Monday, February 16, 2009

becoming a flasher.

No not like that!

I love natural light, its my fav. Although, I am biased as I really do not know much about flash of any sort. Totally wanting to learn though! So this weekend I decided to pull out my new flash, close the bedroom blinds and see what I could figure out. I am one of those "hands on" learners. However, I would love a teacher!

Far from knowing exactly what I am doing...but everyone starts somewhere! Any flash pro's that would like to share tips, I am all ears. I sure these are far from technically correct, I can of course see things "wrong"...but all things considered I am pretty happy with my second try.

Of course, my usual model was used. hehe.




just in case they are looking for a baby model!

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

oh my gosh, the last one captured my heart! It looks like you know what you're doing with the flash - it looks really natural!

Brooke Bowland said...

love that you love that one. its my fav! thanks brandi.

Anonymous said...

first of all .. WOW!! She is sooo cute! Second .. these are awsome .. how did you get that light in her eyes .. Your eyes are always so sparkly .. Just beautiful .. I'm there with you on the flash thing .. anyone want to teach me too!!!
J~

Anonymous said...

LOve em Brookie you got skills sis they all look like natural light and for a seccond try i'm impressed you've got talent Brookie i love all your pics and i'm not biased because i'm your bro i say this because i love the moments you capture and how when i see you pics i don't feel so far away from you and the FAM thanks Brookie gonna go print somemore fantastic pics LOVE YA ur BRO!!!

d d p h o t o g r a p h y said...

ok, so i dont think you can really screw anything up lady! you are good at everything you try! They look really natural and not so different from your natural light images..fantastic job!

Kristi Steeger said...

OKAY so instead of US giving the tips....SPILL IT GIRL!!! These are GREAT! I'd have to look super close to know that flash was used....great shots. Now tell me everything you know. :D

Brooke Bowland said...

brother. you crack me up. talk about my biggest fan. hehe. no i dont pay him!

dev & kristi. so appreciate the support as always. thank you. i am really going for the "you cant tell its flash" look! yay. As for spilling my secrets...I have none! I really dont even know the technical terms of what i did. But I am loving the results. Will email you later.

julie. Thank you! Much appreciated.

Grumpa said...

Brookie, great photos once again. Give isla and Simon hugs for me and, some equal lens time. :-}

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Memories For Life Photography said...

OMG Brooke!!!!!! These are absolutely amazing as usual!!!! They look totally natural, what a quick learner and yes, please share what you figured out....stunning! I must ask, how do you always get the eye's so crystal clear????? It is amazing....I need to learn that...... You so ROCK!!!!!! 8 )

Anonymous said...

These are absolutely breathtaking!!! The first image on this post made me smile. I love the color and the natural light that you used. Very awesome.

Anonymous said...

Ok...on my comment I didn't type the word "simulation" and I meant to. lol. "natural light simulation".

Oh well...it just gives me the chance to say "Awesome Work!!" again.

;)

Anonymous said...

these are beautiful brooke. really great job.