Christmastime is Here…
Merry Christmas from Ruby Spring Photography!!! The time has come yet again for reflection upon this past year as most of us are in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. As always, I find myself ever grateful for the continued support of loved ones and am ever humbled by such an outpouring of dedication and enthusiasm that Ruby Spring continues to have with each endeavor. I want to thank everyone that has supported us this year; whether by commissioning a painting, purchasing a work of art or print, or by booking a photo session with us! It is by supporting us through these outlets that we are able to work on projects such as the, “Absolutions,” undertaking that has been such a personal journey and has been the biggest work that myself and my crew has done to date! We have been fortunate to find ourselves working and doing something that we truly believe in. For this and so much more, we thank you!
I also want to thank my Affairs Czar, Jasmin, without her, I would not be able to do any of this!!! It is through her hard work behind the scenes that I am made free to do what I need to do as an artist and photographer.
A Few Tips for Better Holiday Pictures:
1. Whenever possible, try not to use the attached flash on your camera! Instead, try alternative lighting in order to produce better images. This might take some trial and error, but in the end, your pictures will be so much nicer and easier on the eyes! Don’t worry if you don’t have fancy umbrella lights; simply use as many lamps as you need to. Also, natural lighting is your friend, so use it if it’s available.
2. Take your time! This may not always be possible with kids, pets, and relatives that have been hitting the egg nog, but try to compose the image versus, “taking,” the shot!
3. Take several pictures. This way, you have a few to choose from versus being stuck with one or two.
4. Plan ahead! Charge/Purchase your batteries, clear or buy a new memory card.
5. The whole family is there and you want a family portrait, but don’t have a photographer or a tripod? No problem! You can create a platform by stacking boxes/books on a chair or table and setting your camera on top of it; just make sure that you have a flat and stable surface. Now simply set your timer, and have that designated, “runner,” go back and forth several times to reset the timer in order to take several images. Don’t forget your alternative light sources!!!
This has been a fantastic year for Ruby Spring Photography, and I am confident as we move into the next year, that things will only continue to grow and flourish from here. Here’s to 2011, have a wonderful time with your family and loved ones, and we will see you all in 2012!!! Merry Christmas!!!
~Patricia Jade
