I can’t believe that October is almost over! Anyone else feel like it was just the first week of fall?
The last couple of prompts in the October were definitely more difficult for me. Or maybe it was just the bokeh shot that through me for a loop…
Day 22: Bokeh
Creating a bokeh effect was the most difficult photo I’ve attempted to date. I still don’t think I quite got it, but my patience was waning. This is definitely a skill I’d love to master in the future!
Day 23: Dark
I took this photograph in Charlottesville at Jefferson Vineyards. After a tasting, we sat on the lawn and enjoyed a bottle of wine and the sunset. It was so peaceful and serene.
Day 24: Black and White
Because y’all know I can’t go a week or so without sneaking a dog photo onto the blog, Jetta was my model. With her jet black hair and white muzzle, she was the perfect subject for a black and white.
Day 25: Bright
I’ve been a bit disappointed at the lack of changing leaves on our tree-lined street. (Why is our block randomly so green?!) So when I drove through the Fan area of Richmond and came across some gorgeous orange and yellow leaves I had to snap a photo.
Day 26: Old
The Sir Christopher Wren Building at the College of William and Mary is one of the oldest buildings in the country and also happens to be where Aaron and I got married! I can’t express how much I love this old building.
*Day 27: New
This mural is fairly new to the Canal Walk of Richmond and was painted by various artists last spring. I never tire of walking by these and discovering little details I had previously missed.
Day 28: Hard
A friend of mine actually snapped these for me, but they are so fitting for the prompt. Taking photos with my husband is nearly impossible. We’re forever laughing at each other, and we always end up with a goofy series like the ones below. One acceptable photo out of five is pretty spot on.
What do you find to be the most difficult part of photography? Do you have any bokeh tips for a newbie?
*Edited to add day 27. Somehow I skipped over it! Oops. 🙂
Think my favorite pic is the one of the adorable pup!
Xo, Rachel
Glitzy Blues
Thank you, Rachel. 🙂
Oh my gosh, those photos are awesome! I love day 25! Those leaves are gorgeous!! Isn’t the fan AMAZING this time of year?!
Thanks, Liz! The fan is so beautiful right now!
I love how your bokeh picture turned out! I really want to practice it with some lights (hopefully during the holidays).
Thanks, Lauren! I’m definitely going to keep working on it. It’s so tricky!
These are great photos, I love the ‘bright’ one. I can’t believe October is almost over either, it definitely flew by!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Thank you, Yi-chia. I think the bright one is my favorite as well…or the B&W. 🙂
haha the last few photos are so cute! Taking photos of a couple (whether it be friends or those in a relationship) is always frustrating since one person is always talking or blinking!
YES. We go through it all the time. I don’t know why it’s so impossible for us to just stand there for a moment and smile!
Oh, my fave this week is the doggie photo. Even though you had trouble with the bokeh, it looks like you kind of got the bokeh effect on the floor of the doggie photo.
I didn’t even notice that! I’m going to keep working on it! 🙂
your pup is adorable and i love that scarf!
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Thank you, Amy! 🙂
Gorgeous photos!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Thanks, Kelly!
I seriously love all of the pics of you & the hubbs!! They are adorable & I can tell you both have a lot of fun together!
xx, amy
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Thank you!
Awww your pup is the cutest and LOVE that Autumn (or Fall as you guys say!) leaves photo. It is my favourite time of year when the leaves are changing colours! xxx
Thank you, Vikki! Seeing the leaves change is one of my favorites as well.
You are too darn cute – love your fall photos (and the cute picture of the puppy obviously!)
Thanks, Maya. 🙂
Pretty October pictures!
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Thank you, Courtney!
Bokeh is definitely not easy to achieve, but you did a good job for a first attempt! I’m not sure what lens you’re shooting with but I get the best bokeh with my 50mm F/1.8 lens. Try to shoot with the lowest f-stop possible with your lens. Great pictures!
xo jen
Thanks for the recommendation. I think that was part of my problem. I was just using my kit lens, but my next investment is going to be a wide aperture lens!
Oh for sure! A prime lens is worth it’s weight in gold!
xo jen
Jetta…love!
I can understand why you love the historical bldg so much… it has so much character, lovely.
Thanks, Stephanie.
sorry I don’t have any tips, but what a cute doggie!!
Thank you! 🙂