stacyvandevander

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Aug, 2016

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The sunsets in the backdrop and the clouds consume the sky. A little bit of heaven.

Summer is at it's end and the sun is setting quickly on the mountain top

My daughter never strays far from her cat

My daughter playing in the leaves on a glorious fall day!

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken while I was at work on Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia. I saw an opportunity for a great photo and had to take it! I snuck out of work and snapped a few pictures with my cell phone. It was a view I wanted to remember forever!

Time

The sun was starting to set and I could see it disappearing behind the mountains through the windows of the restaurant. It was nearly 8PM when I ran outside to snap this quick picture!

Lighting

I tried multiple angles trying to capture the moment as I had wanted. There was a lamp post well lit and obscuring the view. I stepped in front of it about 2 feet and it created the perfect lighting for the photo op!

Equipment

Believe it or not, this photo was shot with a cheap Samsung Galaxy Prime phone that I picked up for next to nothing. I was amazed at the quality of pictures it took. I used the pre installed camera as is and no special apps or effects. Just a plain Jane phone camera!

Inspiration

I get to see this beautiful sight each say while at work and never take pictures. I decided this sunset and view was a view I wanted to see again. I had to get a picture of it!

Editing

I am not a professional photographer by any means. This was a quick shoot with a phone camera and uploaded instantly!

In my camera bag

Usually the only piece of camera equipment I carry is my phone. I would love to get into it more, it's something I truly love. A nice camera with some great lenses is something I have always wanted but could never fit into my budget as a mother of three. I will continue using my phone to cherish these moments until having a professional camera is in the budget.

Feedback

My only advice is not to feel like you can't capture a great moment on camera because you don't own fancy equipment. When using a phone camera, play around with it, try different angles and positions until you get it right. Take a hundred photos if you have to, to get even one that you will cherish forever!

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