Contented Reflection. Shot on Fuji X100F.
Apr, 2020Views
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Location
This photo was taken on the “Polar Express” train in downtown St. Louis. My kids love the experience and it made for magical photos.Time
The train left the station a little before dusk. The sun outside was setting and it was pretty dark inside the train. It made taking photos a challenge but worth it because it contributed to the mood.Lighting
The darker nature of the setting and the whimsical nature of the Polar Express experience contributed to some magical photos with my kids.Equipment
This was taken with my Fuji X100F, my take anywhere camera. It was handheld and with natural light.Inspiration
Being at Christmas time I wanted to capture the excitement and anticipation of my kids, seeing the season through their young eyes.Editing
Yes l, I use Adobe Lightroom CC to edit all my photos. My process involves importing photos to my iPad and editing them there. The Apple Pencil is a handy tool in photo editing.In my camera bag
The X100F is small and versatile enough that it goes everywhere with me. It’s a handy little camera. I also take my Canon 1DX mk ii anytime size isn’t a factor and love using 85mm and 50mm prime lenses as well as a 70-200mm f2.8, which makes for beautifully compressed backgrounds in portraits.Feedback
Take hundreds of photos. When you start there may only be 4-5 you love. But over time the percentage of “keepers” goes up and up. Can’t get better without practicing
