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How to: Shapes in Bokeh Photography - A Beautiful Mess
Today I am going to share a cool look you can achieve using a DSLR camera and a few other supplies. The reason you have to use a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera is so that you can change your aperture. It also helps to have a prime lens! Ready to get started? …
5 Tips to Take Better Pet Photos - A Beautiful Mess
Hi! I’m Lindsey from Live Sweet Photography, and I am so excited to share my favorite tips about photographing all those critters in your life! We have quite the furry family at our home, and I love capturing all their cuteness! Use Natural Light (Whenever Possible!) I always shoot in natural light when at…
What Are Catchlights? - A Beautiful Mess
Have you ever seen a portrait (photograph or painting) and you get lost looking into the subject’s eyes? I went to an art museum that had a huge Daguerrotype (a type of early photography where the image was literally ingrained on the metal plate) collection on display. There is something about a Daguerrotype that makes…
What is Magic Hour? - A Beautiful Mess
The phrase “magic hour” is music to my ears. It’s that time of day when all things are right in the photography world. I’ve nearly wrecked my car as I’ve passed a gorgeous field illuminated at magic hour. The beauty of the dripping golden light falling everywhere making everything glow is just unbeatable and so…
Sparklers Photography - A Beautiful Mess
Light painting is a beautiful phrase, isn’t it? Light painting happens when your camera records the movement of light. In this post I’m going to show you how to paint with light using sparklers! I’m sure you’ve seen the photos with sparklers lighting up a picture with text or shapes. Today I’ll share with you…
Tips for Better Black and White Pictures - A Beautiful Mess
I love a good black and white photo. In college, my classmates and I shot in black and white film (with the exception of one class) for the entire four years of college. Digital photography didn’t quite make its appearance until after I graduated. It’s crazy how the tides have changed completely! In college I…
Favorite Underwater Camera Gear - A Beautiful Mess
Just wanted to share a little bit about some underwater photography gear that I’ve used (and loved). I recently went on a short trip to Tulum with some friends and business associates (how grown up-ha!). Maybe you saw some of my snapshots from the trip over the weekend? Anyway, one of the days we were…
The Drone We Use and Love - A Beautiful Mess
Drone photography has gotten more and more popular, and earlier this year Trey and I decided we wanted to give it a try. We got a few recommendations from friends and after doing a little more research, we decided to buy the DJI Mavic Air (with the Fly More combo).