11/08/2010
10/19/2010
Lil Bo Peep ... has lost her focus (no not sheep)
There are a few things to consider when photographing kids. First: What's the purpose... to get a great portrait to use for holiday cards or fine art or to just snap a moment that documents time. Second: what's the light like? Is it midday sun and too bright ...do you want to use flash or would it be better to find some shade and bounce light into the subject. Third and probably the most important: Child Behavior .. Will this 3 year old cooperate or just do her own thing... is she tired, hungry and can she express herself verbally. All things to consider and take in account...Kids just don’t think like adults... The world is tiny to them and they don’t work well with consequences...
Anything more then 5 minutes and we lose her.. so we walk in search of shade and changing locations often revives a little subject... but the walk is long and there are stops along the way.. a snack, a mommy hug and then just to smell the flowers (literally) .... I climb on the other side of the fence and voila an amazing moment just happens and her puppy is right behind...
Don't take a break just because they need it...
Remember your purpose or you lose the moment!
7/10/2010
Just Imagine the possibilities
The most peaceful moment comes at the most unexpected place yet the viewer never knows the extent you went through to get the shot.
6/18/2010
Lazy Daisy Days of Summer
6/10/2010
Cherry Lips and a Man that stands by you...
No one ever knows what will make an EXTRA-Ordinary moment. Me, I have been shooting for close to 2 decades (shhhhhh Don't tell anyone I've been around so long) and the one thing I can tell you for sure is, there are NO happy accidents... Preparation is everything, then let go and it will happen.
6/06/2010
Toto we're not in OZ anymore
We take so many pictures these days.. "Say Cheese, hug your brother, stand in front of the house" All the time trying to capture something that one day might jar a memory or captures a moment... well HOW ABOUT THE DETAILS!... forget the cheesy smile , how about the favorite shoes she didn't take off till her toe popped out? Now this photo hanging in the hall right outside her bedroom will never embarrass her and will always remind her of her impeccable fashion sense!http://www.suebarrphoto.com
5/14/2010
Never ever wake a sleeping baby :)
In fact just keep on shooting.... exhausting the little angle will guarantee a great shot
5/03/2010
A well rested baby is a happy baby :)
have your camera ready right after a nap... feed the little prince and Voila the perfect model... well rested, ad well fed... A perfect shot is sure to happen
4/21/2010
Just How Cute is CUTE!
4/08/2010
Sometimes we just know what will be...
A baby learns how to feed herself within months of introducing solid food into their daily repertoire.. Pick up your camera and just shoot... make sure the bib is on tight, the light is just right and voila a magic moment will surely be snapped... Just make sure you don't stop to edit... take as many shots as you can before the little one begs for mercy! :) These will be the shots you'll treasure forever!
3/09/2010
And their not aliens anymore!
4-7 Months is the honeymoon period to shoot babies... every day they are discovering their own body, their surroundings, and just simple things that bring natural real smiles...
3/05/2010
Bejeweled...
Ah...life's little details... Do we just love the accessories or maybe its the kids actually holding hands...
Is is always about how they look or can a photograph remind you on how they were if you don't actually see there smiley faces sharp? As I have mentioned before maybe being Sharp sometimes means you miss the moment!
2/05/2010
Kids do the darndest thing....
Especially when you don't ask them to!
Stop giving direction and be patient... you'll get that winning moment with just a little patience!
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1/25/2010
MMM Good!
1/11/2010
eye contact is not essential!
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