Prom Night 2015

I was asked to take some pictures of my dear friend, let's call her AB, for the prom night. I was thrilled to do it. I've known her since she was six. I knew she'd look lovely but,I wasn't quite ready for the realization that she will only live next to me for one more year then off to college. It all goes so fast. Luckily, we all record so much of our lives in pictures and videos these days. Unluckily, because it feels so common place we rarely create anything tangible with those memories because we feel that our phones and computers and facebook and instagram will ALWAYS be there. Let me tell you, we felt the exact same way about VHS and cassette tapes. My advice, record away, but create lasting memories for the next generation (or two)from the really great shots. 

Don't deprive your grandchildren the joy of stumbling upon a picture of their mom at 16 going to her prom and getting to poke fun at her hair style only to realize, when it's fashionable again in a few years, that she was ahead of her time and timeless. Not to mention, she was and is beautiful.

 So, create a timeless treasure with your hourly instagram updates!

 (c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent, 2015.

 (c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent, 2015.

 (c)all photos are copyrighted and the property of Heather Liebler Photography all rights are reserved unless given written consent, 2015.

Fun Photo Shoot in the Summer

SUMMER PHOTO TIP #1:
Fun photo shoot to try now that it's getting warm and pools will be open soon. Use a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion. The faster your subject is moving (aka the water and swimmer) the faster your shutter speed will need to be. If it's not moving very fast, you don't need a super fast shutter speed, just a medium speed around 1/250 sec. The kids love it and it'a great way to practice without having your "models" asking you to hurry up!!! These were shot at 1/4000 of a sec. not because she's at warp speed but because it was SO SUNNY that I needed very little time to to get a good exposure. 
Happy Shooting!

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