>>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. >_<
I LOVE ALL OF OUR PICTURES, REMAR!!! Thank you SOOOOOOO much!!!!!! :) Where is the "like" button?? lol. These pictures are just what we were looking for and we love so many of them!!! Thank you for your time and skills. "Thank you" just doesn't seem like enough!!!
ReplyDeleteCyndi :)