Category: Children & Families
We shot quite a bit of variety today……. classic portraits, fun candids, outdoor natural light, indoor window light with wide apertures, and off camera flash. They all give different looks, and I like them all. It’s nice to have variety. A lot of photographers ask what kind of flash gear we use so I’ll mention that we used a Profoto AcuteB 600R portable pack and head with a 2X3′ Profoto soft box for the off camera flash shots.
All the children were adorable. We found the right light outdoors, with the right background, and set the children up, and guided them a little bit. Of course, children at this age have a mind of their own and a short attention span, so we try to make sure they are having fun and keep it moving quickly. They are pretty much moving targets and we have to be ready to catch a shot at all times.
Can you tell in which of the above shots we used natural outdoors light, indoors window light, and off camera flash? It’s three totally unique looks, and all very beautiful I think.
Sometimes kids listen to the photographer better than they listen to mommy and daddy!
Below, we had a good time shooting candids with the kids too! We just try and find the right light and let em play.
This was getting pretty close to mid-day sun, so the lighting outside was challenging!
Oh yes, the bubble machine worked wonders!
Now we are moving inside, working with window light, and shooting wide apertures usually around f2.
Little girls do love to play dress-up!
Sometimes I prefer a black & white finish.
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Brydon – Children Photography
July 5, 2010
As many of you know, Brydon (not to be confused with my daughter Braeden) has a very special place in my heart. So does Braeden. I met Brydon a few years ago at a Ballet Petite theatrical performance. Brydon was the cutest little reindeer you ever saw. Since that time I have had the good fortune to use her as inspiration for several of my favorite oil paintings, and I am looking forward to doing more with her in future.
Brydon’s mother and I have become very good friends, and she is very helpful in our photo shoots together. Recently, we braved the bugs in the grass and headed out for a little fun in the country sun. Brydon was interested in exploring an old house that we came upon, so we did just that. On the way out, we saw several deer and Brydon chased after them. This little girl fears nothing (except for little bugs) ! Oh that’s right, we brought my sweet little dog Riley along too.
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Superb model and brilliant photographer/painter artist!! Can never go wrong!!!
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very nice portraits of a beautiful family