Appleberry Photography _ Photographing Harvest Season

As the summer is dwindling down and fall is right around the corner, some photographers practice photographing the fruits of the harvest season. 

While waiting for the apple picking season to be in full swing, some photographers set the stage or go to the grocery store and practice capturing the fruit. 

Mindful that the lighting will be different if you are for example, in a store photographing apples.  The florescent lighting will cast a bluish white lighting on the fruit or flowers. Knowing that, you can adjust your lens accordingly.

Actually, I love some of the fruit photos I've taken in the supermarket. 

Here is one taken at the local market. 

Often you need to rearrange the fruit a bit to get a natural balanced photo. 

Are you excited about the fall season? 

Do you have any plans for photographing Autumn?

Here is Michigan usually the third week of October is the peak of the color of the leaves and we plan to be outdoors at the cider mills, apple orchards, farmlands all leading to Halloween!

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Close up photograhy-Flowers

Flowers are a fantastic way to photograph summer! 

Though this type of photography does have it's challenges, particularly on windy, too sunny or too overcast. 

The condition of the flowers are important as well.  How often we have taken a photo and have seen dead or dying petals or unwanted spots on the otherwise gorgeous plant! 

Here is an excellent article on photographing flowers!

Photographing flowers!!!!! 

This article is from Exposure Guide, who are considered photography experts!

Here is an example of a photograph taken by our Appleberry Photography photographers. 

We were very fortunate that there was no breeze, insects, damaged petals, or any  other distractions that could have ruined this photograph. 

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Beauty is all around us.

For those of us who wait for each season to take photos, and for the most opportune weather, the wait, at least here in Michigan can be exhausting. 

So that's when a photographer needs to be creative.  

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Here is one I took at Kroger this past Saturday!  

Again, beauty surrounds us!   

Ellen Stanton

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How to Photograph Animals!

I have two young cats and know first hand how difficult it is to photograph cats!

Here is an article by David Peterson about photographing cats!!!  

How To Photograph Your Cat

by David Peterson

Have you wanted to get a good picture of fluffy but don’t know where to start? Cats are a notoriously skittish subject. They can be a real challenge to pose. But with enough time, patience, and creativity, you can create some very interesting cat photos without purchasing any more equipment than what you already have in your home. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how.

There is one mistake almost everyone makes when taking pictures of their cat. They do it indoors. Because there isn’t enough light inside, they start to use flash to compensate for it. That’s where everything takes a turn for the worse. Cats have a reflective layer of tissue on the back of their eyes, and when you shine a flash on it, you get an effect that’s worse than red eye. Plus, it startles the cat, and it won’t be long before you can’t get fluffy to keep her eyes open in front of the camera.

Always shoot pets outdoors during the early morning or late afternoon hours

That’s when the light is the best. You also don’t have to bother with using a flash. Most professional pet photographers take the cat out to the backyard so there’s a lowered chance of escape. That’s where they setup shop, bringing in backdrops, toys, and other accessories to help with the shoot.
The above photo was probably taken outside with a simple white backdrop and a non-reflective white surface for the cat to stand on. You can’t see everything in the yard because it was cropped out of the shot. If you want, you can also setup an indoor studio with lights on both sides and some kind of light diffusing material. This will create an effect that’s similar to photographing your cat outdoors.
The backdrop is a critical element. It needs to compliment the colors already present in your cat. If it distracts in any way, don’t use it. That’s part of the reason you’re taking pictures outside instead of inside. There tends to be less messy dishes and things lying around in the backyard. It’s a cleaner place. For example, in the below image the green grass doesn't distract from the cute kitten.

Get on eye-level with your cat

Avoid shooting from above as it makes your cat look like a bug about to get squashed. There’s something so much more human about getting up close and on the same level as your cat. It’s exactly what you should do when photographing babies and young children. You have to get into their little world and show things from their perspective.

If you think you’re already zoomed in enough, zoom in some more. Most amateur pet photographs are taken from too far away. By zooming in, you get your cat to fill the frame, making the photo much more visually interesting. It’s also a good idea to incorporate people into your shots. When it’s you and your cat, you can zoom out a little more to fit the two of you in the shot. Common sense, I know, but it’s worth mentioning.

Have someone handle your cat

I’ve found this to be a huge help. Like I said, cats are skittish. They don’t know what your camera does, and they aren’t thinking to look straight into it. You need to finesse them, but your hands are tied up in taking the pictures. A cat handler makes your life so much easier.
It’s a good idea to have a bunch of toys lying around to get your cat excited. You can have your cat handler do all the playing while you snap the photos. As a last resort, you can bring out the kitty treats. Do this with some degree of modesty, and you’ll keep your cat excited long enough to get the shot.

Know when to quit too

Cats aren’t the most cooperative subjects, that’s for sure, but you don’t want to force something that’s just not happening. As soon as your cat starts losing interest in the toys and the treats, call off the shoot. Tomorrow is another day, after all, and if you keep doing this long enough, you’re bound to capture something interesting.

It’s all about persistence.

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Spring Photography

Springtime, at least here in Michigan, is so unpredictable.

One day the Cherry and Apple trees are in full blossom saying in the gentle breeze, the next day we could have snow!   Some days the temperature soars to the 80s and the following day we can have dangerous thunder storms.

On the days that we as photographers who enjoy filming outdoors, are unable to do so, there is always beauty to capture all around us.

Here are some examples!

Both these photographs were taken at a grocery store on rainy spring day last week. 

This photograph of my young cat, Annie, was taken on a stormy spring day!

Beauty is all around us! 

Ellen Stanton
Appleberry Photography
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Spring Photography

The days are getting longer, the light outdoors is getting stronger, and the flowers and trees are starting to bloom.

Now is the time to get out and capture the beauty of God's world!

Here is a wonderful article on 25 Tips for Beginners photographing flowers!  

25 Tips for Photographing Flowers

Happy Photographing!

Enjoy the Springtime weather!

Appleberry Photography
Ellen

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Ellen

Appleberry Photography-How to Photograph Flowers!

With Memorial Day just around the corner, and flowers now being planted, it's a great time to learn how to take photographs of flowers!

Here is an excellent video by Graham Houghton on photographing flowers! 

How to Photograph Flowers!

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Great Tips for Photographing in the Rain

Appleberry Photography doesn't often photograph in the rain!  However, we just might change our minds when we've seen some stunning photographs that have been taken on what we've considered less than ideal days to be outdoors! 

Here is an excellent video on tips for photographing in the rain!

Photographing in the Rain

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Appleberry Photography is proud to announce that we have joined Fine Art America!

We are honored to be among such awesome talent!

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We will be updating that site often!

Thank you for your encouragement and support! 

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We will announce the opening of our gallery soon!

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