I’m just a film girl… in a digital world
I believe learning DSLR photography does not have to be so difficult. I am here to help you learn to use your DSLR camera in simple steps, one blog post at a time. When I bought my first DSLR, it felt like there were such few resources for someone who didn’t have a digital background. I scoured the internet looking for help wherever I could. I’d string together bits of information together until I was able to get better and better at DSLR Photography. As a person with a photography background, this was very frustrating. If it was this tough for me, I could only image what it would be like for someone with no photography background. I am here to bring you all the tips and tricks I wish I had known 8 years ago, all in one place!
I bought my first DSLR camera in 2009 in preparation for my honeymoon. Having spent years as a hobbyist film photographer, I was certain a fancy, up to date DSLR would be piece of cake. Boy was I wrong! Once I realized how tricky mastering a DSLR was, I went back to three things I knew –
If you are struggling to achieve images on your DSLR that you are proud of, you are in the right place. I am here to give you all the tips and tricks I wish I had known 8 years ago when I started off with my first DSLR. Whether your DSLR is your first camera, or you are used to film, point & click … cell phone anyone?! I will help get answers to the problems you are having. Be sure to check in on the film girl digital world blog to see what’s new! Do you feel like you need personal assistance? Sign up for one of my critiques and get personalized feedback.
Hi everyone! It has been quiet here on the Film Girl in a Digital World blog. As a mom of two little ones, I've been busy running "Camp Mom" all summer. Any other moms feel the same way? I am so ready for school to start. I need a break for sure, but more than that, I...
I recently asked my Instagram & Facebook followers what photography questions they'd like answered. The overwhelming response was that moms need tips for photographing their kids! It seems like such a natural topic for me to write about, and of course, I never...
Reading the barrel of your lens Today I wanted to move away from camera settings and talk about the capabilities of your lens. Did you know the barrel of your lens gives you so much information? I'll touch upon the basics of what most lenses will tell you. There is a...
Welcome back everyone! I took a little break last week due to the holiday. Is it just me, or does a three day weekend really throw everything out of whack? The exposure triangle - Now that I've finished the series on the three basic camera settings, I want to bring it...
This is a three part series in which I’ll discuss the three basic camera settings, which together comprise your final exposure. Those settings are Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO. Without a solid understand of how these settings work, you will not be able to...
Friday Favorite - Black and White conversion #1 Hi there! This week I’m taking a little break from my three-part series on basic camera settings to bring you a Friday Favorite! I thought it might be fun to break things up here and there, and also introduce you to my...
This is a three part series in which I’ll discuss the three basic camera settings, which together comprise your final exposure. Those settings are Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO. Without a solid understand of how these settings work, you will not be able to...
Before diving into more complex subjects, I want to make sure to cover all the basics. This is a three part series in which I’ll discuss the three basic camera settings, which together comprise your final exposure. Those settings are Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO....