Getting That Perfect Shot Even When It's Not: A Photography Secret Revealed

You may be surprised to know that when I first downloaded this photo from my camera,
I considered throwing it in the trash.

In fact, I'd be willing to bet,

if I was able to come over for a visit to your house,

and asked to see some of the photos on your hard drive's trash,

I would find some beautiful photos worth blowing up and hanging on your wall.

The photo above and below was a try at getting a photo
of glitter being blown toward the camera.
To say I wasn't happy with the shots I was getting would be an understatement.
Nothing seemed to be working.

The reason I am saying this, will be very clear once you see the original.

I want you to know that I asked Eldest's permission before showing you the photo below.

She said, "For the good of photography, mom , you can use it."

"I will let you show the world my "Voldemort" alter ego."

"But only If you think it will help."

So often, when we look at another photographer's work,

we figure they just have a magic touch.

Truth is, they take a lot of terrible photos.

The above shot was how most of the photos ended up turning out.

It was fah reezing cold out, the light was fading fast, I was grumpy and we were running out of sequins.

I just couldn't seem to make it work.

It wasn't until I got inside and downloaded the photos that I decided to try and

salvage something from the shoot.

And I'm so glad I did.

Cropping.

That is the secret,

It can be a photographer's best friend.

Sometimes just a slight crop to move your subject off centre 

will take a photo from ho hum to special.

And other times, like here, a drastic crop 

can create a completely different picture that really works.

So go take another look at some photos you may have always liked, 

but figured they were too flawed to really use.

And see if maybe...  just maybe, you might have a beautiful photo within.

xoxo,

 This post will be linking up with Darcy for Sweet Shot Tuesday!