P52: Week 13/52- Macro, Flowers

Ahhh, the last week of shooting macro.  I had every intention of renting a macro lens and then life (and marathon training) got ahead of me and I ended up shooting with the 50mm this entire month.   I think this was a good exercise though and I think a macro lens will be the next addition (when funds permit) to my camera bag.  Thanks for joining me this month as I played with with seeing the world up close.


* Next up is Lanie Coulter. Lanie specializes in newborn, family, senior and wedding photography in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area.  Please click here to see her take on this week's theme

P52: Week 12/52- Macro, Bugs

Sigh... blur. Still shooting with the 50mm lens for lack of a macro.  Though I wished this was sharper, I am still charmed by the color and almost "paint-like" look to it.

* Next up is my dear friend and mentor,  Jen Dunham of Jen Dunham Photography. Jen specializes in creating artistic newborn portraits for her clients and is located in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Please click here to see her take on this week's theme.

P52: Week 11/52- Macro, Color

*Next up is Andrea Orozco of Drea Lyn Photography. Andrea is an on location, natural light photographer specializing in children, seniors and couples from the California Bay Area.
Please click here to see her take on this week's theme.

P52: Week 10/52- Macro, General

This week's theme focused on shooting macro, or close-up.  I was without a macro lens and at my husband's suggestion, tried using a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens with an extension tube.  It was difficult to say the least, the weight of the camera with the enormous lens made it impossible to hold it steady for a good shot!  So I went back to my tried and true 50mm f/1.4.  A friend of mine sent along some suggestions and helpful article about shooting macro. As this is the theme for the month, I thank you for joining me as I learn more about shooting up close :).

* Next up is Megan Lee of Amber Decadence Photography. Megan is a natural light, modern lifestyle and portrait photographer specializing in children and families. Amber Decadence Photography is based in Singapore.  Please click here to see her take on this week's theme.