Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Weekly Assignment Wednesdays - Still Life

My colleague and good friend Michelle recently received a new d-SLR as a gift. In order to learn more and become a better photographer, she has taken on the challenge of a new photography assignment every Wednesday. She has invited a few of us along for the ride - invitations to the flickr group are still open if any of you are interested. 
So every Wednesday (or as I finish my assignment) I will post my best attempts at getting better at digital photography. (Though it should be noted that I miss my film already)


Weekly assignment #1 - Still life
Much harder than it seems and motivation in and of itself to invest in a swivel flash that gives a more flattering and natural light. I am not 100% happy with all of these as I think the lighting is a bit cold... I have heard that a swivel flash can help to fix this. Though I think I am also just so used to film with it's natural warm glow.

Next week's assignment "10 minutes from home"!
All photos taken with my digital Canon Rebel XS.







3 comments:

  1. If you don't like the harshness of the on-camera flash (and who does, really? I pretend mine doesn't exist) but aren't ready for an add-on option, you could always force the flash off and light your subjects with a table lamp, just out of view of the frame. It can give pleasing results for still life, at least. (But not toddlers. Or puppies.)

    I love how the mug and tea tag match the colour of the cookies. If only everything in life was so well coordinated. Yum!

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  2. delish pix!!!!!!! and i love the mug and tea and cookies one--how perfect!!!!! :) ... meg :)

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  3. Thanks for the tip Mandy! I have to admit though that I did think about moving the lighting around, but I was lazy... but yes, a good reminder to think more holistically about my photos.

    And thanks for your support Megan :)

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