tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post1330127389382424631..comments2024-01-08T02:13:14.526-05:00Comments on Darby: Fly Through My Window: Professional HelpJustin & Darby Sticklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275149473225580795noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-32523345094424933942018-08-21T05:06:01.816-05:002018-08-21T05:06:01.816-05:00Hello man! Incredible post however I extremely nee...Hello man! Incredible post however I extremely needed to simply drop a remark on your blog. Your blog has a super cool outline. Is this wordpress by possibility?<br /><a href="http://carpetabudhabi.com/fake-grass/" rel="nofollow">exhibition carpets abu dhabi</a><br />Risala Furniturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182450096402748041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-43076281395071856622009-08-04T09:21:30.960-05:002009-08-04T09:21:30.960-05:00Thank you for answering our questions! Do you have...Thank you for answering our questions! Do you have any opinion on the Canon Rebel vs Canon D40? Or, why would someone spend more than $1000 on a camera? I have the Canon Rebel XTi with the 18 - 55 mm lens.<br /><br />Thanks!!Andreahttp://www.raisingpeanut.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-15966895534048988752009-07-31T20:57:31.163-05:002009-07-31T20:57:31.163-05:00OK-let's blame it on the painkillers. I left ...OK-let's blame it on the painkillers. I left this on the wrong comment section last night! =)<br /><br />So excited about this Q&A. I am new to the whole blogging world (reading of yours and keeping my own).<br /><br />Today is the first day of getting on the computer since my return from the hospital. <br /><br />One of the operations I had was a hysterectomy. I know I should not be sad as God has blessed my husband and I with four beautiful kids. But it's an odd feeling. To give me a new thing to play with while I recoup my family bought me a Cannon Rebel T1i. It takes short videos and has some great features I have no idea how to use! <br />What is an all around basic lense? Darby, what do you find you use MOST when photographing your kids? <br />I love your shots they seem so soft to me and that's why we copied you with the Rebel. <br />How do you carry your camera when out and about with the kids? The big bulky camera bag is another thing to tote with the diaper bag etc? I want to keep it close so I can capture the moments!<br />Thanks for your inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-6429179013588537672009-07-30T20:29:28.686-05:002009-07-30T20:29:28.686-05:00I don't know if I am too late but I was just t...I don't know if I am too late but I was just thinking today about how to spot focus. I currently shoot in manual but in auto focus. It always focuses on the biggest and closest item but want to be able to have control what I focus in on even if it is something further back (distance wise) in the photo & then have everything else a little blurry. Hopefully that makes sense.<br /><br />Thank you so much for doing this. Actually I used one of Marla's pictures on my blog last Christmas so I am aware of what a beautiful photographer she is.<br /><br />ChristinaFull Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362521817120813876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-75550968920731033492009-07-30T10:51:12.100-05:002009-07-30T10:51:12.100-05:00I'm so excited to read Marla's comments......I'm so excited to read Marla's comments...Here I go:<br />1) I have a Canon Rebel XSi and I like to shoot in the P mode (no auto flash) but a lot of my pics turn out blurry. How do I get the natural light look without the blurry hands/head/hair/legs of a 2 year old and 2 month old? (um, yes, I know it's a shot in the dark).<br />2) What do you recommend as a setting when you have minimal natural light?<br />3) How can I keep both my subjects (a.k.a. little monsters) in focus when one is closer to the camera than the other? I always end up with one slightly out of focus.<br />THANKS SO MUCH -- totally awesome, Darby!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350040751338178980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-22666413970020342602009-07-30T08:15:05.092-05:002009-07-30T08:15:05.092-05:00Could you suggest some tips for shooting in AV mod...Could you suggest some tips for shooting in AV mode? (I have a canon xsi)<br /><br />Sometimes when I try shooting an object/people they get blurred and the back ground is in focus.<br /><br />And what mode to you recommend shooting in at night? Mine seem to get very blurry at the slightest hint of movement.<br /><br />Thank you for all your help & inspiration!Tenn Henshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10623598864100185807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-40407134143450784122009-07-29T09:28:32.342-05:002009-07-29T09:28:32.342-05:00First visit to your blog and looking forward to Ma...First visit to your blog and looking forward to Marla's suggestions.Petit Coteriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671912012850772273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-62879835972320279442009-07-28T19:31:08.313-05:002009-07-28T19:31:08.313-05:00Oh my. I can't believe I missed this post. I ...Oh my. I can't believe I missed this post. I would love to toss some questions Marla's way, but something tells me they will be covered.<br /><br />I too am enamored of your awesome composition skills, Darby. I always want to know if you set up the shots as is or if you crop out afterwards...alison giese Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12505444655040656140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-35027949753310606892009-07-28T12:00:31.680-05:002009-07-28T12:00:31.680-05:00darby--I love your blog and pictures. I am so imp...darby--I love your blog and pictures. I am so impressed with your composition of your pics. I know this is Q&A for Marla, but I also have a couple of questions for you in looking at all of your shots. Maybe Marla could comment as well?<br />1) I see that you use your 50mm lens with a wide aperature a lot. Your exposure is always on target. Do you shoot in AV mode or Manual, or which mode? <br /><br />2) Did it take you a while to get used to the 50mm lens? I can't seem to get everything in the shot when I'm trying to take the picture. I am not used to moving so far back, etc. I especially love the puddlejumper picture and the JMhighney, and the Morgantrike shot. Those are awesome and you captured everything perfectly! (as always)<br />3) How do you always ensure your exposure (lighting) is correct? I try to change my aperature and/or ISO to affect my shutter speed in order to get the mix of lighting and great exposure and always miss the shot and moment! Can you give a quick overview of what you do?! <br /><br />Too many questions, I know--as you have a full time job of making a home and being with your family, but if you have a minute for any of these, I would be so excited! Thanks for sharing your good days and grace with us. LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-49077077812575472082009-07-27T17:24:02.285-05:002009-07-27T17:24:02.285-05:00Here's my question for Marla: Is Canon better ...Here's my question for Marla: Is Canon better than Nikon? Most of the pictures I see online that I love are taken with Canon. I currently have the Nikon D40 and 3 lenses but often think of starting over and getting the Rebel and Canon lenses. What should I do?kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-46203016418597064052009-07-27T15:25:04.224-05:002009-07-27T15:25:04.224-05:00How do I make the color in my pictures "pop&q...How do I make the color in my pictures "pop"? In other words, my pictures are fine to me from focus and capturing standpoint--but other peoples' pictures just seem to be so much more colorful than mine (even if they are in similar settings)?Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924115377276670584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-8367663718047845462009-07-27T12:52:30.021-05:002009-07-27T12:52:30.021-05:00Wow. Thank you for giving your time and photograph...Wow. Thank you for giving your time and photography advice so generously with Darby's blog readers! <br /><br />Not sure if I'm too late to add a question, but figured I'd try. Marla- I live in New York and have been searching for a good class, school, or independent teacher in the city. I'm looking for a beginning class that covers SLR camera use and potentially some photoshop as well. Do you have any suggestions? They are quite pricey and would love a trusted opinion before signing up. <br /><br />Thank you so much!Julie Plattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-51856690617305433972009-07-27T10:18:46.516-05:002009-07-27T10:18:46.516-05:00Thank you for being willing to answer our question...Thank you for being willing to answer our questions! I see you have a zillion already. <br /><br />I have a Canon Rebel XTi with the kit lens and a 50mm/1.8 that I use 99% of the time.<br /><br />1) How important is it to shoot in Raw format? I'm thinking I should switch to Raw for portraits I take for friends (where I give them a CD to print their own photos), but not for every day shots of my kids. <br /><br />2) Can you explain white balance and how/when to fix it?<br /><br />Thanks!TaDa! Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05059745953663890714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-25011702239469584742009-07-27T05:02:24.758-05:002009-07-27T05:02:24.758-05:00Hi Darby, lovely trip! Marla- I too am an alum of ...Hi Darby, lovely trip! Marla- I too am an alum of Syracuse- Go ORANGE! Your photos are amazing. <br /><br />I was hoping you could suggest a new digital camera for me. I have been using low price ($150-250)ones for the past few years and would really like to upgrade. I love taking basic photos of my family, friends, landscapes, etc. I am very impressed with the quality of photos on Darby's blog-is there a mid-priced camera that could give me similar quality?<br /><br />Perhaps this is too general of a question, but I hope you can help. Again, your photos are delightful!Lyndseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-16832031850676249272009-07-26T21:14:12.093-05:002009-07-26T21:14:12.093-05:00I have just one more question... I have a Canon xs...I have just one more question... I have a Canon xs. When I take pictures in Auto mode, it often gives the "BUSY" message after I take a photo and I have to wait several seconds before I'm able to take the next picture. It's very frustrating, because I end up missing some great shots in between. Any idea why my camera is doing this? Should I have it on a different setting? <br />Thanks again for your help! I appreciate it!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383234348895611457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-88456338639452681652009-07-26T19:56:47.672-05:002009-07-26T19:56:47.672-05:00I think these have not yet been asked...
any reco...I think these have not yet been asked...<br /><br />any recommendations regarding having the photographs printed? have you used shutterfly/snapfish, etc? how do they compare to a pro lab?<br /><br />also any sources for having a photo printed on canvas?<br /><br />thanks for sharing your knowledge!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593823756225800558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-84629049031255860092009-07-26T08:42:06.338-05:002009-07-26T08:42:06.338-05:00fyi.....there are lots of good tips on momtog.comfyi.....there are lots of good tips on momtog.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-65324069771334477162009-07-25T22:52:03.548-05:002009-07-25T22:52:03.548-05:00Darby, Your trip home made for great shots. I love...Darby, Your trip home made for great shots. I loved them! <br /><br />My question:<br />I have a Nikon D40 with a 18mm - 55mm lens. I take indoor shots without a flash with great success often times. My in-laws house has yellow walls and all my indoor pics there are YELLOW. How do I stop the yellowing when I'm taking holiday shots of the fam?<br /><br />Thanks for opening the floor to questions. I can't wait to learn.Emaleehttp://www.markandemalee.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-71893352380407731002009-07-25T22:24:01.700-05:002009-07-25T22:24:01.700-05:00Darby-I enjoy your blog and reading about your bea...Darby-I enjoy your blog and reading about your beautiful family. <br /><br />I hope we can see all the answers you and Marla give everyone! <br /><br />Questions:<br />1)suggestions for photo organization and editing...programs and general advice for simplicity but future order!<br />2)I have a canon powershot SD900 (elph) and love the convenience of it...what am I sacrificing in quality of photos and if I wanted a good step up for my next camera but still wanted convenience-what would you recommend?<br />3)suggestions for minimizing blur<br />4)suggestions for indoor photo improvement (quality/lighting)<br /><br />Thank you, I can't wait to read the wealth of information shared here!<br />Bridget Carraway PenaskovicBridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123155723804761865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-39573494917538718732009-07-25T22:11:15.471-05:002009-07-25T22:11:15.471-05:00Oh please oh please, one more I forgot. How do you...Oh please oh please, one more I forgot. How do you get that 'bubble' effect like this one of you and JM on Darby's post? Thanks! ;-)Mommy Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252546340554147783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-51440649090237176532009-07-25T21:20:49.608-05:002009-07-25T21:20:49.608-05:00whoa.....marla. boy you are brave! all these quest...whoa.....marla. boy you are brave! all these questionsElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316327860172960269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-5935159155752924072009-07-25T20:35:22.610-05:002009-07-25T20:35:22.610-05:00I have a blogging question- How do you get your pi...I have a blogging question- How do you get your pictures on your blog so BIG???C. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812373614508609315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-26857717753613608392009-07-25T18:03:35.958-05:002009-07-25T18:03:35.958-05:00This is great! I'm looking to buy a SLR and a...This is great! I'm looking to buy a SLR and am always interested in learning more about photography. <br /><br />1. What's the difference between the Rebel XSi and the XT?<br /><br />2. What is the difference between a Nikon D90 and Rebel XSi? Speaking from a beginner point of view.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00986841552140573177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-91110727684155672072009-07-25T14:28:21.226-05:002009-07-25T14:28:21.226-05:00darby, this is the first time i've commented, ...darby, this is the first time i've commented, but i enjoy your blog greatly and have been reading for a couple months now. arre, who is a mutual friend of mine and ericka's told me about it. i'm a follower of Christ, wife, and stay-at-home mom. we live in albany, ga. i'm getting more and more interested in photography as a hobby and am excited about this idea of marla answering the questions. thanks!shannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030761737597217504.post-49490287314351232722009-07-25T11:44:15.426-05:002009-07-25T11:44:15.426-05:00This is a GREAT pic of Marla in action! Miss that...This is a GREAT pic of Marla in action! Miss that girl! Darby you really have an eye for photography ;) Great job!Ruth Williams Photographyhttp://www.ruthwilliamsphoto.comnoreply@blogger.com