Settings and camera mode aren't as important for taking this photo as getting really close to his fist to achieve the fun distortion.
- Grab your widest lens (smallest mm # on the lens). I used my Canon 17-40mm L.
- Shoot in whatever mode you like, even Auto will work for this!
- If you choose a wide aperture (small f/ number) his face will blur.
- If you choose a narrow aperture (large f/number) more of his face will be in focus.
- Have your Valentine outstretch his fist, a bit to the side so his face isn't blocked.
- Get as close to the fist as you can while still maintaining focus.
- Shoot.
- Shoot again, just in case!
A quick two cuts along his hand, the addition of a Tootsie Roll Lollipop and Valentine's Day cards are done! He loves them. I love them. And we're done!
I think he was pleased!
11 comments:
This is absolutely too cute for words! Brilliant idea! He is a lucky boy to have such a great mom!
SO AWESOME! Ella and Luke will LOVE this!
darling katrina! love that idea! i'm at the point where boyfriend/girlfriend gifts are being made (sigh). think we're making truffles. but maybe zo will be up for something like this!
Fabulous idea Katrina! Too bad Brevin isn't into that!
I so heart you!
They are super!
That is too cute!
So cute Katrina! I did the same thing for Lukey's birthday party last week. His theme was 'magic' and in the photo, he was wearing his little magician's hat. It actually made me think of Ian!
oh my gosh! if i totally steal your idea (and link to you of course!) would you mind??? I love this! :)
oh my goodness. this is so fun! wish i would have seen this before my little mini sessions with my kids!
Those are awesome!! You are creative, you should have shared earlier so that I could copy you! Thank you for sharing ahh man. I just realized that my youngest is in the 5th grade and is having her last Valentine Party this year..Hmmm might have to do it for my great neices.
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