#SPLASHOFMEMORY2018#

Thank you for choosing Librafotography to capture your memory.

The relaxed and colorful atmosphere created at the different shoots were really outstanding.

The memory you just watched took place September 2018, Lagos Nigeria.

As always, i hope you enjoy this COLLECTION so don't rush through it. Take your time to savour and absorb all of it rich moments.

At Librafotography, we strive to capture the Joy, Happiness and Elation of your special day.

Thanks you once again for your time, we wish you #SPLASHOFMEMORY#
and to the newest couples #HAPPYMARRIEDLIFE#

UNDERSTANDING CAMERA MODES

TODAY'S CLASS WITH STUDENTS WAS WOW, WE LEARNT ABOUT UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAMERA(CAMERA MODES)

Camera body can affects a user in different ways, a person who has small hand may have difficulty with large bodies and conversely large hands might have difficulty with small bodies

The little differences in body design can have a significant impact on their ease of use, it is advisable to understand{test} it yourself before going for any events.

CAMERA MODES
There are various modes on your camera dial and each can affect the quality of your pictures

The pictures below shows the different modes and its function

MANUAL MODE: I love this mode because it enables me to take charge of the camera, whatever you set is what you get ranging from your SHUTTER SPEED, APERTURE and ISO, with this mode you're the captain of your camera and it comes as M on the camera dial

AUTOMATIC MODE: I'm not an automatic mode photographer because it does all the work, the A+ mode doesn't care if the picture will come out nice or not, however it can be of great advantage when it freezes moving subjects
that is, it has automatically set the exposure triangle itself{ SHUTTER SPEED,APERTURE,ISO}
This mode also causes noise on an image therefore I don't approve this mode if you need quality pictures

PROGRAM MODE: The (P) mode has some attributes with that of A+ mode, it also automatically work on the SHUTTER SPEED and APERTURE but the ISO can be   configured manually.
I use this mode too depends on the purpose of the picture(s), when using this mode take note of noise on picture

SPORT MODE: I really really love this mode because it has to do with capturing of motions, though it automatically work on your exposure triangle too, yea it can cause noise if it automatically increase the ISO but it good for wedding photography_ That moment when the couple are kissing and it's like they don't feel like stopping, for me I use this MODE to capture continuously to get different shots of their motion.

Many photographer believes you're not a professional unless you always use MANUAL MODES on your camera

I won't dispute that fact, but I believe you're the captain of your camera, therefore you should know what modes works for you and where it necessary to use .

However, understanding your camera setting is very important so has to avoid any unforseen embarrassment like loosing important moments

Biography

Douye Mercy is a photographer who specialises in evocative image of the living world. Born October 10th 1986 from Ondo state Nigeria.

Photography began has a result of heart break, during that period of emotional trauma, she started seeing life through the lens,capturing and documenting the memories.

She later went for training in photography and editing for a year

Douye Mercy concern for humanity is strongly evident in her images, she strives to capture the people's memory of moments. 

Her venture into documentary photography was a continuation of her exploration of different genres of photography.

Her goal is to teach how to take great photos and to use images to communicate with the entire society. 

She believes the power of photography has a piece of personal communication.

Douye Mercy is also a teacher, writer and a business vendor. She loves to travel, read, write and cook

She see's the subtitles of every moment and the candid connections between people, her greatest joy is to savour those moments and give them a place to be remembered and cherished

For further inquiry or suggestions, you can  contact her with the details below. 

EMAIL: librafotography16@gmail.com

PHONE NUMBER: +2348066644017/ +2348106663502

CAMERA MODES

One of the wonderful things that modern electronic digital and film cameras give you is many high-tech options for your image making.

The goal of every camera mode is to create proper exposure, you're the photographer you can choose when to use these modes, someone once said you only know professional photographers only when he uses manual mode for me you shouldn't be restricted to a particular mode.

Don't be scared or intimidated to change mode while shooting to see if one works better for you than another.

For kid photography i rather prefer SPORT MODE with shutter speed 1/500sec because I need to capture all the actions.

Lastly! don't forget to always check your camera modes before you get to an event, so you won't end up using Aperture Priority Mode for a Wedding Photography.

Librafotography Collection

WHAT ISO DOES IN THE CAMERA.

Usually when you plug your headphone a handset or mp3 player if you keep volume down on your handset and turn up the volume on the headphone, you'll notice that while your music gets louder there's a hissing sound that get louder as well, that hissing sound is called NOISE.

This is similar to a camera setting known as "ISO" and it function is to make images come out brighter.

If a picture is too dark increase your ISO, your digital camera can amplify the signal from the sensor, just as you can turn the volume up on your headphone to make music louder.

The downside is, just as with your music when it volumes turn up you get more noise so is the camera ISO, the higher you increase the more noise your image have.

Usually, you want to minimize noise so keep ISO down as much as possible.

YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COMPETITION.

Mercy why don't you buy the human hair, it's nice and less expensive at least, and I replied my love I don't have power for human hair for now, I know my budget as much has I love to be good looking ...

She actually told me that because someone got it, my life isn't a competition so why running a race off track ? Life is not as difficult as we thought but our individual mindset is biased towards unnecessary things .

You want to marry because your friends are married, why running their race in your own world? Is marriage a guarantee to success? Or a race that all must run? Why competing blindly?.

Don't you think you're still where you are! because you've not discovered YOU or you've not taking some steps, you're not in the right channel, it could be your daily thoughts, it has to be something wakeup! rather than hurting yourself and trying to compete with someone who doesn't know you're existing "FIND YOU".

Don't hurt yourself over mare pictures you see on social media, lots are going on in our individual lives, who knows if you're better than that person but because you don't project your mind on necessary things, you're blind mentally and hurting your self unnecessarily.

Borrow sense, slow and steady wins a race_ hard work leads to success, be you, be sensitive, stay focus, maintain your lane, you can't afford competing with someone, change your circle of influence, there is no time to waste time.

STAY FOCUS! STAY BEAUTIFUL!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!
I LOVE Y"ALL.

BUILDING A TRACK RECORD

Track records is a documentation of what you have done OR all the achievements or failures that someone or something has had in the past.

It's good to take proper records of your business, because it helps to break things down into series of manageable task.

IMPORTANT OF BUILDING A TRACK RECORD
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>It helps you identify the strengths and weaknesses in your business.

>It helps you improve in your business.

>It maximise and minimise your expenses

>It helps you to know if your business is liable for paying tax.

It is important to do the above because your clients and prospective investors may request to see your portfolio.
Ensure you document everything  that has to do with; payments, receipts of purchase, credit and sales. If you can't get a receipt get a notebook to record every essential details.

BE PHOTOGRAPHIC, BE CREATIVE, BE PASSIONATE.

DOUYE MERCY

DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY

Documentary photography s an important method of recording history, it makes photography one of the most important methods of documentation of people, events and feelings, both historical and in the present day.

Documentary enables us to SHARE AND COMMUNICATE___it's a language that enables us to speak and share what we find beautiful to others.

Documentary makes us an ARTIST__it allows us to express ourselves through art form, at moments of great sorrow or joy everyone can create something different for one reason or the other.

Documentary is a LANGUAGE__Everyone speaks different language with photograph, images can express sorrow or joy, we also can find human emotion in photography. It gives us a language to express feelings for which no words can find.

BE PHOTOGRAPHIC, BE CREATIVE, BE PASSIONATE.

PHOTOGRAPHY VIEW

The way I see things might be different from yours, we all have our opinions and no one should condemn us.

Photography for me means a lot and that "a lot" comes with passion and crazitivity. If you can't be creative and crazy then you can't be a photographer.

Even in the days of analog it deals with thinking and thinking , its not easy to look through the EYECUP then adjust adjust the lens and capture something, its not also easy to sit on the system and edit something nice.

Whatever your subject matter might be ,you need a lot of sense to determine the outlook of that image .

I love to photograph because they speak a language, they tell you something , they send a signal, whatever it is keep discovering you ,keep learning , keep upgrading , don't stop , don't get tired , love your camera as you do love yourself , cherish every moments .

BE PHOTOGRAPHIC, BE CREATIVE, BE PASSIONATE.
DOUYE MERCY
CEO LIBRAFOTOGRAPHY

MONEY IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Mercy I want to go into photography because there's money in photography, yes there is but......and she interrupted no but.

She wants to go into photography because of money not because  of her passion for it. Many of us put money first and forget about the basics, no wonder we have many incompetent people around.

In my own view I believe passion is the Paramount{ passion will enable you to take every necessary risk, take the insults and stress}.

A man might have the money to start a business but might lack business strategies and tomorrow he claims its the witch from his village.

Wisdom is the principal thing and in all get understanding, she want to venture into photography not because she as passion for  it but she believes am making money{smile}.

Dear friends, yea the aim of every business is to make money but in this journey I have paid dues, I remembered when I go for events with colleagues free of charge, I beg for exposure, I volunteered, I went through stress many times with my own money, do you know what kept me going? Its called PASSION.

Passion won't kill  you, it will make you and urge you to continue don't just sit there and assume someone is making money and now you want to make money , you don't know what they have passed through or what they're passing through.

Until you stop putting money first and get to know the key things, critical success factors, business and market analysis then you're on your own, however it's a free world if you want to be a photographer please go ahead am not stopping you, but please stand out, be unique, be mad and creative.

BE PHOTOGRAPHIC, BE CREATIVE, BE PASSIONATE.
DOUYE MERCY
CEO LIBRAFOTOGRAPHY

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAMERA

A year ago, he came to borrow my Canon camera because it is full frame, while I took

his Nikon in case I have a job--- using his camera was a problem because I did not UNDERSTAND it.

Camera body can affect a user in different ways, a person who as small hands may have difficulty with large bodies and conversely large hands might have difficulty with small bodies.

It is always advisable to "UNDERSTAND" your camera from exposure basic such as aperture, shutter speed and iso. The camera modes such as manual, programme, automatic etc---- There are various modes on your camera dial and each modes serves a purpose, for instance if you are to photograph a night scene in a movie, once you understand the EXPOSURE BASICS+CAMERA MODES you can photograph the scene even in the morning .

Many photographers believes you're not professional unless you always use manual mode on your camera-----yes I accept but then I believe you're the captain and you understand your camera more than anyone.

The little differences in design can have a significant impact on their ease of use. Think about possible hazards to avoid the risk of not UNDERSTANDING your camera, sometimes it could be hazardous trying to understand when it is too late.

Be photographic, Be creative and Be passionate.

DOUYE MERCY 

CEO LIBRAFOTOGRAPHY