And now, a fun shoot I did over at Nuuanu Park. Gerri and I tried to schedule something last holiday season but our schedules didn't work out but I'm glad we were able to get in sync. Here are the results.
Here's a bit of my methodology, in case you care to know. :) In choosing a location for a family photosession, I always try to work with the client and pick a location that can accomodate everyone involved. In this case, we had two energetic young boys whom I felt really needed to be in a place where they could play, run free, and be themselves. The playground was a natural choice. Such a location not only gives me a chance to take realistic candids, but it also gives the young ones time to take a break when they are not quite into taking portraits yet. When they tire a bit from play, I gather everyone up and typically get better results on the group shot. Letting them play = a more happy kid = more smiles = no Photoshopping later. (At their age, I never have to extract their smiley face from another shot to paste it on a shot with more positive elements). Oh, I also tend to recommend places with lots of trees and foliage because it not only shades us from harsh light that can unflatter a subject, but too much sun can burn a child out, make them fussy, thirsty, hungry, sweaty. I could write a few more paragraphs, but a photo blog isn't a place for words, right? On to the photos!
