Five Things for Friday
1. On Saturday we rode our bikes down to the Farmer’s Market in town so I can get more practice shooting in manual mode in all different kinds of lighting scenarios. Shooting still food in a controlled environment now seems like a piece of cake! It’s so tricky adjusting all your settings on the fly, but when you finally get the shot right you feel like a genius. Shawn is much better at it than me, and he’s slowly teaching me the ropes. He’ll say, “Ok, go photograph those carrots that are in the full shade. Ok, now go shoot those flowers that are in the full sun. Ok, now try and get a picture of that waving flag. Don’t forget to adjust the shutter speed!” It’s like fire drills for photography, but it’s been really helpful. These carrots are one of my favorite shots from the morning. I don’t want to tell you how many pictures I had to take to get it right. Ahem…more than 20…ahem.
Shawn was slightly impressed with the composition of this picture with the old wagon wheel. Enjoy a good laugh as you picture me laying on my stomach, on the sidewalk, outside the farmers market taking this picture.
2. Have you ever played cornhole? We’re obsessed! Shawn built us a cornhole set that we had set up at our wedding reception. Which turned out to be the best idea ever because we still use that same set all. the. time. We love to get together with my sister Nicole and her husband Ken and play outside while listening to music. Sunday was the first day we’ve broken it out all year. Now it’s really starting to feel like summer!
3. Over the weekend we did an engagement shoot for one of the couples whose wedding we’re photographing and filming in August. Their family lives on this GORGEOUS ranch, and we got some really beautiful pictures. I think this one might be my favorite. You can see a few more of my favorites that I posted to our Acorn Films Facebook page.
4. We went on a fun date last week. I showered, did my hair, makeup, got dressed up all cute and everything! That’s a rarity. We got sushi then saw the Grand Budapest Hotel. Such a cute movie! We love Wes Anderson films.
5. Here’s a cute dog video for you to enjoy on this lovely Friday! One of my favorite things is watching the dogs roll around in the grass. We call it “rolley-rolley” and it makes me laugh every time. They had a pretty epic “rolley-rolley” session the other day on the front lawn. And please notice that Max is the only one who has to wear a leash outside. Little guy can’t be trusted yet. I’m sure he’d bolt across the street the first chance he got.
26 Comments on “Five Things for Friday”
That engagement photo turning out stunning! Great talent!
Those carrots… they look pretty stunning too.
Have a beautiful Monday Natalie!
These photos are truly beautiful, Natalie. I am speechless.
I LOVE those engagement photos you guys shot!! The light is SO gorgeous!
Natalie!!!! I’m so impressed!! I mean your food photography is AMAZING of course but shooting like…other stuff….now that’s impressive. You should see my pictures of anything but food. they look like a 5 year old took them on a point and shoot. I’m not even kidding. PS that ranch looks so beautiful let’s go retire there someday okay?
Love the dog vid, Natalie! There’s another funny one on Youtube showing a dog who’s not allowed on the bed … and what happens when the owner leaves the room! I’d leave a link here but I reckon that might get this comment banished to the spam folder! You can probably find it, though. Just type in ‘when the dog stays at home alone’ and I think you’ll find it. It’s hilarious!
Those carrots are so pretty, but that engagement shot – WOW! Everything about it is glorious. And I LOVE the (few) times when I get all dudded up for date night. It happens too infrequently but it’s always a treat! Enjoy your weekend, Natalie. :)
When I’m outside I tend to be too lazy to shoot in manual, but I should follow your lead and just practice more – farmer’s market is a great idea! Have a great weekend :)
Wow, that engagement shot is gorgeous! Seriously, I love everything about it. Love the shot of the carrots too. And yes to cornhole! Have a great weekend, Natalie :)
everything about this post simply made me smile :) happy weekend!
Those carrots have me lusting for carrot season, how beautiful they are!
First of all, I love that shot of the carrots! So beautiful. Photo fire drills = so much fun!
The carrot shot is a beauty but I really do love that wagon wheel shot. I can’t tell you how many times I have laid on the ground to get a cool shot. The engagement photo is stunning!
Wow! What a gorgeous engagement shot! That one needs to go up on their wall for sure! And how fun about the farmer’s market! I can’t wait until farmer’s market season here!
Your pics are amazing! Gosh I just love that engagement pic and the wheel pic. That’s a great idea to take the camera out and do those drills, lol. LOVE cornhole! It’s so much fun and the more I drink…the better I get at it. ;) Of course, I always love your dog videos. They are hilarious and so darn cute! TGIF!
Hi Natalie, your picture of the carrots, is really gorgeous, love how you made the background look so soft. The video of the dogs rolling is really cute. Happy week-end!
Shooting in manual is all about practice — and looks like you’re doing fabulously! The carrot shot is gorgeous . . . just love that sun! And wow, the engagement photo with the rolling hills . . . awesome. I checked out the full set on Facebook — so impressive! I love shooting portraits; don’t get to do that nearly enough. Have a wonderful weekend!
I am totally jealous of your farmers market! Soo wish I had one close by. Fresh produce in Wisconsin just isn’t cutting it for me anymore. LOL. I LOVE that picture of the carrots. — the lighting and the colors are fabulous! Have a wonderful weekend, Natalie! :)
Can’t wait till our farmers market opens. You’re doinga fabulous job with the pictures. You’re right it’s so hard to get all the kinks worked out. I love the enagement pic, oh the beautiful green hills. :)
btw, you have gorgeous skin :)
Super jealous about that farmer’s market!! I wish we had more of them by us. Love that wagon wheel shot! And what a beautiful engagement photo!
I wish we had a farmers market here! They are the best!
Almost as good as fun dates where we get to get all prettied up…that’s a rarity here too. It’s also a rarity that I even put pants other than pj pants on. But, that’s neither here nor there.
And, that engagement shoot is gorgeous! It reminds me of a shot that I got during me and the hubs’! Happy Friday girl!