Photography 101 with Caitlin Domanico

Welcome back to our series on *EDITING*. All mini-tutorials are for using Google's program, Picasa.

Today we will be discussing fill Light.

Sometimes you take the perfect picture, upload it onto your computer, and realize, "it's just a little too dark". Here's where fill light comes in. Load your photo into Picasa. Click fill light. Adjust the slider until you get the desired level.




I guarantee this one will keep you occupied!

Topic next Thursday: converting to black and white

Until then, happy shooting!

Photography 101 with Caitlin Domanico

"OMG I love your pictures, what kind of camera do you use?"
Part Three
Are you ready for the latest installment of "OMG I LOVE YOUR PICTURES"?

I really feel that this is one of the most important tips, but it is very intimidating for people to begin to use. Would I make you do anything TOO hard? No! Just relax and read on.

Soak up natural light when it's available.

Turn off your flash.

I know, it's hard to do, but do it. If lighting is low, then use your arms as a tripod and prop your camera on a steady
surface. No surface available? Draw your arms in tightly, hold your breath, and take the photo. If you are using an SLR and know a bit more about the technical
end, boost your ISO, widen your aperature and/or adjust your shutter speed. There is nothing like a beautiful portrait lit by a window. Skin tones are more natural,
colors are more true, and there are no harsh shadows and flash spots.

Check out these examples:

Flash~ could have been so much better! (or will require much more editing)





No Flash~ sigh...so pretty!





Have you mastered all of these techniques and still want more from your photography? Stay tuned for next Thursday's topic- editing software for all budgets.

Until then, happy shooting!






Have questions, or want to book a session? Head over to www.caitlindomanico.com!

Photography 101 with Caitlin Domanico

"OMG I love your pictures, what kind of camera do you use?"
Part Two


No matter if you use film or digital, point and shoot or an SLR, here is another easy tip that will make your photography pop.

Shoot, shoot, shoot, repeat, repeat, repeat. Let your finger "dance" on the shutter release button. Photography should be fun, relaxing and exciting.
Too much thought and too much technicality can put a damper on your hobby if you don't enjoy the ride. In the year 2009 many of us are shooting only in digital
format which allows us to upload the pictures on our computers and delete all the "bad" ones. You don't have to settle for "okay" shots.

To Mike, Lilly, and my defense....this was at the end of a two hour session in the sun! :)














::cue the music and applause::



Yahoo!!


Check in every Thursday for Photography 101 with Caitlin Domanico!

Until then, happy shooting!

Photography 101 with Caitlin Domanico

We are so excited to welcome Chester County Moms, newest contributor, Caitlin Domanico. As an on-location natural light photographer. Caitlin, specializes in "capturing the art of daily living". She will be contributing a Photography 101 post weekly. Learn more about Caitlin and view her work at www.caitlindomanico.com.


"OMG I love your pictures, what kind of camera do you use?"
Part One

No matter if you use film or digital, a point & shoot or an SLR, here is an easy tip that will make your photography POP!

Change your angle.

Photograph a pet from floor level.


Photograph babies and children at eye level.


Shoot something from above.


Play, have fun...the possibilities are endless! Check in every Thursday for Photography 101 with Caitlin Domanico!

Until then, happy shooting!