July 12, 2007

• Meet Kevin, Bryan & Alex
  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  Children are among the most difficult and easiest to photograph. That doesn’t make a whole lot of sense I know.  I think children are some of the most difficult subjects to photograph because getting them to sit still or to look at the camera or pay attention to what you are doing is rather difficult.  For most children, going to take pictures are always a bore and no fun at all.  I remember as a boy my mom had to bribe me to take photos at a studio once in order to get me to smile.  Photo shoots aren’t exactly the most exciting thing for kids but parents always want photographs of their children for memories and what not.  Children are the easiest to photography because they don’t consciously care or worry about the camera.  They basically act themselves as if the camera never exiists.  For me this is the joyous part of photographing children.  Sitting them down for a family shoot is a challenge but capturing them in life’s moments can seriously be priceless to me and most importantly…the parents.  Nevertheless, kids are always fun so have fun too! =)

  These are the boys of a close family friend of ours and they have grown up so fast since the last time I saw them.  I still remember when Kevin (the oldest) was born and now he is six.  I few things I did learn from the shoot.  If you are photographing children out of a studio, remember location matters.  At least I think so.  Why?  Because you need a place that will entertain or evoke the children to be themselves and most of all find a location where they can have FUN!!!!!!  Notice the photographs taken were at a playground.  A familiar place to do photo shoots but its ideal for children because it gives me a chance to photograph them as they are and while they are having fun playing with each other.  If you take kids to a boring location your photography will exhibit the not so fun emotions of the children based on the location.  As Scott said it…Light Light Light…for kids its that too but Location, Location, Location too! =)  So if you take pictures of kids, pick a fun location! 

  Random Thoughts:
  Ratatouille is another sweet movie from Pixar!  I enjoyed the story and the characters a lot! 
  Tell me why you love your Mac?
  London & Paris…the countdown begins now (12 more days)
  
  Photos to come…Amy and Jenn…stay tuned

  Thanks for reading

  Cheers,
  Steve

  PS – Are my photos getting cut off when you view them?  Please let me know, thanks!
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