Posted: February 19th, 2010 | Author: Lara | Filed under: commercial, Performance Photography | Tags: Billy Siegenfeld, dance, jrjp, Jump Rhythm Jazz Project, theatre | No Comments »
Chicago has been treating me well – lots of sunshine & snow, and great February weather. I’ve enjoyed spending time in a theatre again after far too long! Photography in the dark has proven to be a welcomed change – and a great opportunity to flex my photography muscles.
I want to say congratulations to Jump Rhythm Jazz Project on a successful start to their 20th anniversary season! Last night was opening night, and it went very well indeed. Keep an eye out for this company and go see them if you can. It’s well worth it!
Posted: May 12th, 2009 | Author: Lara | Filed under: babies, character study, Client Sessions, on-location, portrait | Tags: 6 months, baby, Cam, character study, children's photography, grow, human, human nature, interpretation, old friend, photography, Seattle, story, storytelling, theatre | No Comments »
My artistic training is rooted in theatre. I am a thespian at heart; a three-dimensional storyteller. One of the things I love about theatre and photography is that they both dig in and truly explore the ins and outs that make a person who s/he is. Photography brings me in touch with so many real-life characters, and each portrait session is a chance to study them and deliver my interpretation.
Here is Cam, about 6 months old. If you look at these images closely enough, you’ll start to notice the soul that resides in his little growing body. He’s like an old friend: inquisitive, good natured, and full of humor.
We tend to think of babies as cute and cuddly, almost the way we see our pets. They are adorable – don’t get me wrong – but so often we’re taken aback by the human qualities within them. Why? They’re human, after all!
Cam’s inquisitive nature has already emerged – it sparkles in his eyes. It’s obvious that his discoveries bring him joy, and energize his drive to learn more. This is human nature at its best!
In each of these photographs you see a flash of a cute baby boy. With the entire image collection, however, you know Cam without having to meet him. He’s had wonderful adventures in his young life, and he has loved every one of them. Yes, he will change over time. He’ll grow, he’ll learn, and he’ll flourish. But for now, this is his story. It has been told.
