One of my goals for 2014 is to take better photos. I have had a DSLR camera for about 3 years now but I’ve never really learned how to use it. I’m always shooting on auto and whenever I switch to manual, I get frustrated. I know there are a TON of tutorials out there so I just need to find the time to sit down and read them. I’m also hoping to hopefully take a local photography class that will teach me to take better photos of my kids.
I’m excited to be participating in the Catch The Moment 365 Project which is hosted by Nurse Loves Farmer, Behind the Camera and Dreaming and Simply Stavish. Most of these pictures are taken with my DSLR but a few with my iPhone because that is what I happened to have on me at the moment. I did play with some filters in PicMonkey on some of them too.
I’m hoping to keep this going for the whole year and I’ll hopefully learn more about using my DSLR!
What sweet pictures. I hadn’t heard of this challenge!
I love all your pictures!! Your kids are so cute. The funny thing with me is that I have a DSLR camera and just downgraded to a point & shoot – I was tired of lugging that heavy camera around 🙂
This sounds like a fun challenge. I love your photos. So cute.
Oh gosh! Those Faces!! So adorable! Capturing every day memories is so important! I love that you’re making this a priority… just don’t forget to get in the photos too! 🙂
365 projects are HARD to keep up with, but you can do it!
such beautiful moments. I haven’t heard of this but I also have to focus on taking more photos of my family and the world around me
What a great challenge for you. I wished I had a DSLR – that’s on my wish list. Keep up the good work here!!
Such cuties! My daughter has the same pj set – the yellow top with the horsey pants! As far as shooting on manual, I would try to start with shooting on half manual first. Like the AV setting – the camera will set your shutter speed and you can set your aperture. Start with it wide open. So switch your camera to AV and lower the number as much as you can (like 3.5 or 2.8 or 2.0 or 1.8). The lower the number the more light you will let in. (Manual is kinda overrated, lots of pros shoot on AV or TV, especially when you’re not in a studio with lighting)
Oooh, what a fun challenge! Your pictures are very sweet. Lovely kids. 🙂
the best way to learn the camera is NOT to use auto. play, play play. don’t try to learn it all at once, either!
also the girls are getting so much HAIR! my babies were bald till they were about 3
So cute. What a great way to capture a particular time in our family’s lives…
I have had a DSLR for a few months now (and have also had one in the past that I ended up selling because I never used it) and I really want to learn it this year as well!
This is my year too! I recommend Kristen Duke’s Say NO to Auto books for help:)
I’m hoping to get a DSLR later this year! I’m already terrified though!
So cute! I love the little one in the pink with the smile! The two little teeth poking through in the top definitely makes that picture. Can’t wait to see more of your gorgeous little ones.
I am in the same boat, trying to shoot in auto only but this time of year is tricky since it’s dark by the time I get home from work. Anyway, love your pictures and especially the one of the teething baby just cheesin’ away. Precious!
Your baby is so cute. Great pictures. Good luck in this challenge
I’m so glad your joining us! Man those girls are getting so gosh darn big!! Loving the first one..baby jail gate! 🙂 Wish you lived closer I could give you a tutorial! 🙂 Can’t wait to watch your skills grow throughout the year.
I wish you did too! I am just so lost and get too frustrated!
What cuties!! I especially love the one where she is in “jail” hehe
I’ve loved following you on IG for the last year(s) and I’m so glad you’ve linked up! Thanks!
Great photos to get your photo challenge started. I think these are fun but I couldn’t keep up for 365 days.
With three of them, you have lots of opportunities for great shots! Such a darling family you have!
You certainly have some cute test subjects for pictures!
You really got some great shots! I need to take the time to get to know my camera better.
These are such adorable shots!
That first pic is hilarious! It’s like “let me out of here!” LOL
Love that first one! So funny and cute!!
I got my first DSLR this, well now last, year and while i’m pretty comfortable on aperature I would love to make the transition to full manual this year in addition to better composing my pictures.
love the moments you caught, esp the new teeth! Super cute!
beautiful family, full of joy kids always very nice photos!