Filmology (Early Edition) Preset

There are days that just need a new preset. I love to create new ones that make me so happy to see the final results. Here is my version of a lifestyle film preset. Hope you like it!

Here is the straight out of camera shot and the Filmography Early Edition Preset: 

A Visit to Hemker Zoo

The kids and I headed out to Hemker's Zoo with a friend and her daughters. Mostly the kids actually looked at the animals and we walked around chatting. In spite of the conversation I did manage to shoot a few pics.

This guy would peak at me and then close his eyes as if to say, "don't bother me, I am busy".

The bird cage was the most interesting though. The girls fed the birds and they flocked in from all over the cage. It was crazy and cool!

All in all, a great, great time had by all!

Pretty Presets has a Great Giveaway!

Couldn't pass up entering this give away and just had to share it with you!
Canon Mark III Give Away!

What's Included:

• Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR Camera Kit with Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM AF Lens
• 24-105mm f/4L IS EF USM AF Lens
• E-77U 77mm Snap-On Lens Cap
• Lens Dust Cap E (Rear)
• EW-83H Lens Hood
• LP1219 Soft Lens Case
• LP-E6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1800mAh)
• LC-E6 Charger for LP-E6 Battery Pack
• AVC-DC400ST Stereo AV Cable
• Eyecup Eg
• R-F-3 Camera Cover
• IFC-200U USB Interface Cable - 6.9' (1.9 m)
• Wide Neck Strap EW-EOS5DMKIII
• EOS Digital Solution Disk
• Camera Instruction Book
• Software Instruction Book
• Pocket Guide
• Digital Learning Center Leaflet

Love, Love, Love Sun Flare Pics!

Up in Bayfield, WI there was a beautiful sunset that was magical to play with. Earlier this summer someone from the Central Minnesota Camera Club gave us the tips on how to make a sun flare on purpose. The tip worked perfectly! The first step is to bump up your fstop up as high as you can. On these shots I had it up to f/22. Then adjust the shutter so that it is still light enough to see your shot. When you are playing with a high fstop and the sun, you might need a few test shots to find the perfect shutter speed and then after that enjoy shooting from different perspectives to create many different looks. So fun!

A Great Day at the Cabin

Love the Sunset Hour

We are on our way home from the lake when the sun was going down...just right for a quick shoot to capture the warm glow.

Rachel's Senior Shoot Sneak Peeks - Cold Spring Area Photographer

Loved this senior shoot! Rachel is an amazing girl and I loved having this time with her!

Old Truck in a Parking Lot

Found this awesome old truck in a parking lot today while I was out shopping. I literally couldn't help but ask Will to pose for me.

Scenes from a Small Town Fair

My friends daughter played in the horse games at the Meeker County Fair this year. We got there in time to watch her work her way through the obstacle course. They had her doing things like getting off her horse and writing a note for mom, drinking quick before ending, jumping, weaving through cones, etc. She looked like she had fun too.

 I  made sure to capture my favorite shot of any fair we have ever gone too...the bench shot. I love love that my kids amuse me each time we go :). 

 Here they are at previous years.

We walked through the business buildings to see what things we could sign up for and then we hit up the rides. They aren't the largest rides in the world, but I think the kids still had fun!

 The boys even braved the tall one. Although while they were riding it, the boys didn't let it turn upside down in their seats...Maybe next year.

 My final pic was of this bench seat. I walked by it and it reminded me too much of the one I love of my kids so I asked them if I could take it of them. I love it!

Hanging Out