Everyone in Riverside probably knows of this fountain inside the Mission Inn.
It’s in the courtyard which leads into the chapel where lots of weddings take place.
As a favor to a good friend, I grabbed my gear and “played” photographer last night.
I had to be reminded about something I knew but had forgotten.
While at Legoland in Carlsbad yesterday, Â I came across a good opportunity to illustrate how to photograph silhouettes and shadows for my class.
Most folks with cameras will take the picture on the left and move on. Continue reading Silhouette & Shadows–tutorial for point & shoot cameras
In my modular classroom there is a single north-facing door.
There is also a rectangular north-facing window which is really not a factor in lighting. It is heavily tinted.
I have a space about 18 feet wide by 36 feet long, 3/4 of that space is taken up by computers and desks.
So studio/demo space =Â 18 x 10 feet.
For this very basic lesson in lighting and portraiture, with no discussion of light ratios whatsoever, I used:
I arrived late. As with previous years, I had not anticipated the parking situation so I missed the parade.
Fifth grader Frankie Fleisher eyed his quarry with a mischievous grin that said “I’m going to let you let you have it”.
As he rubbed his palms together, he approached his helpless victim, white paper plate with a wad of whipped cream in his right hand. “Splat!” Giggles, groans and laughter from the crowd followed. Continue reading Fall Festival at St. Francis School