A Year of Beauty- Photography Challenge- Year 2

[Samtian]

September/October is here so break time is over!

Time to start with some fundamentals. Photography has it's own set of "rules". Which of course are meant to be broken, but it's really helpful to know some basics. Starting with the rule of 3rds in composition. What you do is place your subject on one of the "imaginary" lines that cut a photo into thirds ( 9 sections). I do this rule often, but sometimes parents don't like it in their pictures and want the subjects centered. Included is images with the lines showing. Just basic set up so you can see it. One of the easiest ways to get something on one of the lines is to crop it down. When you crop an image you usually get the lines that show up, using those lines tells you where the "thirds" are, and just line your subject up with one of them. 

If you want to get really technical I encourage you to look up the Golden Ratio and learn about it. It has many names and it is way too mathematical for my brain to comprehend. To my knowledge I don't think I have ever taken a golden ratio image. I have golden triangle but not ratio. Check it out! photoworkout dot com/golden-ratio-photography/  

Hopefully you can see the lines...I should have thought it out and used a dark background. 

What a great first year we had!! Even if I dropped the ball sometimes! I decided to change things up this year with the themes. They will be a little more challenging this year.

2023-

April- DOF 2 images.

May- Flash/Artificial Light.

June- What you see vs. What I see

July- Break

August- Break

September/October- Rule of 3rds.

2022 challenges-

April- Lipstick

May- Eye Shadow

June- Primer/Foundation/Concealer/CC/BB

July- Highlighters

August- Brushes

September- Sheet Masks

October- Hair Care

November- Fragrance

December- Nail Polish

January- Blush/Bronzer

February- Candles/Wax Melts/ Diffusers

The challenge and "rules"-

1. Flat lays and staged photos only. I'll post examples below. But no faces or people allowed in your photos. (Though you can include photographs).

2. All photos you take must be your own. 

3. Post as many images as you want, you have a whole month to get creative with each theme. Post one, post everyday, doesn't matter.

4. Let's talk gear and products! Tell us about your image. List the products and colors, talk to us about your concept and how it came to be, taken with your phone or DSLR? 

Here are some helpful reads- digital-photography-school dot com/flat-lay-photography/  and digital-photography-school dot com/tips-for-getting-started-with-still-life-photography/

Here are some of my example images I've taken in the past-

Gucci Bloom Eau De Toilette 1 oz/ 30 mL 

Floral Street Sunflower Pop Eau De Parfum Travel Spray 0.34 oz/ 10 mL 

[itsfi]

Thank you @Saradestin for always being so kind! 🤗

[fatimamummy]

Beautiful photo @itsfi I like that you included notes as well.

[itsfi]

@fatimamummy, thank you. I think taking notes will be helpful for me, to refresh my memory on things when (or maybe if is a better word) I go back and study my photos. We shall see.

[Samtian]

@itsfi I love this so much and am glad you posted it here! I also love how you always include your notes in things!

[itsfi]

@Samtian, thank you for the encouragement (and for this thread). 🤗 The notes 📝 have / will  come in handy for me for keeping track of how changes to different things (ie lighting, equipment used) impact the look of a photo.  

[Titian06]

This is pretty, @itsfi !  I like the uncluttered look and the colors. 🥰

[itsfi]

Thank you so much @Titian06! 🥰 I’ve been working on spacing of items in my photos and it’s been interesting to see how it impacts the look of a shot. 

[missjeanie]

@Samtian That shot with the corset!!!  Drums up all the feels of old timey glam!

[Samtian]

@missjeanie 😄 thank you!!!

[sister13]

We recently moved my uncle out of his house into assisted living. His house was basically a time capsule. Here are some things from Great Aunt Louise’s bedroom. Beaded purse, vintage Coty Airspun compact and lipstick, along with some jewelry from her jewelry box. 💗💗

Note: Looks like BIC ruins the resolution unless you click on the pic. So annoying! 

 

 

[itsfi]

@sister13, I saw the photos in the thumbnail and was instantly drawn to them. Timeless and classic. Then I read your story about the various pieces and I just fell in love with the photos even more. Lovely. 😍

[sister13]

Thanks @itsfi ! I am obsessed with the old jewelry we found, along with some civil war and revolutionary war historical documents. There are a few old cosmetic type things I’ll share some pics one of these days when I get around to it. Really fascinating! 

[fatimamummy]

These are so pretty @sister13 , I love everything in gold packaging 

[sister13]

Thanks @fatimamummy ! Agreed, it’s so luxe! 

[missjeanie]

The vintage jewelry alongside... beautiful @sister13 !

[sister13]

Thanks @missjeanie , I have become a total sucker for vintage and antique jewelry now, haha.

[Mellmars1185]

@sister13 Beautiful photos

[sister13]

Thanks so much @Mellmars1185 ! 

[Saradestin]

Such amazing treasures @sister13 ! And gorgeous pictures 😍😍😍

[sister13]

Thanks @Saradestin! 

[kayli0801]

Wow so pretty 😍