This was a good day, and I knew it was going to be good from the start. Jodi is an artist, Mish is a Salsa dancer in Hertforshire and their daughter is currently working on a stage production, so you probably get the picture – a very lively and creative household. However, not everyone was completely thrilled at the prospect of a photoshoot whilst others were eager – a fairly normal household in my experience. So many people (me included!) get slightly apprehensive about being in front of the camera. However,I don’t turn up and straight away get the camera out with the big lenses and click away – that would be so intimidating. We start with a chat (and normally a cup of tea, I do like a cuppa) and we discuss what my clients would like to achieve from the shoot and what their ideal image would be. This is exactly what we did on this day. I also helped choose some clothes and accessories – which is always fun and fresh eyes can help put different combinations together, especially as I’m looking at the clothes differently – I’m looking at how they will work in camera and most importantly ensure that people feel comfortable and good.
This done, I then took a few shots to check lighting levels, angles and to generally get a feel of my location and a chance for everyone to settle down – which all sounds terribly serious – which of course it isn’t, as usual, it’s just a lot of fun. Which is what do really, go and see people, have fun and help make people feel good about themselves – not a bad life at all!
Here’s a few of the beautiful images I took – I have so many more, including some comedic ones. I will ask permission and maybe share them in another post later.
by Linda
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