Any photography moms?

drvst8 · December 2012

I'm just starting out with the photography stuff. I have some good photos already. We went out and bought a good camera. A nikon D3100. It takes great photos. I'm still practicing and learning how it works.

But I had a question. I want to take a family picture in front the tree. But I haven't figure out how to get the light right. Any suggestions?

luvmyducks · December 2012

I became a SAHM when DD was born but launched my photography business this past summer. I've been doing it for a while--just never professionally.

This is a good tutorial page that gives pretty much the same advice as what I would do. This way I don't have to type it all out

https://photographylife.com/indoor-portraits-with-a-christmas-tree-in-the-background

ETA: It could be difficult if you don't have a speedlight though--and don't use the pop-up flash directly if you can help it. Try to bounce the flash some way:

https://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57474371-285/how-to-make-a-supersimple-bounce-flash-for-your-dslr/

JulyMomma2U2 · December 2012

I have the same camera (love it, btw!), and haven't mastered tree lighting yet, either.. let me know if you figure out which setting works best!

I just ordered the 18-200mm lens for myself for Christmas I LOVE taking pictures of DS

johnnys june · December 2012

This is great advice! I'm an amateur at best. I have the Nikon D3000 and love it. I really wish I could take a photography class though. I do have some tutorials posted on Pinterest though.

https://pinterest.com/pin/234539093065889094/

https://pinterest.com/pin/55380270389447028/

I plan to try these this weekend! If you figure out the best settings please share!

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