Oh gosh. I freaking love these playful family photos with a sweet toddler. It’s one of those times when everything comes together perfectly. For instance, the family is perfection. Mom and dad are so gentle and easy to be around. And baby boy could not be more of a delight. My mom genes were in full force. I wanted to be this cutie’s adopted auntie. I could easily spend a bunch of time playing with my little friend. Last year he was only a few months old and even then, he was a dream. Check him out as a new baby here.
The light and weather were spectacular. I always try to schedule my sessions in late afternoon when the sun is low in the sky. That is how we get that golden back lighting that evokes an emotive response to an image. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible for a client to schedule at the perfect light time and sometimes there is cloud cover which changes the look entirely. Those sessions can also be great but late afternoon back light will always be my sweet spot.
My Approach
My philosophy for shooting with little ones is pretty simple. First of all, they run the show. If they are pissed off, we are all screwed. So we do what we need to do to keep baby happy. Sometimes that means lots of breaks and freedom to toddle about. And sometimes that falls right in line to the second part of my approach; lots and lots of family cuddles. I find that, the closer the family is in proximity and the more interaction amongst them, for sure, the better the final images. That is how I am able to capture real moments of love and connection.
Gear and Settings
Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: 24-07 2.8 Settings: It was late in the day so ISO was at 800. I kept the Aperture around 3.5 for the group and because toddlers move and the Shutter Speed varied depending what direction the subjects were facing.
We change over time. And I’m not just talking about our exterior.
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As we move along through life, we experience new things that build us up and give us more confidence.
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Or maybe we get softer and more open.
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Whatever the case may be our aura changes, the energy we put out into the world grows and evolves.
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It’s pretty obvious when you’re using a 10 or even five-year-old Headshot.
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It’s probably time to update it. Make it a true reflection of who you are right here and now.
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To be at the beginning of anything is a wonderful place to be.
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The potential to design the life of your dreams of with the person who wants to make your dreams come true is the best place to be.
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Of course Life never happens perfectly. Wrenches will be thrown.
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Which is why who you choose to do life with is probably the most important choice with the most impact a person makes.
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No pressure though lol.
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But seriously, this is where going with your heart and trusting your intuition is paramount.
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You just know.
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And it shows.
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If the weather hasn’t been a clue, let me remind you that fall is here!
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Fall colors is a popular request for family photos.
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The color in the trees comes and goes very quickly in late October and early November.
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So if that is your dream session, you need to be on it right now.
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Reach out and I’ll see if I can help.
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I do it because I’m love it, but it’s the most fun when my clients love it too.
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The feeling I get when someone lets me know how much they love the photos is unmatched.
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So thank you so damn much.
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