Location, location, location!

We had a great session with Israel yesterday at Bronte Beach. He took us around to different locations he normally shoots at and explained how the light behaved in each spot and the types of images he is able to achieve there.

Magdalena and I went around afterwards and shot each other with some of Israel's recommended locations. Here is one of my favorite shots of her...

Afterwards I had the opportunity to watch Israel in action at Coogee Beach. He had a shoot scheduled with a family (2 parents and 2 twin boys- 2 years old). Hilarious! I held a stuffed tiger and a stuffed dog for most of the shoot and acted as "smile inducer". This shoot involved a lot of racing after toddlers and a lot of bribery. But I think the final images will be amazing- I can't wait to see them!

Lessons learned:

1. Take time to make your clients feel comfortable during the shoot. Talk to them about their kids, their jobs, their hobbies.

2. Get parents to tickle their kids. The smiles are incredible!

3. Prop a stuffed animal on your head or your lens if necessary!