for it. 

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

You really never know until you try, and you've got nothing to lose; only an awesome photo to gain!

#4 Remember Weeds are Flowers, Too

Don't be so quick to dismiss the beauty of all nature, including weeds.  I find the most fantastic, natural subjects in the weeds on our hill.  It's amazing to me that [we] are so quick to get rid of them.

Me though?  I'm all for equal opportunity.

This is, after all, God's green earth.

All Images Copyright © 2009 Mishelle Lane Photography

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Costumes, candy, face-painting, decorations, fun food, and did I mention CANDY!?! I know that it's one of our family's favorite time of year. And there's nothing I love more than pulling out my camera and shooting a zillion pictures of my children and their friends in their creative and fun costumes. If ever there was a night to go nuts with the camera, Halloween is definitely the time.

My first tip would be to let your kid get into his character a little early so that you have plenty of time to capture him. He's feeling very ghoulish in his face paint, and his inner zombie has taken over.  Roll with it.   Let him embrace his goblin-like character.  You know, kinda like he does when he's annoying his siblings in the living room.

Don't pose your Mummy (or Train Engineer or Morticia or Ceiling Fan) and just let him be.   Shoot a lot to weed out all the bad shots. Shooting a lot also means that you have a greater chance in getting that one special shot (like the one I got of Mummy Benny.)

Let the kids call the shots and simply document the fun they are having. Let them be as silly as silly can be.  Let their creative side shine through.  Let them show you who they are trying to be this Halloween eve.  Let them have fun.  Let them work off the sugar high from all that candy they consume after Trick-or-Treating is all said and done.

Most of all, though, HAVE FUN and BE SAFE!

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