St. Stephen Cathedral Youth

This week at Photos we spoke about Shutter Speed There is a lot to say about the topic but the key point is that "timing is everything." From very fast shutter speeds of 1/2000 sec. to long exposures of 5 sec. or even longer, there is a lot of possibility to allow creativity and a new perspective on reality.
Freezing motion can be very interesting if something is moving very fast or if there is hair or water involved. The details of complex movement are lost in a blur as we watch something move. But when we can capture a split second of, say, a drop of water, the results can be amazing.
On the other hand, sometimes a little blur is good. It shows the person looking at your picture that the object is moving. This can make for very interesting pictures.
The point of speaking about timing is that as God moves and acts in the world, we need to be poised and ready to see what He is doing. This timing is not our own. Like a good photographer, patience and readiness are key. If we are open to God working in the world, and are looking around carefully, we will see reflections of His incredible beauty.

Keep on Lookin'

Fr. Joshua

This week we spoke about Aperture, the size of the opening in the camera. Aperture affects both the exposure (how light or dark the picture is) and the depth of field. Aperture is a part of the three elements that make up a proper exposure: ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture. They all must be balanced for a good picture. Working with the Aperture to affect the depth of field can produce dramatic results (see the examples).

Many people are wandering around without a point to their lives. Its like in photography, so many people snap pictures at something because it looks neat. Did you ever look at the thing? Did you ever ask yourself, "What is the point of that picture?" We need to ask ourselves what the point of our photography is. We also need to ask what the point of our life is so that we can focus in on the things that really matter, God, faith, family, relationships, beauty, and become a beautiful portrait.

Then we watched Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. We all crammed into the TV room in the basement of the rectory.

God bless you all. Live a beautiful life.

Fr. Joshua