Okay, so that sounds a little odd – but it is the truth. Mom and Dad were kind enough to go along with me when I asked for some of their time this afternoon. We stopped by Black Sheep Antiques and its owner graciously allowed us to roam around while I snapped photos. The shop is full of neat, neat pieces, and the selection changes constantly. I picked up some old letter blocks to use for upcoming baby shoots – and could have done more damage than that!
I have to say that taking photos of Mom and Dad was certainly different. Upside? Dad gave me hints about good light, use of mirrors, and interesting patterns. Downside? Well, when you tell your parents to stand closely, face to face, be prepared for a possible awkward moment. Needless to say, I got genuine laughter from both of them.
Today I learned that shooting two adults is different from shooting families and babies. With families, the parents are busy chasing a toddler, or smiling at him or her, and capturing those moments comes more naturally. Babies? They’re darling any which way, and if they’re fed and warm, willing to try anything. I’m looking forward to spending more time shooting couples and learning how to create opportunities for them to respond to each other. That’s probably what I cherish the most about spending time with my clients; seeing people interact and stopping those moments in time for them. I can’t help but think of what I do as an act of service for those I see through the camera.
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