Back in September we held one of our Fresh Classes (info on our classes HERE) and sadly we only had THREE people submit images for the contest! Darn! And I thought it was kind of a fun one this time too! They were supposed to capture some kind of DIY. And I left it at that. I love to see people take a theme and run with it!
All we ever ask is that their straight out of camera (SOOC) images (meaning non-edited in any way) were not only creative but in focus (this is MOST important), exposed well and lastly has good composition. Focus is the most important to me simply because if an image is out of focus you’re doing something wrong. Either you’re not hitting your subject with the correct focal point in your camera or your shutter speed is too slow, etc. The other things are important too but focus is something you can’t fix on the computer. I’d rather see a slightly dark image that has crisp focus because you know if you had to you could lighten it a little on your computer.
SO.
Here’s the deal.
I’m going to let you guys vote. HOWEVER. This is NOT a popularity contest. I want to hear WHY you think the image you’re voting for is the best. Be specific!
OH! And if you’re interested in taking a class with Kim and I we have some dates listed on our FB page under the notes section! Still a couple of spots left in our November class next weekend!
DIY #1: Megan
DIY #2: Jennifer
DIY #3: Michele
Voting will end Saturday at midnight, winner announced Sunday!
The prize is 50% off a family session (savings of over $600!). Now GO vote!
#1. I just love the colors, the light in the background and the beautiful eyes on that baby!
#2 – something interesting happends on this photo 🙂 i like the expression on his face!
#2 I like the look of concentration. I also like that he is really working on the bike and caught in the moment as you can see by the tools in his hand and under the bike.
#2 because it is not a forced pose. Very natural.
#2 – when I think of DIY I think of an adult creating something. I love the simplicity of this picture and can almost hear this little boy saying, “I can do it myself!”
#2 easily! He’s the only one who is actually DIY-ing. Even if that wasn’t the case, I love the perspective and the look on his cute face is so genuine!
#2 I like how the bike is blurred in the foreground while the little boy is in focus behind it.
#2 is great – like the depth of color and content — looks totally natural.
I would vote for #2. Something sweet about this photo!
I love #2. The focus is great, and it’s such a perfect candid … capturing a boy, being a boy!
#1 – The colors, natural lighting a composition is wonderful. Great job.
#2
The focus pinpoints the intense expression. The subject is involved in his action, and the photographer captures the energy.
#2, so cute.
#,2 colors are brillian, and capturing the concentration on a childs face.
#2 Colors are so vibrant, catches little boy’s facial expression expertly and he is actually doing something himself.