I've photographed a LOT of kids over the past two weeks. And if there's one thing I've learned throughout these shoots it's that I don't understand them at ALL! They are more clever and cunning than you might believe. And most of them have gone out of their way to outwit, outlast, outplay me at taking a decent photograph of them! They squirm, they make faces and they are quick! One even threw a whole pile of leaves at me and my camera!I am proud to say, however, that not a single kid left a photo session with me succesfully un-photographed. I managed to capture the cuteness- even if it nearly killed me!
Check out these little munchkins in action!
Despite the difficulties of working with children as subjects- I actually really enjoy it. The results are worth the work that is put in. And nothing brings me more pleasure than to deliver beautiful images of people's children to them once they are edited and ready for print. I may not be a mother yet- but I can imagine in the future that a beautiful portrait of my little boy will be priceless to me. As I get into this photography thing more and more- I appreciate the skills I have developed to be able to pass along priceless gifts to others. This is why I got into portraiture photography over all the other areas of photography that I studied in school. I love to capture memories of people in images. To bring people joy. To help them remember the good times in their lives and the beautiful relationships they have with their children and their partners and their family & friends.
Also- I kind of enjoy a little cardio built into my photo shoots- chasing the munchkins! It keeps me on my feet!
2 comments:
Jenn, these photos are wonderful!! What personalities these munchkins all have and you captured that. Very proud and very happy for you!
First photo is divine! looks like you captured this little girl to the max and I don't even know her!!
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