Construction Santa–Photo Tip
We often hear that we should learn from our mistakes…
Last week, I had the digital opportunity to hammer home the importance of properly positioning a subject to get the best portrait photo. (All photos are SOOC-straight out of camera)
The setting: Early morning, construction site: St. Croix Bridge in Stillwater, MN….
The subject: This friendly man with a twinkle in his eye (pretending to be a construction worker–while really making notes to his list of naughty and nice…)
The first mistake: positioning Kris with his back to the strong sunlight-and not metering properly….
The second mistake….placing Mr. Kringle with the sun in his eyes causing him to squint…
Finally, by photographing Mr. Claus with his side to the light, I was able to get a clear picture of who this man really is….
I hope this flattering photo will place me on the “Good List”….
….perhaps a new 70-200 lens?…
Once again, you prove what a clever girl you are – that you saw St. Nick where the rest of us would have just seen another construction worker…in addition to all the fine points of taking a good picture. Great eye!
Thanks, Tricia!
As you know, I love Christmas…and I have always wanted to meet Santa….
I always struggle with this one. Maybe a little fill flash, too?
I didn’t think of fill flash…I will next time…Thanks for the idea.
Thanks for looking out for a caboose for me…
lck
We’ll go caboose hunting probably tomorrow (or Saturday). :0)
Sometimes I’ve found that stepping down the flash a bit helps. The other thing that I always forget to use is exposure compensation. I shouldn’t, though, they’re located in the same display area on my Canon.
Good Lord. I’ve been trying to get a photo of some pants I’ve made and I’ve given up for now. Good pictures look so easy! I like the last one, you can see the shadows a bit, the light is just right and he looks very patient as well.
It wasn’t perfect, but the last one is my favorite as well…he was a very jolly and patient man! Good luck on your pants photos–perhaps different light –early morning or a different room will help…
Just catching up on some earlier messages. Santa looked like he was posing for you so I assume you talked.to him. Does he often get told he looks like Santa? I agree with ur other reader..u see Santa where we would see a construction worker. A true believer!