Category Archives: how to use camera

AUTO ISO: the mojo killer

If you’ve been following me for a while (or if you’ve attended one of my workshops or taken one of my classes), then you know that i utilize (or, used to utilize) a function of my camera called “AUTO ISO.” I began using this about two years ago, and when I first discovered it, I [...]

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thoughts on lomography from a self-admitted control freak

sooo…i ordered what appeared to be a supercool diana camera lomography lens and an adaptor to make it work on my nikon d3.  sooo excited to play with it and explore the world of lomography on my digital slr camera (i have had a holga and have loved playing with it, but i have never [...]

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To B.Y.O.C .or not to B.Y.O.C….

That is the question. If you are a photographer…..you know EXACTLY what I’m talking about.  That dilemma each of us faces as we dash out of the house to a birthday party or gathering of friends and kids.  Do we bring our camera or not?  Is it a B.Y.O.C. event?  Will the hostess be expecting [...]

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finding YOUR joy….

you have asked…..and here it is!  answer this question HONESTLY….how many photos of you are in your family albums?  how often do you look back at your family photos, only to see that you are not in one single image?  well….we’re gonna fix that!  no more will you be the absent parent behind the camera.  [...]

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overjoyed with {finding the joy}

we’re entering week four of finding the joy, and what an awesome experience this has been for me and for the lovely men and women joining me on this journey to better capture our children. i will be highlighting a few of our fab students each week until the course’s conclusion (in just 2.5 short [...]

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where, oh where, is willette?

hey gals (and guys)!  i am recovering from my super fun keepin’ it real workshop that i hosted last weekend to 13 AWESOME ladies here in beautiful, historic Downtown Norfolk.  We had a blast at the historic Taylor-Whittle home, a gorgeous 19th century architectural gem.  I had a wonderful time meeting all of the super [...]

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something new is cookin’ around here…

  be sure to sign up for more information.  click the link to the right to sign up for the “finding the joy” launch information for exclusive information and early bird discounts.  i cannot wait to help you “find the joy” and capture the most awesome photos and memories of your kiddos. you can find [...]

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HI from D.C. using HIGH ISO

the willettes took a MUCH needed mini-vaca this week up to Washington, D.C. to this cute little condo my mom owns in Dupont Circle.  It wasn’t the most relaxing trip (we have decided that traveling with our 3 month old JUST isn’t worth it), but we were able to escape the 23507 for a bit.  [...]

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lens focal length 101: what is in willette’s bag?

are you wondering what the right kind of lens for you is?  or what focal length would work best for the type of portraits you create?  I thought i would give you a little tour of my camera bag and give a few insights into why i use the lenses that i use. First of [...]

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want sharper photos?

I often get asked how i get such crisp photos, and if it is due to the camera i have or is it something i’m doing to create the crispness in the photos.  I thought i would show you how you, too, can achieve crisp images with your camera. to begin, these instructions are based [...]

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