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Simple.Fresh.Timeless

Recently I have been thinking about easy it is to get distracted by so many things that when I photograph I feel the urge to want to capture everything at once. So, I’ve recently been focusing on learning to “see” in an uncomplicated.  By this I mean that I’ve been going back to basics. Last year when I decided to continue learning more about photography I wanted to learn EVERYTHING and FAST, I also wanted to try it ALL! and by all, I mean different angles, different editing styles (many times OVER editing) only to slowly and in time realizing that keeping it simple is really what suits my style more. In everything I do, I like to keep things simple. So why not follow the same pattern with my photography?! By taking a simple approach I am able to focus more on the moments and the people I photograph.

Now, I do have to admit that trying many things in the beginning HAS helped me define what it is that I like and don’t like, as well as getting to know what editing style will have a lasting effect, meaning that I want to steer away from trendy editing that with time will look…. well, out of style.  I always think of that little black dress. Always simple, always fresh and always timeless. That’s where I want to gear my photography style towards to. I wrote a post here about what was VERY close to what I wanted to achieve in regards to editing, and like I mentioned, yes, I like the quirky, fun, funky and vintagy look, but not all the time. A crazy angle might add some interest to a photo and a fade effect might add a different mood to an image, however, when it comes to those special occasion events like weddings, engagements and even portraits, well, those I want to keep simple, fresh and timeless.  

There is NO doubt that getting to know your camera, settings, exposure and all that comes with shooting in manual mode is and will ALWAYS be the best advise EVER!. I’ve realized that it’s only until we learn to get images right in camera and ONLY then that we will really start to define our photography style. Trying to fix or correct a badly exposed or unfocused image (guilty!) can in a way prevent us from finding our personal style.

In photography there will ALWAYS be something new and exciting to learn, so I will keep sharing my own insight as I continue to try new things and if it helps someone along the way, GREAT!!!

Talk about Simple, Fresh & Timeless, here is one my favorite orange necklace 🙂

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