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Black and white adds a dramatic effect to the photo.
Often in our busy and bustling lives, it's easy to lose the connection we once had with the planet. Peaceful places where one can connect with the earth, animals, and other humans are few and far between. One spot that is terrific for a fun-filled day is tucked in to a sweet spot in Stamford, Connecticut. Right in the middle of a fast paced city, Heckscher Farm provides a sanctuary for humans and animals alike. The farm is the perfect place to take your family to experience farm life at it's finest. Heckscher Farm is a small, working farm with the intention of teaching about how it's done.
With all the beautiful sights surrounding the area, it's a great place to visit when you're looking to grab your camera and unwind. Farms are home to lots of playful animals. There is never a dull moment and you are sure to capture some great shots. On a sunny day, the best time for photography would be early morning or late afternoon. In very sunny situations, a lens hood is a great piece of equipment to use when you'd like to keep unwanted light out and reduce flares. When you're shooting a specific subject, you can create plenty of different effects with the natural light. By shooting with the sun behind the subject, you can create a lovely golden glow that makes a dramatic photo. When you are shooting like this, you will want to keep your shutter speed quick and have a smaller aperture. Keep aware of the lighting, because when the sun goes behind a cloud, you will need to adjust your settings again.
When walking around the farm, you probably won't really want to be carrying around a lot of equipment. Any lens will work fine, but taking a lens such as the 17mm-200mm is great. With this lens, you are able to get very close, as well as very far back to capture a large scene.
Another important thing to remember is to keep that camera ready at all times! A moment you'd like to capture can occur at any time and it's important to be ready. You never know when a goat will be peering around the next corner, or when your child comes face to face with that wandering turkey!
Most importantly, don't stress over getting the perfect shot! A day of photography at the farm should be a stress reliever, and a place to connect.
For more information about animal photography, check out this article: Capturing your pet's personality.
All photography by Nicole Carpenter. Please do not redistribute without permission.
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