3. CONTENTS
02 Past Photos
04 Flora & Fauna
06 Priority Modes
08 Color Study
10 Adobe Camera Raw & Lightroom
12 Portraits & Enhancements
14 Perspective of Twelve
16 Inspirational Typography
17 High Dynamic Range Imaging
18 Bannack, Montana
20 Artist’s Statement
Table of
9. MODES
Priority
This was an especially fun project that included blurred
motion, frozen motion, shallow depth of field and deep depth
of field.
Lost Girl (left) - This was shot in Bannack, Montana in an old
home. Once I figured out the correct settings and saw the
results, it was the only thing I wanted to do. Camera: Nikon
D5000. Settings: 26 mm, 6.0 sec (model exited after 3-4 sec),
f/25; ISO 125. Other: tripod.
Splash (top, right) - Splash was my experiment to freeze
motion with an elaborate set-up in my kitchen using halogen
lights, vellums, clamps, and a ladder. I used colored water and
a lot of duct tape. Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 40 mm; f/11;
1/640: ISO 500. Other: tripod, auxiliary lights and cable release.
Gunpoint (center, right) - Another Bannack experiment, these
photos demonstrate deep and shallow depths of field. I asked
our model, the Montana Mountain Man, to hold very still as I
changed my focus. Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 100 mm;
1/50 sec; f/5.6; ISO 160; Other: tripod.
In the Pocket (bottom, right) - This shot came from a series
that was my first attempt at blurred motion photography. This
is perhaps the only photo with any redeemable qualities. As I
continue to learn I will always remember the struggles of the
first attempt. Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 135 mm: 0.5 sec;
f/6.3; ISO 320. Other: tripod.
10.
11. COLOR
study
Aqua, Tiffany blue, turquoise, teal, and robin-egg blue are all from the same bluish green family
that makes up my favorite color.
The Ol’ Dodge (left) - Lyman, Idaho. My neighbors still use this old pick-up truck for farming.
I’ve always loved the color, and especially the contrast of colors in the deeper layers of paint.
Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 18 mm; f/10; 1/80 sec; ISO 200.
Pipe Dream (below, left) - With all the farmers in the area, irrigation supplies are in high demand.
This shot was taken at an irrigation supply store in Rexburg, Idaho. Camera: Nikon D5000.
Settings: 72 mm; f/14; 1/320 sec; ISO 3200.
Keepsakes (below, center) - Lyman, Idaho. These are the pearls my husband gave me for our
first Christmas together in 1998. The ceramic soap dish holding them was made by my husband
in elementary school in Kuna, Idaho, about 1967. Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 300 mm; f/5.6;
1/640 sec; ISO 3200.
Graffiti Train (below, right) - Rexburg, Idaho. Graffiti on trains is so interesting. I imagine there
must be a story behind every image. In this shot I altered the color of the sky to match my
favorite color of blue/green hues in the graffiti paintings. Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 18
mm; f/22; 1/1000 sec; ISO 2800.
12. Egin Lakes, Idaho
I wanted to bring the feeling of the beach and the ocean to my photos
for this assignment, so I drove to Egin Lakes, Idaho one afternoon
with a conch shell and a blue glass ball. Even though I have lived only
25 minutes away for 16 years, I had never been to Egin Lakes before.
It was absolutely stunning! I found myself scrambling to take photos
as quickly as I could; there were so many beautiful scenes – and the
sun was setting too quickly.
13. Concha Sea (left) - I used the gradient tool to bring color to the
sky. I increased the vibrance, temperature and contrast. Lastly
I added a slight vignette. Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 190
mm: f/5.6; 1/500; ISO 400. Other: tripod.
Blue Glass Ball (above) - I increased the clarity and vibrance,
and added a vignette. Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 220 mm;
f/32; 0.5 sec; ISO 100. Other: tripod.
Egin Lakes Dream (above, right) - I increased the vibrance,
temperature, then applied the adjustment brush to lighten the
shadows in the foreground and background. Camera: Nikon
D5000. Settings: 18 mm; f/8; 1/30 sec: ISO 200.
Dragonfly (right) - I increased the sharpness and vibrance, then
I added a vignette. Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 240 mm;
f/5.6; 1/500 sec; ISO 400. Other: tripod.
LIGHTROOM
Adobe Camera Raw &
14.
15. & Enhancements
PORTRAITSThis activity was particularly challenging for me because I get so nervous when I
do portraits. I do love enhancing portraits in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Used
together, there is really nothing that cannot be accomplished.
Macie (left) - My 9 month-old granddaughter came to visit with her parents for a family
portrait. She was very patient with me as we attempted many different shots and poses.
Mostly she loved to put everything in her mouth. Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 280
mm; f/5.6; 1/100; ISO 500. Other: tripod and white reflector.
Ain’t No Dentist ‘Round Here - This shot
was from our class field trip to Bannack,
Montana, The model perfectly portrays a
Montana mountain man of the old west.
Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 155 mm;
1/50 sec; f/5.6; ISO 160. Other: tripod and
silver reflector.
Brylie - My 6 year-old granddaughter,
Brylie, arrived just as I finished setting
up my new camera speed lights and
umbrellas. She’s always good for a smile
with Gramma. Camera: Nikon D5000.
Settings: 56 mm; 1/6 sec; f/5.6; ISO 160.
Other: tripod, speed lights.
The Other Bridget - A pretty model
from our Bannack, Montana fieldtrip
whose name was the same as mine. This
caused minor confusion with some of
my classmates. Camera: Nikon D5000.
Settings: 68 mm, 1/60 sec; f/6.3; ISO 125.
Other: tripod, gold reflector.
21. A photography trip anywhere is my kind of fun, and this excursion to Bannack was no exception. My only
disappointment was having to leave. Bannack, Montana is located just a few miles from Dillon, Montana. Bannack
is a state park, and has been kept well preserved with artifacts and buildings, and in our case, beautiful fall colors!
School’s Out (left) - I can almost see the children running inside, clamouring to their seats after recess on a
beautiful fall day. I imagine my great-grandparents must have attended a similar school as their families built
homesteads in new townships. Camera: Nikon D5000. Settings: 32 mm; 0.4 sec; f/20; ISO 125. Other: tripod.
BANNACK
Montana
These Walls - This shot was taken
in the stairway of the Bannack
Hotel. I imagine these walls would
have a lot to say if they could
speak. Camera: Nikon D5000.
Settings: 18 mm; 1/3 sec; f/20; ISO
125. Other: tripod.
Ghost Rider - My first success with
blurred motion photography; the
model patiently posed until each
of us got our best shot. Camera:
Nikon D5000. Settings: 18 mm; 6.0
sec (model exited after 3-4 sec);
f/14; ISO 320; Other: tripod.
Mason Temple and School - I fell
in love with the textures and colors
reflecting from this old building as
the sun tried its best to illuminate
from behind. Camera: Nikon
D5000. Settings: 18 mm; 1/3 sec;
f/22; ISO 160; Other: tripod.
McDonald’s Seal - These old jars
give the interior of this kitchen in
a Bannack home an authentic feel.
The natural light creates beautiful
texture definition. Camera: Nikon
D5000. Settings: 44 mm; 1/250
sec; f/5.6; ISO 800. Other: tripod.
22. My love for photography began when I was 12 years old. I had just
purchased my first camera, a Kodak Instamatic X-15, along with a roll of 24
exposure Kodak 200 film. Even then I could see a beauty and appreciation
for composition, lighting, and focus.
Todaymyphotographyskills continue to improve as I learn newtechniques
and explore new ideas. I love capturing nature, night painting, abstract,
old buildings and autos, and candid portraiture.
I love to travel with my camera. The most fulfilling excursions include
a little research before the trip to find out-of-the-way trails that lead to
hidden beaches and scenic vistas.
Equally enjoyable for me is the editing process. I love making a great
photo even better with the diverse tools in Photoshop and Lightroom.
Photography brings me inner peace and joy. It is my expression of love
and gratitude for God’s beautiful world.
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Artist’s
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