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Two weekends ago we drove north to Spokane to visit our good friends Jon and Jen. Dave and Jon were college roommates and we’ve managed to stay in touch for all these years. Jon’s wife, Jen, is one of the sweetest women I’ve ever met and I really enjoy her amazing company. They’ve got the cutest little guys, too. While we were visiting them, we managed to sneak in a quick photo session. Here are a few of my favorites.
One last one of my Claire and little Henry hanging out.
I love working with kids. My photography career was spurred by my love of capturing my own two small children. This past summer I had the opportunity to attend a workshop with Chicago-based photographer Audrey Woulard, one of the premier children’s photographers in the country. I learned so much at that workshop and I can’t say enough wonderful things about Audrey.
So working with kids–I love it! I try to ease into the shoot. I’ll never ask them to smile or say, “Cheese!”
Generally, when I show up to a shoot, kids are usually a little camera shy. See?
(This image was processed with a bit of a film-like texture and the black and white conversion was on the moody side. It’s a bit dramatic, and sometimes this can really suit an image!)
Then I talk to them. Play peek-a-boo or ask them about their favorite toys or foods or friends. And they start to warm up…just a little bit at first.
(Again, a bit of texture here, but a less moody-feeling black and white.)
Then, with a bit more talking and playing, I can usually get a happy face. (Hint to parents: it’s a great idea with little ones to schedule morning shoots so that kids aren’t cranky and ready for a nap!)
And there we go! My schedule is filling up quickly as wedding season approaches, but I do have room on my schedule for a few portrait sessions each month.
(For photographers or anyone interested in photography, I’m going to start a series soon about my tools and post-processing of images, so stay tuned!)
On Sunday I met the a wonderful family at Howard Amon Park in Richland, Washington for a shoot. It was a bit touch and go because the weather was very cold, but we went ahead and did the shoot and ended up with some great images. Pedro, one of the brothers, is a two time Iraq veteran and will be moving to Georgia with his wife and young son next week. With the whole family together so rarely, it was important to capture some images of them together before the big move.
Here’s Pedro’s son, Cameron.
The brothers. I love how tight and tough they look here. Definite camaraderie.
Here Aunt Sandra takes Cameron for a spin in the snow. We were all huddled together in front of the fire place of the community center to keep warm and were running out every few minutes to snap a few shots.
A little initial action.
Baby J. and his proud parents.
Cameron was definitely happiest romping with his family in the snow.
Isn’t this sweet?
Sandra had Cougar wellies. I so want a pair.
Aren’t his eyes amazing?
So are his.
A sweet moment between a mother and her son.
The whole gang. Look at the flakes!
Pedro and Cam share a kiss.
