Posted: August 30th, 2009 | Author: Lara | Filed under: character study, on-location | Tags: boy, grunge, jump, on-location, on-location photography, outside, wall portrait | No Comments »
This one of my boy is headed for the wall in his room. He’s a wild child, active and moving during most of his waking hours. He likes to go big, and he enjoys making people laugh. This action shot really captures his free spirit, and he’s wearing his favorite color, so what better choice for wall decor? Seeing that it’s going over his bed on a large open wall, I’m thinking 24×36 or so. Time to get out the tape measure!
Posted: July 5th, 2009 | Author: Lara | Filed under: Client Sessions, Composition, on-location, portrait, Uncategorized | Tags: boy, Chicago, children's photography, clothing, family, photography, portrait, relax, what to wear | No Comments »
This little guy was dressed so well for portraits! He looks stylish, coordinated, and clean. But what I like most is that he’s comfortable so he can relax and focus on being himself. There’s enough distraction with a camera around; who needs uncomfortable clothes on top of it? I always aim to reflect the moment, and the subject for who/what it is. These parents knew that to have a comfortable portrait that reflects their son’s real essence, he needed to be relaxed and comfortable.
And while we’re here . . . there’s a lot to ponder about the composition in this photograph; especially the use of lines.
