Artistry Photography by sueann

Roaming around in the woods or simply looking out your front window, you will find many opportunities to take a few shots at some wildlife pictures. Even though it is one of the most rewarding things that you will ever do, it can also be one of the most challenging. Not only will your subject not stay in one place very long, the lighting is also a big challenge. If you are an amateur photographer and you have been putting off learning to shoot manual, now is the time to start. It is very hard, if not impossible to get a good picture of a bird, just to name one species, while shooting and focusing automatic.

So many times I see a picture that someone has taken, and I can immediately tell that it was shot on an automatic setting with auto focus. The subject will be dark and even though it might be a pretty good shot, it is almost impossible to see.  If you think about it, the sky is usually much lighter than your subject and for that matter, much larger or maybe the ground is covered with snow….white snow.  What is the most easily seen thing in the picture….your subject, the sky, or the snow?  Which one did your eye have to work the hardest to see?   

Don’t be afraid to try your hand at manual settings.  Turn the auto focus off and play around with your camera. Learn to trust your own focus. Yes, you may miss a few shots, but I’ll bet in the long run, you will get more than you miss, with a little practice. Your pictures will actually be in sharper focus and your big buck, eagle, or just that little butterfly that you are trying to capture, will be what is in focus, not so dark you can’t see it.  Happy shooting and check back in for more tips! Talk to me, I welcome your comments.

Artistry Photography by sueann

My name is Sueann Jones and this is my first attempt at writing a blog.  Let me first introduce you to myself.  I live in a small town, Omaha, Arkansas, with my husband, Mark Jones,  who is the son of Grandpa Jones from Hee Haw and The Grand Ole Opry.  Mark’s oldest sister started a photography business before she died , called Arcadia, out of Aurora, Missouri.  After she passed away, she passed all her photography books to us.  She was my first inspiration to become a photographer.

We recently bought 18 acres with a panoramic view  where,  every morning, I awaken to the most beautiful sunrises.  That is my Daily inspiration.  Everyone says that the baby boomers are moving out of the cities into more simple ways of life and it is no different for us.  We have two home based businessies, a 32 track digital recording studio, called Jones Recording Studio,  and the photography studio, Artistry Photography by sueann.   After having worked in the corporate industry for my life, I am working just as hard to be able to do something that depends on my talents, talents that  I feel God has given me.

Since I started Artistry Photography by sueann, I have been blessed with some awesome jobs, one of which was, Baptist Health Hospital.  My photography decorates the walls of the hospital, beautiful nature scenes set against the awesome Sugarloaf Mountains. 

Speaking of depending on my talents, their are many different kinds of photography out there, and many different editing programs, but there is just something to be said for, seeing the shot, taking the shot, and being able to put that shot out there for other people to enjoy without having to build the beauty into the photo with Photoshop.  Don’t get me wrong, there are times when I know Photoshop is a great neccessity for improving a portrait, but there is nothing like the magic of being in the right place, at the right time, and knowing you have the talent to capture that moment. 

I also do portrait photography as well, specializing in weddings, seniors, and family portraits.

I have many beautiful scenic, nature, and wildlife photographs for you to choose from, which include waterfalls, bald eagles on the nest, sunrises, and rainbows, just to name a few.  Matting and Framing is available.  I also have some awesome motivational posters available.  We specialize in large business decor.  Custom sizes available.

My greeting cards feature natural photography, many of which were taken in the Ozark Mountains.  Check out the Greeting Card Magnets, as well.  Most folks receive a greeting card and toss it in a drawer, not with my greeting card magnets!!  They come with their own envelope, for easy sending, but they will go on a refrigerator, computer tower, or any metal surface  for years of enjoyment.  What better way to remember a friend.

I look forward to earning your business.

Sueann Jones