Kid Photography

I have to admit - I do not concider myself a family portrait photographer, or a wedding photographer for that matter. When people ask me what type of photography I do I reply, "anything but weddings" I lump the family portrait in that category.

But, every once in a while I will break down. Friends will ask if I could take some portraits - I have a hard time saying "No" (but please don't ask!).
And every once in a while I'm really surprised at the images I get. Kids are amazing creatures. I don't have any (that I know of) so it is always a treat when I get the chance to take photos of kids that are energetic and have lots of expression. Now I know why Jill Greenberg likes taking photos of kids - Always changing, never boring.

The Color Card Assignment

Before the start of any photo shoot I use a color card - as every photographer should. After two photo shoots this weekend (and going over the images later) I noticed that those images were very candid, and sometimes funny. I started to go through some past assignments and noticed that most of them were great, spontaneous moments that really could make a wonderful series of images.

This is what I love about photography. Anything can come from everything. You just have to be willing, and open, to see it. So from now on I'm not going to take these pre-assignment moments for granted. But instead shoot them as a personal assignment.

I'll have more to show in the future.