Just a little something I spotted in the corner.

Manual: page 156 “Custom Settings b7: Fine Tune Optimal Exposure”

Inspiration: David Wittig

Above are wireless triggers, they allow a flash to be fired from across the room. A great way to move the flash off the camera. The question is, are they considered a new toy or a tool for our business? When you’re a photographer and love what you do, they are both.

Manual: page 155 “Custom Settings b6: Center-Weighted Area”

Inspiration: Stacey and Jason Thon of Staja Studios

I made a cup of tea to enjoy while editing a few photos from our latest wedding. I decide to use it as my photo for today.

Manual: page 155 “Custom Settings b5: Easy Exposure Compensation”

Inspiration: Laura Parker

Yes, I was playing with my food and lunch.

Manual: page 154 “Custom Settings b4: Steps for Exposure Comp and Fine Tuning”

Inspiration: Lori Nordstrom

Paper necklace made the women of Jinja, Uganda.

A friend of ours, that we met on a mission trip in Botswana, has a ministry called “God is Grace“. The ministry is to find women supporters in the US to sponsor a woman in Jinja, Uganda so that she can learn a trade and have the ability to feed her family.

The necklace above is an example of how the women of Jinja are learning to support their family. The necklaces are made of paper that has been tightly hand rolled to make the beads. The necklaces are then sealed to protect the paper from the elements. It is amazing the colors and styles that can be made from paper. If you would like to purchase one of these beautifully hand made necklaces that is truly a work of art, The Beautiful Life has teamed with God is Grace to sell them online.

The women also learn the skill of sewing and use cement bag to practice.

Manual: page 154 “Custom Settings b3: EV Steps for Exposure Control”

Inspiration: Pepper Nix