This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Anna and her baby sister Sadie. When I arrived, Anna was having a bit of a bad day and was shall we say, less than enthusiastic about having her photo taken. So, what do you do when you are hired to shoot a portrait of someone who doesn't want to be photographed? This was a first for me, so I did what I know best. Real life. I got out my sniper lens, hid behind some bushes and followed her around while she played outside. I shot from the hip with my 17-55mm (which only worked a few times before she was on to me) and tried to get her playing with mom, running away from dad and acting like the 3 year old that she is.
Sometimes portrait sessions come with a set of pre-conceived ideas from both the parents, and the photographer, on what the final outcome will look like. I was expecting to shoot more "portraits" and less "life" on this shoot, but what I realized is that just like wedding photography, it's the real moments where dad is chasing big sis around the house while mom tries to feed the baby that can be the most memorable. These are the photos I love, and although I love a beautiful portrait with crisp eyes, milky skin and the perfect
bokeh, I love catching the moments that happen in between those portraits even more.
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4 comments:
OH MY GOD! I love them. You had very uncooperative models and i love how you captured them. I know this was not easy!! I can't wait to see the rest!
These are wonderful, creative photos!
Thanks from Amy's Aunt Bahira
Art. That's all. Beautiful subjects and extraordinary execution.
Amazing photos! Both girls shine with love... they both belong in a magazine! God I love them so.
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