Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Landscape Photography

If there's one thing I've always had a passion for and that's Landscape Art, whether it be Painting or Photography. I used to watch my mothers dear friend paint landscapes when I was a young girl and had a fascination over how patient she was with a paint brush in her hand. She would include the finest of details in the shadow of a tree, reflection on the water from the skies or mountains and it just looked mind boggling beautiful. She was much older than my mother and when she passed on she left her paintings for Mum.

She would say to me "You know Hina, an artists emotions are reflected in their work". And how true she was in that statement. Whenever I am editing photos, especially landscape, I  remember clearly in my head what the actual scenery looked like and how I felt and imagined the end result to be, in my final edit. No matter the shutter speed, aperture or ISO settings I use on my Nikon camera, I clearly focus on the atmosphere, the mood, the emotions going on around me and that is what sets the tone for my photos.

Photography to me is to capture someone's attention, not everyone but someone. I love and appreciate Professional Photographers, who share their lows and highs, their tips and simply their time online with the likes of myself, a dedicated enthusiast. I have learnt so much from just reading tips and advice from other Pro Photographers and it has definitely bettered me in my ability to deliver what I want to share with others what I see behind the lens.
 
THE SPIT - PIER AT SUNRISE - GOLD COAST - AUSTRALIA
 

THE SPIT SEAWAY - GOLD COAST - AUSTRALIA

THE SPIT - PIER AT CIVIL TWILIGHT - GOLD COAST - AUSTRALIA

Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Family Portraits

A great way of keeping continuous history record of you and your family is by having Family portraits taken. I understand that the costs are quite outrageous when looking for a photographer, but keep in mind that you pay for the quality of service provided to you. However there are ways around this. Learning the simple techniques of photographing definitely comes in handy and there are numerous websites today where you can be self taught.

My favourite site at the moment is Digital Photography School http://digital-photography-school.com/ Here you can find the help of advice from many top photographers. I recommend that you subscribe to this fantastic site available.

I love taking photos, whether it be portraits, landscape, street photography and many more, the list is endless when you step outside the box. What I learnt from it was to appreciate other photographers works and not to compare myself to others but to learn and put into practice the advice from others. There is only one you, so be unique is the key to only getting better and wiser at what you love to do.

I'm forever taking photos, so here are a few I took recently.

Cheers
Hina DT Photography







What is your reason for taking photos?

Its been a while since I last posted, since October 2013. I had my entire family all fly into the Gold Coast to spend Christmas and New Years with my family and I, it was such a great quality time spent. During that time my camera was shooting non-stop. I just adore my nieces and nephews, who have all become very familiar and comfortable with the camera. I think they thoroughly enjoy it actually. Most children do tend to shy away from the camera, but overtime they eventually take to it like chocolate.

Having my family here was a great opportunity to create memories of happy times. The best parts were dining out, hitting the beach, visiting the theme parks and even the library for chilled out reading time. We did so much and couldn't get enough of it. We spent our final week at Mount Tamborine with my younger brother and his family and what a great view of the Gold Coast from his gigantic Queenslander balcony. It is truly a sight to see.

By the end of the holiday period it was time to say farewell. I was okay with it because I had spent quality time with each of my family members and most importantly, I had my photos to look at if I began to miss them. I never say Goodbye, it sounds like the end of everything. I rather like to say Farewell, till we meet again.

Creating memories is my reason for taking photos!


My daughter in the background with my sister in the front - Her first day at Surfers Paradise

My baby sister and I at Surfers Paradise


Aunty and niece walking down Surfers Boulevard

My nephew


Children in my family are hilarious


My brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews at Surfers Paradise


My cousin


My nephew


Standing by the Limo Hummer


My niece


My niece


My baby brother


My younger brother and his lovely wife


Me and my brothers and sisters. One of our brothers isn't here with us.


Our Family Christmas Cake


Me (black top) and my best friend on New Years Eve


New Years at Surfers Paradise


New Years at Surfers Paradise


Me and my handsome husband on New Years Eve 2013


My husband and brother flying a kite


My baby brother kite flying at Main Beach


My nieces and nephew always want pancakes for breakfast and I love making it for them


Aww...My niece at Mount Tamborine welcoming in the sunrise from the east coast of the Gold Coast


Sunrise from Mount Tamborine - on my daughters mini Ipad


All of us kids with Dad and Mum - Christmas Day at Paradise Point


My grandnephew and grandnieces on Christmas Day


My niece with her husband and children on Christmas Day


My Christmas present from my brother and his wife ~How thoughtful and beautiful



Lunch time ~Mount Tamborine at my younger brothers home


My cousin (left) and my Aunty (right)


Mount Tamborine - All the kids cooling off on a hot summers day!