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Mamarazzis! Camera/DSLR Group

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Oh and on FB this is me - https://www.facebook.com/KittyVentura?ref=tn_tnmn xx
 
Okay I'm about to ask the stupidest question ever, try not to make fun of me too bad :haha:

Does a higher file/image size mean a better/higher quality picture? For example I currently have my camera set to take 2048x1536 images which is 3 megapixels it says, but it goes all the way up to 4288x3216 (14 megapixels). However those huge ones are like 3 MB + on my computer which is huge and I don't want them taking up a ton of file space. I've tried resizing it on my computer but it seems to make the pictures worse when you zoom in. Should I take the largest size picture and then resize it with that picmonkey photo editor which makes the size less than 1MB but doesn't seem to affect the quality.

Ugh I'm so useless at this whole thing.
 
Heres my latest pics :)
https://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/jadelw1991/IMG_1409_zps9b3000ad.jpghttps://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/jadelw1991/IMG_1473_zps1e7df100.jpg

Purely to show her chubbyness
https://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/jadelw1991/IMG_1464_zps8d2d6c86.jpg

And heres the other princess :P
https://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o777/jadelw1991/IMG_1291_zpsc611b88e.jpg
 
theraphosidae said:
Okay I'm about to ask the stupidest question ever, try not to make fun of me too bad :haha:

Does a higher file/image size mean a better/higher quality picture? For example I currently have my camera set to take 2048x1536 images which is 3 megapixels it says, but it goes all the way up to 4288x3216 (14 megapixels). However those huge ones are like 3 MB + on my computer which is huge and I don't want them taking up a ton of file space. I've tried resizing it on my computer but it seems to make the pictures worse when you zoom in. Should I take the largest size picture and then resize it with that picmonkey photo editor which makes the size less than 1MB but doesn't seem to affect the quality.

Ugh I'm so useless at this whole thing.
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Bigger image size usually means bigger image, which is really only important if you're planning on doing large prints :flower:
 
I FINALLY took a good picture without using flash! Usually they're too dark and if they're not too dark, they're blurry. I still had to lighten it a bit in editing, but it's a significant improvement over my other non-flash pictures. I definitely like not using the flash, I just have to get the hang of not making them blurry.

https://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab171/CassMack/DSCF1841_zps854d59ce.jpg
 
Cass, he has the most beautiful eyes on a boy that I've ever seen!!

Has anyone been working on their Valentine's day theme shoot? To be honest I haven't. BUT I'm getting together with my best friend next week and think we're gonna work something out.
 
I hope we can do more than one photo! I think OH was screwing around with my settings on the camera because unless I somehow got worse, I didn't get many pictures I was happy with. I'm going to do another photoshoot on Tuesday or Friday when OH is home and see if I get better results but I will submit the pictures I liked!

https://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab171/CassMack/DSCF1990_zps1bbdf73f.jpg

https://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab171/CassMack/DSCF1992_zps495d44ce.jpg

https://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab171/CassMack/DSCF1998_zpsa18b7cc3.jpg

This one isn't the best in terms of quality, but it's my favourite. He's just so friggin' cute!!

https://i861.photobucket.com/albums/ab171/CassMack/DSCF2029_zpsce9a9f1e.jpg
 
theraphosidae said:
I hope we can do more than one photo! I think OH was screwing around with my settings on the camera because unless I somehow got worse, I didn't get many pictures I was happy with. I'm going to do another photoshoot on Tuesday or Friday when OH is home and see if I get better results but I will submit the pictures I liked!



This one isn't the best in terms of quality, but it's my favourite. He's just so friggin' cute!!
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Oh my gosh, those are great! Especially the second one. Awesome job! I really need to get on this challenge, haha
 
Those photos are too sweet :)

Love the one with the tie <3
 
Hi ladies,

I have been stalking your thread and admiring your photos for some time. I am really keen to get a "decent" camera. I have always been terrible at taking photos but am willing to consider booking a couple of hours on a lesson to learn the basics.

Please can you tell me what kind of camera would be good to start with?

I will mainly be taking photos of my children but I would like to take scenery shots and animal shots.

I don't want to do this professionally but just be able to take photos that look good. I love you photos that are sharp but blurry in the background...that looks lovely.

It was my birthday today (the big THREE O!!) and I asked for money. So I have a budget of about £250-300. I could put more towards that but I don't want to really.

I don't want lots of lenses...that would confuse me! I would like one decent one that will fit most of my requirements.

I hope you can help and thank you for reading :flower:

ETA...would it be worth looking at a second hand camera? I may get more for my money that way?
 
I wish I could help Poppy.. but I have no actual idea.. Bought my camera ages ago.. :flower:

Here's a valentines test shot.. I was trying to see how the lighting would be in this room.. But I ended up liking this shot :haha: (it's a bit blurry as she was.. throwing a fit..)
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/734128_526181344070753_212406827_n.jpg
 
ZombieQueen said:
I wish I could help Poppy.. but I have no actual idea.. Bought my camera ages ago.. :flower:

Here's a valentines test shot.. I was trying to see how the lighting would be in this room.. But I ended up liking this shot :haha: (it's a bit blurry as she was.. throwing a fit..)
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/734128_526181344070753_212406827_n.jpg
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Thanks for replying :flower:

I have done some more research since posting and have realised that I will need to buy second hand to get what I want.

Thanks again.xx

ETA...great photo by the way! I love her facial expression!
 
I've bought a Canon 350d slr so hopefully I'll be reporting back soon with some photos to share :thumbup: It's only an entry level dslr but should be great for me to start with :happydance:
 
Poppy7 said:
I've bought a Canon 350d slr so hopefully I'll be reporting back soon with some photos to share :thumbp: It's only an entry level dslr but should be great for me to start with :happydance:
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Sounds great, Poppy. Can't wait to see some pics.
 
I'm back with my first set of photos. I will warn you all, I am a total amateur! I really need to go on a taster course or something to get the most out of my camera!

Here are a few of the better shots I took...
 

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I don't know how to attach the photos so they are bigger iykwim?

We had a baking day today hence my chocolate covered 3 year old! My little girl is naturally photogenic. I think it's because she doesn't pose for the camera. I loved taking a close up of our hamster!

I've attached one more just because it's so cute! It's not a great shot quality wise but it makes my heart melt.

Any feedback would be most welcomed! Thanks ladies.xx
 

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Great pics, Poppy. Love the one of them kissing. :cloud9:

As for attaching bigger pics: I upload mine to Photobucket and then paste the image link on here. :winkwink:

I am not exactly a pro myself :blush:, but I think you need to just get out and have fun with your camera and see what works for you and what doesn't. I like cropping my pics a little to make my subject stands out a bit more. And try to keep an eye on what you want to focus on. Like the cupcake one: It seems to focus on the paper casing of the front cupcake. It might be an even better shot if the focus was on the actual cake/icing part of that cupcake.

Just my thoughts, but I am sure there will be some more qualified/experienced ladies replying to you shortly.
 
Piperette said:
Great pics, Poppy. Love the one of them kissing. :cloud9:

As for attaching bigger pics: I upload mine to Photobucket and then paste the image link on here. :winkwink:

I am not exactly a pro myself :blush:, but I think you need to just get out and have fun with your camera and see what works for you and what doesn't. I like cropping my pics a little to make my subject stands out a bit more. And try to keep an eye on what you want to focus on. Like the cupcake one: It seems to focus on the paper casing of the front cupcake. It might be an even better shot if the focus was on the actual cake/icing part of that cupcake.

Just my thoughts, but I am sure there will be some more qualified/experienced ladies replying to you shortly.
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Thanks Pip!!! You have made some really valid points about things I didn't notice until you said. For example, your comment about the cupcakes...that totally makes sense! Thank you so much.

I am really enjoying using the camera. It feels so professional even if I am useless with it at the moment!

Thank you so much :hugs:

Prepare to be bombarded with photos....my OH said its like having the paparazzi living with him :haha:
 
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