I remember seeing how much natural light flooded their living room. In the morning, it would come through the big bay window in front; in the evening, through the glass doors, via the sunroom. In my head I’m thinking, “yes, this is perfect for pictures!” It was a good as I’d hoped! An added bonus, I had a 50mm lens for this session that I was borrowing to test out. Honestly, I don’t think I could have gotten the pictures I did without that lens. The natural light was flooding in! I'm getting my own very soon, because it was just that great! The day before this session, I had been reading about doing sessions with children and I’d also done a webinar on authentic posing a few days prior. Both resources were invaluable. Opal obviously is pretty good and easy. Her brother I just shot as he played and the images are so precious. He’d come interact with his sister, giving her a kiss or patting her, and I’d capture it. Or he’d come sit down on the blanket. Okay, take a picture. Things that might be normally considered an interruption turned into some of my favorite images from the session. For the pictures of Opal with her family, I didn't pose them other than telling them where to sit. I simply took photos as they interacted. That’s how I get images like Mom touching Opal’s nose, or Dad holding Opal in front of him and looking at her. Unless they’re directly looking at me and smiling, it’s just what was happening. I’m obviously just starting out, but this idea of authentic interaction and posing, if it gets images like these, then I’m going to stick with that. I love how these pictures turned out. More importantly, Mom loved how they turned out. That’s what makes me the happiest.
I loved doing the session. It was so much fun. I loved editing the pictures. I’m super happy with how they turned out. But knowing that the family I’m serving is blessed by these images is the best part. It’s part of my “why”. I want my pictures to always bless and inspire; to tell a story and connect with people who see them. I think I succeeded with this session.
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Hi! I'm Sarah!
I am a natural light portrait photographer. I've been taking photos since 2014 and would eat a smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe for lunch everyday if I could. Thank you so much for stopping by. I blog about sessions, things I'm learning, stuff in my life, and information for YOU, my client. If you like what you see around the site, I'd love to work with you! I'd also love to connect with you on Instagram. I'm @sarah_jayne_photo :) Archives
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