Comments on: How to Photograph Grandma – a DPS Community Workshop http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop Discover how to use your digital camera with our Digital Photography Tips. We are a community of photographers of all experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our understanding of photography. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:44:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Maureen http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/comment-page-2#comment-89338 Maureen Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:51:28 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/#comment-89338 I wish I would've seen this before I went to see my Grandma last weekend. She's 94 years old and her health is fast deteriorating. Thanks everyone who had shared their tips and knowledge, I'm a total amateur here and I'm looking forward to go back and take pictures of my Grandma in April and use all of these great tips. I wish I would’ve seen this before I went to see my Grandma last weekend. She’s 94 years old and her health is fast deteriorating. Thanks everyone who had shared their tips and knowledge, I’m a total amateur here and I’m looking forward to go back and take pictures of my Grandma in April and use all of these great tips.

]]> By: BC http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/comment-page-2#comment-70877 BC Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:14:27 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/#comment-70877 i am so sorry to hear about your grandma, Mandy. i agree with everything everyone said. Having a multi-gen shot as the formal one sounds wonderful! And do go when she's not worn out. And for items you use to brighten the scene (esp. clothes/bedclothes) try to make sure it has colors that your grandma likes- very nice idea to use things she loves, 'cause they will cheer her up, even more. (then leave them there, for her to use, if you can) If you choose to make an audio recording, as well as the pix, i think most cell phones will do that (you should have a memory card in your phone, but mini-sd cards have come waay down in price!) and the phone is very inconspicuous. I wish you well, and your family, too! i am so sorry to hear about your grandma, Mandy. i agree with everything everyone said.
Having a multi-gen shot as the formal one sounds wonderful! And do go when she’s not worn out.
And for items you use to brighten the scene (esp. clothes/bedclothes) try to make sure it has colors that your grandma likes- very nice idea to use things she loves, ’cause they will cheer her up, even more. (then leave them there, for her to use, if you can)
If you choose to make an audio recording, as well as the pix, i think most cell phones will do that (you should have a memory card in your phone, but mini-sd cards have come waay down in price!) and the phone is very inconspicuous.
I wish you well, and your family, too!

]]> By: Christian http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/comment-page-2#comment-69434 Christian Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:16:18 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/#comment-69434 Ill try that again: http://www.flickr.com/photos/christianritchie/3730184848/ Ill try that again:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christianritchie/3730184848/

]]> By: Christian http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/comment-page-2#comment-69433 Christian Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:15:49 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/#comment-69433 I got a chance to take a few shots of my grandma recently, after she had been hospitalized for a bad fall that ripped open her hand and bruised her whole arm. You can barely tell she's got stitches in her hand in this pic: [img]http://www.flickr.com/photos/christianritchie/3730184848/[/img] I got a chance to take a few shots of my grandma recently, after she had been hospitalized for a bad fall that ripped open her hand and bruised her whole arm.

You can barely tell she’s got stitches in her hand in this pic:

Grandma Mickey

]]> By: Barb http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/comment-page-2#comment-22053 Barb Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:20:14 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/#comment-22053 Take pictures of everyone, especially your family. Take some of everyday activities, special times, and just anytime. My youngest son became coma like on the last day of his senior year of high school and was pronounced brain-dead due to the lack of oxygen on the morning of graduation. We later came to find that we did not have many pictures of him. I now take as many pictures of my loved ones and it does not matter what they are doing. Thank you for the chance to share this. Grieving Mother, Barb Take pictures of everyone, especially your family. Take some of everyday activities, special times, and just anytime. My youngest son became coma like on the last day of his senior year of high school and was pronounced brain-dead due to the lack of oxygen on the morning of graduation. We later came to find that we did not have many pictures of him. I now take as many pictures of my loved ones and it does not matter what they are doing. Thank you for the chance to share this.
Grieving Mother,
Barb

]]> By: Melissa S http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/comment-page-2#comment-21467 Melissa S Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:09:24 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/#comment-21467 Hugs to you. Hope you were able to get some fantastic photos of Grandma. I've enjoyed reading the tips and stories. My husband's Grandfather passed away Wednesday and I'm so glad that he and our daughter were able to visit him in August and get some photos then. Hugs to you. Hope you were able to get some fantastic photos of Grandma. I’ve enjoyed reading the tips and stories. My husband’s Grandfather passed away Wednesday and I’m so glad that he and our daughter were able to visit him in August and get some photos then.

]]> By: Pat http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/comment-page-2#comment-21114 Pat Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:37:02 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/#comment-21114 Hi Mandy... I just read all of the above comments with tears streaming down my face as I recalled my own grandma who we didn't get photos of in her last days with us and how I wish we had. I wish you well and please know that even though this is a difficult task, it will be worth it in years to come. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Pat Hi Mandy…
I just read all of the above comments with tears streaming down my face as I recalled my own grandma who we didn’t get photos of in her last days with us and how I wish we had.

I wish you well and please know that even though this is a difficult task, it will be worth it in years to come.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Pat

]]> By: focalfrenzy http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/comment-page-2#comment-21091 focalfrenzy Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:04:20 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/#comment-21091 Hi Mandy, I was wondering how well your shoot went? Were you able to get audio recordings as well as photos? I hope everything worked out well for you, and look forward to hearing your results. Best wishes, Gary Hi Mandy,
I was wondering how well your shoot went? Were you able to get audio recordings as well as photos? I hope everything worked out well for you, and look forward to hearing your results. Best wishes,
Gary

]]> By: Michael Ryan http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/comment-page-2#comment-21021 Michael Ryan Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:14:29 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/#comment-21021 Why take one of your Gran alone? I could not take a photo of a person knowing they knew it could be their last photo, its the eyes, I could not do it for my Uncle 2 weeks before he passed last July and when my own Gran passed 25 yrs ago, I would not have been able then, but I did sit and talk with her... So, my suggestion, why not take photos of all the family for your Gran to enjoy and then take your photo, of her enjoying the photos, Documentary rather than portrait Why take one of your Gran alone? I could not take a photo of a person knowing they knew it could be their last photo, its the eyes, I could not do it for my Uncle 2 weeks before he passed last July and when my own Gran passed 25 yrs ago, I would not have been able then, but I did sit and talk with her…

So, my suggestion, why not take photos of all the family for your Gran to enjoy and then take your photo, of her enjoying the photos, Documentary rather than portrait

]]> By: Tammy http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/comment-page-2#comment-21007 Tammy Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:25:42 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-grandma-a-dps-community-workshop/#comment-21007 My grandma passed away last January. I struggled a lot over whether or not to take photos. In the end, I wasn't able to. I'm still torn over it. There were some very big emotional things going on as well, and she had dementia so she couldn't decide for herself. Anyway, I would make sure she is where she would be most comfortable, whether it's in the bed or wherever. You could take her some old photographs and have her look through them as you take shots. I think that would give her a dreamy/content kind of grandma look. Let us know how they come out. My grandma passed away last January. I struggled a lot over whether or not to take photos. In the end, I wasn’t able to. I’m still torn over it. There were some very big emotional things going on as well, and she had dementia so she couldn’t decide for herself.

Anyway, I would make sure she is where she would be most comfortable, whether it’s in the bed or wherever. You could take her some old photographs and have her look through them as you take shots. I think that would give her a dreamy/content kind of grandma look. Let us know how they come out.

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