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How to Take Better Photos with your iPhone!
We are so excited to launch our new blog series on photo tips! People always ask us – how can I take better photos on my iPhone? So we decided that was the perfect place to start with everyday photo tips. There are two little tips that can instantly change and IMPROVE your cellphone photos.
Tip #1….how to quickly adjust your exposure settings. BEFORE THE SHOT IS TAKEN.
Whether it’s a group of friends in a darker room and you can’t see their faces, or even your kiddos at the dinner table – having the properly exposed photo when the shot is taken can increase your overall photo quality.
So…how do you do this?
- Launch your in phone Camera App and hold it to frame your shot.
- Tap anywhere on the live preview which will bring up the focus point.
- Tap and hold on the “Sun Icon” that appears next to the box.
- You’ll now see a little slider that will allow you to adjust the exposure.
- Simply drag your finger left or down in order to bring the exposure down – in simpler terms, make the photo darker.
- Or simply drag your finger right or up in order to bring the exposure up – simply put, make your photo brighter.
AND WA-LA. Simple yet effective.
Tip #2…the power of zooming in!
First of all…when possible use your feet to zoom in. Don’t be afraid to get closer to your subject. Cropping out distracting backgrounds can make a world of difference!
However, when you aren’t able to get closer to your subject – you can start to loose image quality, BUT you CAN zoom in with a pinching motion on your camera screen as well.
Children’s Holiday Collection
Children’s Holiday Collection!
December 1st thru December 5th ONLY
Babbonis Children’s Holiday Collection is Back! For five days only and our special package pricing make it easy at and affordable. We look forward to having this promotion all year long! It is so much fun to have the studio filled with kiddos dressed in their holiday best. Photo packages start at just $99. Bring your children dressed in their holiday best for your twenty minute mini photo session at our studio. This promotion is for kids only with one outfit and appointments are required..and fill up quickly! You have the option to choose between three beautiful holiday scenes: Nativity, Holiday Elegance, and Rustic Christmas.
This Children’s Special will save you money off our regular prices. You simply choose the package that suits your needs, we’ll pick the very best pose (we promise to pick the one you’ll love!), and you will save over 75%! These photos make the perfect christmas gifts for Grandma and Grandpa!
You won’t want to wait until December, sessions fill up fast, CALL TODAY! 262-649-3020
Fall Family Photos…
When was the last time you had a real family portrait taken?
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET YOUR PORTRAIT UPDATED WITH FALL FAMILY PORTRAITS IN THE LEAVES!
Fall is always a family favorite when it comes to getting portraits taken. Wisconsin is gorgeous this time of year as the trees begin to transform into an autumn wonderland. If you have been thinking of getting your fall family photos taken – now is the time!
During the month of October we are having our Annual Turkey Giveaway. All family photo sessions taken in the month of October will receive a FREE Thanksgiving turkey from your local Grasch Foods. Our portrait studio is located on two acres in Brookfield, WI with lots of indoor and outdoor photo session options. Contact our studio today at 262-649-3020 or fill out the online consultation request! https://old.babbonis.com/
Also, check out some highlights from last year’s Fall Family Sessions below!
Thank You Class of 2015…
Congratulations to the Graduated Class of 2015!!
It was an honor having the opportunity to photograph your senior portraits. This is such an exciting part of your life and these are the photos you will look back on for years to come. We wish you all the best as you embark on this next chapter of your lives!
Just remember…
- Everything your parents have told you is true
- Boys are stinky
- Girls are too
- When you’re 30, do you want to work for the man or be the man??
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this exciting time in your lives.
90 years of life…65 anniversaries & 4 generations will give you…
Forty-Six. That’s the number of how many Polakowski family members are in the photo above. Everyone came together in celebration of both Grandpa’s 90th Birthday and Grandma and Grandpa’s 65th Wedding Anniversary. What a blessing it was to be apart of this family for a day and capture the 4 generations together in place.
You can imagine the excitement as well as the hustle and bustle of that Saturday morning! As the car loads of families unloaded everyone flooded into the studio. Wayde started to slowly position the families together with a mixture of talent and magic – this portrait was captured. For this family, it wasn’t just a dreaded family picture – this was a once-in-a-life-time moment. A moment that will be cherished and held close to the hearts of the family. Here are some of the thank you’s from the family members themselves…
“…Your patience, humor, and ability to tend to all details is a good part of why your studio is full of beautiful family pictures…” – Bob & Helen Polakowski
“What a great time we had on the 21st! How you managed to get 46 bodies to sit still long enough to snap countless photos were remarkable…your enthusiasm and passion are really contagious! Thank you for your time and talents in order to give our family a gift that we will cherish forever!” – Nancy & Jerry Kobussen
“…so skillfully and professionally and personally you worked your magic! You are awesome to watch! A MASTER craftsman to say the least! You will be thought of often and fondly as we all enjoy the portrait, your master piece – and of course all of the individual portraits you did as well.” – Tom & Becky Polakowski
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