My Pondered Moments

Such Fun!

Wow what fun it is to work with somebody who can pose!  It's amazing... you say stand here and turn this way and they do it... no bubbles, candy, or bribes needed!  I love all the sessions I do but this was a fun change from my norm.

Such Fun!

Wow what fun it is to work with somebody who can pose!  It's amazing... you say stand here and turn this way and they do it... no bubbles, candy, or bribes needed!  I love all the sessions I do but this was a fun change from my norm.

6 months of cuteness!

I'm so far behind on posting previews!  So sorry...  but here's this weeks cutie pie, she was full of smiles for me and was posing for the camera.  What fun!

I meant to do that...

Tight Crops – This means super close close-ups where often the face fills most of the frame of the image. These images are about the eyes, and often the top of the head is not included in the image. I meant to do that!

Not-So-Smiley - So many of us have been brought up to believe that a smile is a requirement to make a great photo. Sooo not true! I love a pensive look as much as a big grin. I meant to do that!

I wish he wasn't ______ - just fill in the blank.  All of our kids do things we wish they wouldn't.  Whether it's a wrinkled nose, goofy smile, chewing on their collar or finger... of course you want the portraits of them not doing those little things but I also think it's just as valuable to capture those "wish he wasn't" moments too.  So yes, I know I showed an image that wasn't "perfect".  I meant to do that!

Let’s Be Negative – Negative space is when the subject is placed off to the side of an image and the rest of the image is empty. This is done for artistic impact and I meant to do that!

Left of Center - The most boring position for a subject in a photograph is smack dab in the middle! I know, I know, not what you always thought, right? Trust me! There is a little something in design called the Rule of Thirds that we photographers often employ to enhance visual interest.

The rule states that an image can be divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines (like a tic-tac-toe board). The four points formed by the intersections of these lines can be used to align features in the photograph. Aligning a photograph with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the photo than simply centering the feature would.

Trust me, your child does not need to be right in the center of an image for it to be a good portrait! I meant to do that!

The Light in the Eyes - The hallmark of good portrait photography is good lighting, and the hallmark of good lighting is something called a “catchlight” which is a reflection of light in the eyes. I love big catchlights! I purposely pose my clients for the best and largest catchlights, especially for close-ups. Flip through any parenting or glamour magazine and look at the eyes - what do you see? Big bright catchlights! A lack of catchlights leaves the eyes looking flat, dull and lifeless. I meant to do that!

* thanks to photographer Blair Blanks for sharing some of her original words

Tight Crops – This means super close close-ups where often the face fills most of the frame of the image. These images are about the eyes, and often the top of the head is not included in the image. I meant to do that!

Not-So-Smiley - So many of us have been brought up to believe that a smile is a requirement to make a great photo. Sooo not true! I love a pensive look as much as a big grin. I meant to do that!

I wish he wasn't ______ - just fill in the blank.  All of our kids do things we wish they wouldn't.  Whether it's a wrinkled nose, goofy smile, chewing on their collar or finger... of course you want the portraits of them not doing those little things but I also think it's just as valuable to capture those "wish he wasn't" moments too.  So yes, I know I showed an image that wasn't "perfect".  I meant to do that!

Let’s Be Negative – Negative space is when the subject is placed off to the side of an image and the rest of the image is empty. This is done for artistic impact and I meant to do that!

Left of Center - The most boring position for a subject in a photograph is smack dab in the middle! I know, I know, not what you always thought, right? Trust me! There is a little something in design called the Rule of Thirds that we photographers often employ to enhance visual interest.

The rule states that an image can be divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines (like a tic-tac-toe board). The four points formed by the intersections of these lines can be used to align features in the photograph. Aligning a photograph with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the photo than simply centering the feature would.

Trust me, your child does not need to be right in the center of an image for it to be a good portrait! I meant to do that!

The Light in the Eyes - The hallmark of good portrait photography is good lighting, and the hallmark of good lighting is something called a “catchlight” which is a reflection of light in the eyes. I love big catchlights! I purposely pose my clients for the best and largest catchlights, especially for close-ups. Flip through any parenting or glamour magazine and look at the eyes - what do you see? Big bright catchlights! A lack of catchlights leaves the eyes looking flat, dull and lifeless. I meant to do that!

* thanks to photographer Blair Blanks for sharing some of her original words

2+1=

fun!

This really was a fun session - not sure if mom thought it was but I did!  I had a great time with it and totally enjoyed the all the great personalities! 

Winners!

eI had 3 right answers so I'm going to give everyone a print credit... it's always so nice to know I have people reading my blog!  Thanks Melanie, Elaine, and Trish!  You were all right it's my mushrooms!  I was so excited to find them again this year!

Don't Worry!

This is for all of you moms who are always worrying your child will be labeled the most difficult child ever to photograph....

That title has already been taken... along with most opinionated, most contrary, most frustrating... you get the idea?

This particular session also carries the title for the most reschedule, postponed, avoided, and flat out the longest. 

I just thought you'd all want to know you are now safe from having to worry about all of the above!  My precious daughter has one the title and your children... they are angels!  Trust me... complete angels!

So all that said... want to see the end result?  For all the difficulty, complication, and frustration I must admit, she's still awfully cute don't you think?

And in addition to my own little Tink does anyone see what other long awaited item is in these portraits?  Oooh, how about I'll give a $30 print credit to the person who emails me first with the right answer!

I'll give you a hint... I've talked about this item on my blog almost a year ago...

Thanks for letting me share my own "sneak peak" with you!

Another sweetie

Here is another of the sweeties I had the chance to meet in January... isn't she darling?

A great repeat

I just love getting to watch your children grow! It's such a treat to see them go from sweet little babies to bundles of personality and expression. 

This little guy is an extra special treat to have in the studio because his mommy and daddy are both mean so much to our family! 

Thanks so much for letting me play in the studio with your precious son...

Sweet Baby Boy

What a precious session - I'm sure you will agree.