Last week I was able to meet one of my readers. It was really fun! Kristen Duke is an awesome photographer and was up in Utah for a little trip. She was able to take my family’s photographs when she was here. How fun is that?
She took some great shots of my family. Doesn’t she take great pictures? I was really happy with how they turned out. I unfortunately was stuffed up with my sinus infection at the time and was not feeling the best. But it was fun getting to know her and her husband a little bit better. One of the things I have enjoyed the most about blogging is meeting people I would have never met before with whom I have a great deal in common.
Kristen has more photos of our shoot together over at her photography website, Kristen Duke Photography. She found a really fun location and my kids actually had a pretty good time since there were a couple of trains involved.
I can only aspire to be able to take pictures at her level some day. I get questions about photography every once in awhile from some of my readers and feel unqualified to answer them as I am still learning myself. So I was excited after talking with Kristen about her willingness to answer some of your photography questions for you in a sort of photography question and answer session. And most bloggers I know would like to improve their photography skills in some way.
So, if you have a photography question and would like Kristen to answer them in a later post leave a comment with your question. Then Kristen and I will put together a post that addresses some or all (depending on how many) of your questions and concerns.
**Thanks again Kristen! It was great getting to know you better and we love our new family pictures!
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SillyMama says
Very fun – thanks for sharing!
Aren't you THRILLED to have those pictures??? They are great!!!
these photos are great!! how fun to meet a reader and get some great photos too!!
What kind of camera do you use? What what lens is the best for portraits? What photo editing software do you use?
The pics are great I love the one of the kiddos standing up.
Oh wow she did a fantastic job with your family! Checked out her blog. You all look wonderful!
How do you get the subject to give a nice, natural smile?
I would like to know more about lenses. I have a cannon rebel xsi.
I love these! Where was this location?
This is my FAVORITE portrait location in Northern Utah! It gets really crowded on Saturday mornings, but is so worth the results! ;o)
For the photographer: what lense/camera do you typically use for you shoots? Also, which editing software do you prefer?
That is a gorgeous bw conversion on your first family pic. My question would be: Do you use an action for your bw's or do you edit yourself? Also, How do you deal with or avoid color casts? Esp. when shooting in the shade.
Adorable! Your family is beautiful!
What wonderful pictures! They are a treasure! Keep up all the great blogging. I am a RN in a NICU and we all follow your blog and talk about it. THANKS FOR ALL THE IDEAS!
These are wonderful pictures. Your family is very lovely. For the question I have noticed when Proffesional photographers take a picture the subject is in focus, but the background is blurry. How do you go about doing that?
You have such a beautiful family!! Awesome photos!!
What a beautiful family you have, Amy. And I LOOOOOVE anything photography, so I was super excited to see this post!
To Kristen: What are your top 3 suggestions to getting a nice photo? Do you edit with actions? If so, which are your favorites?
went to high school with Kristen, isn't she FABULOUS??? :) love her.
she introduced me to your blog a few months back… :) so glad you guys got to meet! The pictures turned out great!
Beautiful pictures!!!
I'm wondering how you shoot so well in sun. Also, are most of your photos edited to get the light skin, bright colors?
Amy, your family is beautiful and these pictures are amazing! You'll treasure these photos forever. Hooray for new friends!
God's blessings,
Sarah :D
You have a beautiful family! I am amazed at all you do with 5 sweet children. You are an inspiration!
Brandy
http://www.brandyscrafts.blogspot.com
I love the location!!! Where are you?
Great pictures.
My question: With a dSLR, what are some tips for getting great photos in low light, particularly without a flash? It is often overcast here, so I am always struggling with getting crisp looking and true color photos.
cute pics! what is the best time for taking pictures. morning or evening? i have tried that sunset time but it is very unpredictable with light.
What a surprise to check your blog and see my cousins wife featured here. Small world. Beautiful pics.
What a beautiful family!
I also want to know where in Utah you took those. Hopefully I'll be lucky and it will be in the utah county area (or close by)???