Coryn Kiefer Helmken
Professional Photographer
Coryn Kiefer Helmken is a Professional Photographer and the Owner of Coryn Kiefer Photography in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Coryn specializes in fine art portrait and wedding photography. She holds a BA in English and Visual Arts from Union College. Coryn’s photography style is timeless, romantic, and clean.
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When is golden hour?
The golden hour is the time when the sun is lowest to the ground—usually it's the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. The light's more even, so you're going to get some beautiful backlight.
Can you shoot in the shade during golden hour?
Yes, if you can find a shady area, you can get some great pictures. It's not the same harsh shade you'll get during most other parts of the day—it's a more even shade.
How do you take a picture of your cat running?
Try using continuous shot mode, so when you press down the shutter, your camera will take multiple images very quickly. Also, make sure your have good lighting and a high enough F-stop—it should be set to around F4.
