6 posts tagged “candid”
I am having the best time working on pictures of this little girl. She was so confident during our session, happy to lead me around her yard and come up with fun ideas for pictures. My photos always turn out the best when they begin with my subject's ideas - it makes them real, and helps portray their true spirit. As a mother, I know that's what I want to capture. Family photography is about memories and cherished moments. This little 4-year-old will be a 5-year-old the next time I see her. But here she is, in all her splendor, 4 years old forever.
So I see it's been 7 days since my last post. In that time, I've flown on 4 airplanes, photographed 7 families, tidied my house, and hosted a party! I've got lots of great pictures to share from my trip to Iowa City, but it will have to wait. Great Art takes time and patience, my friends. Time and patience!
While on my trip, I managed to break my beloved SB-600 Speedlight... maybe that's a good thing. I'm always up for a challenge, and things like this force me out of my box. I've developed a fun little hand-held flash technique, so I'm sure I'll be armed with a new (or repaired) flash in the near future.
Okay, okay, so I've already caved. You got me! Here is one of my very favorite images from this year's Iowa excursion. This shot was taken in this family's beautiful front yard. If only I could have such a blissful welcoming every day when I came out to face the world...