6 posts tagged “candid”

There is something really special about this little boy, and it's his EYES! They're enchanting, and oh-so-blue! (gotta love the drooly face too!) Thanks for a really great day, you guys. I sure had fun.

sparkle

I'm gonna getcha!

This picture just makes me think about how lucky this little guy is! Look how his parents adore him - and he knows it! Oh, to be a kid again...

So when do we play?

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.

beauty

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I'm feeling a little artsy today, so I thought I'd share some of my more "out there" pictures from a recent Iowa session. This little guy was so talkative, and such a great spirit. We were working in scorching heat - I couldn't have asked for a sweeter kid, and a nicer family!

Climbing

Living Free

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Cool as a Cucumber

This was a challenging session with different lighting everywhere I went, and a boy who was avoiding the camera, but we all had fun!

Water Girl

Thirsty

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...

Under a Shady Tree