.....WOW!!!!
This was the defining moment for me. We shot the whole day in manuel after 2 hours of instruction. There are a lot of things to consider with each shot and my first attempt at this beautiful blue sky came out completely blown out. White....pure white. But Lisa was standing beside me and showed me her version of the sky and it was blue. My shutter speed was at about 1/160 of a second (too slow) so there was way too much light...thus...blown-out. Lisa said "try 1/3200" which I did and this is the result. Quelle difference!!!!
That was my biggest a-ha moment. ( I heart Lisa.)
We had some amazing models that day.
I'm hooked, smitten and want to sleep with my camera now. And I'm doing some pretty heavy flirting with Photoshop too. (Lightroom and I have been tight for months now.)
Thanks Lisa, Marla, Darling Dita and all you amazing gals who made this week-end such a blast!
Can't wait for Part 2!
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
36 comments:
I love the B&W shot and the first one of the little girl. they are beautiful.
Those are amazing. What a great workshop and you are a fast learner.
Take care. xxx
Great Photos, I really LOVE that first one with the feet! SOunds like you ladies had a Awesome weekend!
Wanda, these are some great, great images. And, I have the same problem....doing way too much flirting with Photoshop right now ;-)
Look forward to seeing you at the reunion!!
I have to admit... I bumped a few of Lisa's links to get to yours this morning. ;-)
These photos look amazing! I'm so happy you were able to attend and had that "a-ha" moment. I still have them on a daily basis with my camera. From the look of these, you will need to have a serious talk with your hubby to tell him about your new love... :-)
Maybe next time we will finally get to meet!
Hugs...
Grace
Great pics Wanda! Love the ones of the bride and groom. Yes, PS and I are getting very close...I think LR is pretty jealous right now! So glad to have met you~
I love your photos. I love the angles, the composition and your processing. I wish I was there with you ladies. I am so glad to read about your wonderful experience.
It is pretty wonderful when you have that 'a-ha' moment isn't it?! LOVE all of these Wanda, they are stunning. Beautifully composed and I love your processing. The subjects are gorgeous too of course!!!
Have a great rest of your week!
xo
Great job, Wanda!
Beautiful shots Wanda, wish I could have made the workshop :(
Gorgeous pictues, Wanda!! I had so many A-Ha moments, but this one definitely made the list! It's amazing how a few clicks of the dial can make the difference between a good picture and a GREAT one! It was so nice meeting you! I'm sure we'll meet again down the road :)
wow what great photos. i love the first one of the feet. it sounds like you all had a wonderful time.
Absolutley amazing Wanda! What a great experience! These pictures on an angle are beautiful! You are such a super photographer! I gave you an award! Come and get it! :)
Mama Hen
It sounds like you had a great time. That was wonderful you got to travel down for this fun-filled weekend of learning and laughter.
Great job!
Blessings~
Lisa
I LOVE all these! GREAT work! Thanks for sharing the tip about the sky blowing out - I never understood how all that works! I'm so glad you had a great time, I sure hope there is another weekend like this someday!
Wanda, you are the sweetest most beautiful girl. Really. Just pure loveliness! Now, of course I knew that from the moment I first visited this blog, but meeting you in person I was able to see it even more clearly.
You did a wonderful job and you learned so much. You are outstanding. Wishing you all the best as you go about your photography journey.
Love. Love. LOVE you : )
Gorgeous, gorgeous pics, Wanda!! I so enjoyed meeting you, like so many have said, you are as precious in person as you appear on your blog. Can't wait to see you again!
wanda, so good to meet you on Sunday. I love your shots...but, the Moravian Church is my favorite! it is a cornerstone of our little town, and the second you get to Main Street, its the first thing you see. I absolutely love the angle, the colors, everything!
Oh...your photos are amazing!!! Soooo happy you had a wonderful time! I am learning that a good camera means nothing if you don't know how to program it. It's crazy how a simple setting can change the sky to blue! :)
I look forward to more gorgeous photography!!!
Love and blessings,
Robin
Hi Wanda!! I am so glad that you were able to make the trip.....It just would not have been the same without you!!! Your pictures are FABULOUS....and you don't know how thrilling it was too see you and the other ladies having those "ah ha" moments. SO gratifying!!
There will definitely be a part two......or maybe just a fun girls weekend!! NYC or bust:)
Thank you for that special handmade gift. It is so beautiful and knowing that it was made by you just touches my heart. You are truly one of a kind.
xoxo,
Lisa
What a wondrous weekend of fellowship, learning, celebrating and just fun!
Your photos are amazing and I loved hearing the story behind the steeple & sky! I've always admired your photography, so now I will have more love on!
You absolutely deserved this weekend ~ I'm tickled for ya!!
How fun! Beautiful shots!
I'm in tears wishing I'd been there to learn it all. I don't know about lightroom but want to find out..
Beautiful photos. Can't wait to see more.
Thanks for commenting on my dress form today.
These are gorgeous! (And I am totally green with envy. I wish things had worked out so that I could visit. Ugh.)
I just love these pictures Wanda! Stopped by to say hi! I hope you are having a great week!
Mama Hen
Wanda...these are gorgeous!! Isn't manual fun!!
It was so nice to finally meet you!! I had the best time. These photos are STUNNING!!
These are wonderful pics, Wanda! I esp. love the one of the first little girl (directly after the sky picture); there's something about the angle and the girl's expression that caught my eye. :)
And hey, you got to meet Becky at the workshop. :) I heart Becky, even though we've never met. Isn't she one of the nicest people ever?
Those are beautiful photos! I wish my photos can turn out half as good as yours! Glad you had a great time. It's nice just going out with girls. :D
These are GORGEOUS Wanda! Simply amazing!
You are so talented! Beautiful photos (notice I didn't say "snapshots" ;-).
Nice to see your beautiful daughters. Milana is growing up so fast! Wasn't it just last week you brought her home?
Thanks for the comment on my blog. Someday, I would love to make it to your area and visit!
Wanda, I've been catching up. The girls are stunning and lovely to look at (just like their mama).
I'm so glad to see your pictures from the workshop, amazing stuff. I wish I wasn't so camera depleted.
I also love the beautiful painted boxes you made, amazing!!!!!
I love the city trimmed your trees for you - don't you love it when you don't have to fight city hall?
Keep the pictures coming.
Love Valerie
Wow c'est très beau !! J'aimerais bien faire de la photo !! C'est dans mes plans prochainement ! Dis moi, comment tu fais pour donner cet effet aux photos ? Un filtre photoshop ?
Bisous
Bientôt un an de gotcha day !! :)
xxx
Manon et Dali
The photos are amazing!
Sounds like all of you had such a great time ~ I'm so envious :) If only I were in your league, I'd love to have joined all of you.
The box you painted for Lisa is so absolutely beautiful! Your talents are endless.
Have a great week~
Jo
Good GAWD, how could I have missed this POST? Where have I been (where haven't I been...I'll tell ya...HERE!)
These are really fantastic...but I must say, they make me a little sad..sad that we aren't there still and propped up on our beds chattin' sleepover style!
Miss you lots,
Dita Darling
Wanda,
Can't believe you were in Bethlehem. My in-laws live in Allentown. Wish I'd known, haven't been keeping up with blogs or blogging lately.
You just missed MusicFest, although i am sure you saw signs for it.
Recently, I took some photos of my daughter, and noticed more than a slight resemblance to Dahlia, maybe just an expression or a certain sideways glance, but I definitely noticed it. will have to find those photos.
Glad you enjoyed your trip to PA!
June
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