Last night I watched a few tutorials about shooting in manual mode and learned quite a few things that I never knew before. Of course, it was dark already, so I had to wait to try out some of the new techniques until this morning. After Micah was done eating, I threw a blanket over the back of his high chair and scooted him over in front of the white wall by the window. I gave him a measuring cup and a potholder – a perfect distraction. I ended up with one of my favorite photos of him – ever! I think it captures Micah perfectly, especially because he is always playing with my potholders! He was trying to wear it like a hat. What a goofball!

Great exposure! Great moment! Way to go manual. It will greatly boost your confidence over time. Now you can choose the light YOU want to capture.