The making of a “simple” snapshot: a photo essay in four frames
// February 13th, 2008
Last night, as she tucked our son into bed, my lovely and talented wife came into the office in search of the camera. Our conversation went something like this:
Wife: “Where’s the camera? I need to take a picture of your son. How do you get this thing off the tripod?”
Me: “Wait a second. You’re going to need some light.”
Wife: “This is supposed to just be a quick snapshot.”
Me: “Do you want a blurry mess or do you want to be able to see what’s in the photo?” (Set flash to TTL BL, +1 EV, on-camera, oriented to bounce off ceiling and adjacent wall. Camera set to ISO 200, P mode, +0.7 EV)
Me: “Oops, you’re going to need some film.”
Wife: Grrr.
Me: “There you go.”
Wife: *Click!*
Me: “Hey, presto!”
Scene and composition: The Lovely and Talented Wife
Camera setup: Me
Posted 8 months ago
Haha, wonderful! :)
Posted 8 months ago
i think my wife and i have had the exact same conversation…i’m not sure, though. all i remember is her “grrr.”
awesome stuff, john =]
Posted 8 months ago
Well that was worth it. :)
On another note, I think the Curious George in the picture was recalled. I got one for my sister’s kid for Christmas, and found out it had a high lead content. :(
http://curiousgeorge.regcen2.com/default.asp
Posted 8 months ago
Thanks for the heads up Jamie. Certainly looks like the same one.
Posted 8 months ago
Nice! Great shot.
Posted 8 months ago
haha, sounds like my husband…though usually when I start with that he just hands the camera back to me and says “I have no idea what you are talking about…you do it.”
Posted 8 months ago
That’s why I have a point-and-shoot. Of course, my pictures don’t look as good as yours. But, to me, it’s more about just capturing the memory. At least that’s what I tell myself until I can afford a better camera.
Posted 8 months ago
I have that exact same Curious George! It came with a red fireman’s hat and a book!
Um. I mean. I’m a grownup and have no time for toys.
Posted 8 months ago
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Posted 8 months ago
Ha good one! My wife and I go through similar things, though I practically have to *beg* her to even touch my DSLR.
See, spouses *can* do photography together!
Posted 7 months ago
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Posted 4 months ago
Is it strange that I found those camera settings completely natural and something you would do within 5 seconds? (so actually making it quick).