Head Shots!

I had the opportunity to take some head shots this week. I was pretty happy with them but, why wouldn't I be. I had a beautiful model. Working with Sara was a joy. She was relaxed in front of the camera, had a beautiful smile and she eagerly cooperated with my demands. Ha ha. Doing head shots is just a little different than all my other photos but definitely a fun thing to do.

Family Time is Fun Time

Take a family to a local park and all kinds of fun will break loose. When the family is having fun that is the time to bring out the camera. It's not about the poses and practiced expressions, it is about the fun and spontaneity that makes good picture making.

Where Eagles Fly

After my grandson's 5th birthday we stopped at Conowingo Dam to see the eagles. The kids had such a good time. The dam is a beautiful sight but those eagles. Unfortunately I did not have a long enough lens to capture these beautiful birds, but I got some of the kids!!

The cold weather did not keep the kids from wanting to play outside.

Homecoming!

Teens are so much fun!! I love homecoming but one thing I have learned is parents need to go. I know they do not want to hear that but, the kids are more comfortable when their parents are not around. Luckily for me I have photographed two of the girls prior to this wonderful event. Moms an dads want to be a part of this great day but that puts the teens on guard. It's not a bad thing but the pictures would be much better if the kids were more relaxed. This shoot was sooo much fun.

First Birthday

My granddaughter turned one this past week. We celebrated with a photo-shoot. She was amazing. There was also a birthday party with a smash cake and later a family photo-shoot. More pix will be coming soon.

Little Boys!

I have always struggle with ideas for little boys. It seems there are so many "props" for girls and so few for boys. And for some reason, I seem to be asked to do pictures for more girls than boys. This little guy was just past the 2 week period when it is best to take newborn photos. Who would think a few extra days would make a difference? Well it definitely does. At close to 3 weeks a baby is more alert and stays awake for longer periods. This little guy fussed for the first hour. I might have given up had it not been for a friend of mine. In the end I was very pleased with the finished product but it took lots of patience while we fed and rocked him.

Precious Little Girl

Giuliana was only 4 days old at this photoshoot. She performed like a pro for a first modeling gig.

Pets That Behave

I don't know if I am getting better or if I just have an awesome pet. Well, I do have an awesome pet but she won't always sit pretty for a picture. If I squat on the floor she usually comes over to me. I can never get her to stay put.

From My Seat!

I was not the photographer for this wedding but that didn't keep me from taking pictures. I purposely sat in the last row so I could get some shots.

Family Fun

I am back! It's not that I have not been shooting--I'll never stop that--I just did not get around to blogging. No particular reason. These were taken when my niece came to visit me one weekend. We had so much fun.