Overlooked

I printed baby/family photos for a client this morning.....you know, the typical baby laughing, smiling kind of photos which every parent loves.  I always feel a little disappointed when the parent overlooks my personal favorite photo (above).  I totally understand why this image wasn't selected for printing; neither the mother's face nor the child's is showing.  But part of me, deep down, hopes that someone else sees the world the same way I do, and likes the same things I do.  I like quiet, tender moments.  I like highlights and deep shadows.   I like mood.  When the right elements fall into place, I get excited because it carries the potential to create something natural and beautiful...like this unplanned shot which was taken during a break.  Perhaps one day,  my vision of what I consider relevant will overlap with other people's taste. 

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Family Fun

 

 

It's been awhile since my last blog posting.  I've been working on several gigs and have been debating whether I should post recent jobs I've done.  I initially wanted to use this blog as a space for my personal explorations, but after much urging from colleagues and clients who want to see my latest work, I caved in and decided to post recent projects. These are photos from a shoot with the Poon family.....Yeeling, Paul, Ben and Tyla.  If I had kids, I'd want them to be just as goofy and adorable as these two.  The best thing about doing a family shoot is that you get to play with other people's cute kids and not have to worry about saving money for their college tuition.

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