My three kids are all proud self-proclaimed drama geeks. Earlier this year, between the two kids at home, our family was juggling rehearsals for FIVE plays all at once. (And yes, we asked ourselves quite often “What the heck were we thinking?!?!?”) So I’ve shot lots of plays in the eleven years since my oldest […]
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Shooting events on the stage definitely takes a different approach, and doing it well takes some skill and practice. Here are some tips for shooting stage plays or dance on stage: Expose for highlights plus 1/3 stop – it’s fine to clip the shadows, particularly in black curtains behind the stage. You can bring back
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I’ve been asked many times about how I shoot my kids’ plays and dance performances, so I thought I’d write it up ONCE and then I can just send people here. Getting in: The best time to shoot is during dress rehearsals! That way you are free to move around (usually) and not bothering other
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My oldest daughter has been working and living in the park all summer, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to go and visit. We were only there for a few days, but we packed in a lot of fun and saw the sights!
Travel: Yellowstone National Park Read More »
