>>Break!<< What am I doing? I've been sitting here for a few minutes trying to say something interesting and/or intelligent. This blog isn't my portfolio or how good I think these shots are. This is a diary of my struggle as I learn photography.
It is tough! It's not about having the best camera body, the best lens, or even having several awesome shots. I know I have several of the latter...riightt? rrrriiiggghtt? =)
What is it really about? For me, it's all about the attitude. It's about how you can make your model/client/subject/talent be comfortable/confident/interested during the photoshoot.
It is a struggle for me. I pray that I get good shots and that I can find their natural emotion. Hmmmm. I might have found my photography mantra, "Capturing the natural emotion." I haven't googled if someone else have it but just so you know, I just came up with it right now!
I want to capture the emotion that they want to evoke during the photoshoot. I want to capture that natural smile; that natural kiss; that sense of longing; that sense of bliss? Sure, all that good stuff.
I am genuinely concerned that they are having a good time. Don't let the fire burn out. It is a must!
I strive to keep that photographer-to-subject relationship thriving. A little tilt your head here, move your hand there, and look over there. Voila! You can print that on canvas.
So to reiterate, this is my blog and I can post what I want to. This is my struggle as a photographer.
As the hour long photoshoot with Chad and Cyndi winded down, they wanted to have a few photos with their lovely doggies. I love dogs. My wife and I have two pugs.
Chad/Cyndi, thanks for trusting me to take your photos. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!
Oh by the way. I shot these using an X2ti (thanks 'dre!). My goto DSLR broke when my wife and I went to Costa Rica! My DSLR is fixed now, Canon replaced the entire shutter mechanism. If you are still reading this sentence. You. are. awesome. Clickety-clack that Like button if you like gummy bears; yes it doesn't make sense. >_<
