More to a Silhouette than Exposure
Erika Thornes
There are a few key elements that create a successful silhouette. I’ll say it loud and proud. It is MORE than exposure. Yes, you meter for the sky, yes, that
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Erika is a San Diego based photographer with a lot of verve. As a photographer, her goal is to make images her clients will treasure; to still be hung on a family’s walls in 50 years as gifts and heirlooms. As a person, her goal to discover something new each day. Erika loves to share her knowledge, boundless energy, ideas and enthusiasm with her clients, her students and her peers. To learn more, visit Erika’s portfolio or blog.
Sony a6000 with Neewer Underwater Case
Erika Thornes
I use Sony a6000 as my primary underwater camera. It is 24.3MP so I can easily compose in editing. The kit lens is sharp and shoots wide. The Sony shoots
Document Everyday Life
Erika Thornes
Our lives sometimes surprise us. Sometimes, something happens in our lives that defines who we are. Some of those moments are planned, like a wedding. We spend time thinking about
Being Prepared Makes all the Difference
Erika Thornes
I love the Boy Scout motto of Be Prepared. As a photographer that often means carrying extra batteries, a spare camera, and an extra memory card. But also knowing the
Using your Children as Models
Erika Thornes
I often use my children as subjects before I have a big shoot scheduled. I will bring my children to the location, and have them help scout, pick angles and
2015 Holiday Gift Guide
Erika Thornes
A lot of us are just coming out of the fog of Christmas photography rush orders and holiday shipping deadlines for photo products. We finally have time to breathe, and
Christmas Bokeh and Compression
Erika Thornes
The other day, I was watching a family take photos in front of a Christmas tree. They were standing directly in front of it. I realized that with a bit
Photo of the Day- Merry Christmas
Erika Thornes
Category: Family Photograph: by Jeremie Damez Originally shared on the PhotoFocus Flickr Group To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please read this article.
Photo of the Day: Christmas Family Photo
Erika Thornes
Category: Family Photograph: Christmas Family Photo– Jeremy W Cox Setup: Composite shot with individual shots of figurines, head shots and background. Key light above subject slightly to the right (variable
Photo of the Day: First Spoonful
Erika Thornes
Category: Family Photograph: “First Spoonful” Tiffany Alfonso Tiffany shared with me that this was the first time her daughter had ever used a spoon at home. She had been in
Bounced Flash for Casual Shooting
Erika Thornes
I live in a cave. Not literally, but it sure feels like it. My house is so dark. Even with the windows wide open, on a bright sunny day, I
Photo of the Day: “Joy of Autumn”
Erika Thornes
Category: Family Photograph “Joy of Autumn” by Ben Grey originally shared in the Photofocus Flikr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please
Finding A Mentor
Erika Thornes
I am sitting here this morning, after waking up at 4:15 am to help a friend with a photography project on the beach, thinking about our friendship. We met a
Photo of the Day: “First Solid Food”
Erika Thornes
Category: Family Photograph “First Solid Food” by Jeremy VanderMeer originally shared in the Photofocus Flikr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please
Photo of the Day: “Britton Drum Pad”
Erika Thornes
Category: Family Photograph “Britton Drum Pad” by Jason Zollan originally shared in the Photofocus Flikr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please
Photo of the Day: “Wiggin'”
Erika Thornes
Category: Family. Photograph “Wiggin’ ” by M Graham, originally shared in the Photofocus Flikr community right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please read
Photo of the Day: My Daughter
Erika Thornes
Category: Family Photograph: My Daughter, by Valerie Kuepper Originally shared on the Photofocus Facebook community . To learn how your work can be featured on the site, please read this
Underwater Portraits with Directed Light
Erika Thornes
Underwater portraiture is a beautiful medium with many factors to consider that can’t be addressed within a single post, so we’ll start off here by focusing on one aspect: directing