Archive for the ‘My Family Antics’ Category

We are in the process of having a studio space available on a limited basis.  M&M has been working hard to build out the space for me.  One of my requirements is that I want to be able to shoot high key photography.  Cosmo likes to go to work with me, he likes to be wherever I am period.  M&M is in the process of finishing the cyc wall (how lucky am I).  Cosmo loves to play on the cyc wall, he’s even willing to pose on occasion.

Cosmo High Key002_0008I have had a really difficult time getting good photos of Cosmo, especially inside.  That is until I met Paula Wessells of Doxzen Pet Photos. Paula has given me several tips on how to photograph a black dog with all black features. Take a look at her portfolio, her photography is inspiring.

In the studio we’re still making decisions on lighting.  Hope to have something on order when I get back from the One Light Workshop with Zack Arias. Lights and a few more construction details and we’ll be booking studio sessions.

Through the glass

February 6, 2010

I was having a conversation with Spike through the window.  He was messing around.  I had my camera (trying to photograph Cosmo).  Spike messing around + camera+a sprinkling of post processing= A R T.

JMSTEAMI love that his left eye is prominent.  (Spike, Ike, and I are all left eye dominant and right handed).

I’ve been wanting to mess around with ttvf and haven’t had a chance.  This will have to satisfy the want for now.

Photo Session with the Boys

December 23, 2009

The boys and I headed downtown Dayton for an urban photo session.  The session started out getting shots for our family Christmas card (I’ll share those in another post soon).  After we got the card shots I wanted to capture a few individuals shots.

This capture was a happy accident.

0002Spike leaned against the wall while I was photographing Ike.  Thankfully I looked up to see this.  Spike was told not to move.  Then it was Ike’s turn.

0003We ended up north of town at a vacant motel.  I’ve been wanting to photograph a session here.  Unfortunately by the time we got to the motel both boys were over this session.

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0005Ask any portrait photographer you know and they’ll tell you the hardest subjects to photograph are their own children.

Boys

November 6, 2009

When M&M and I decided to have children I thought I would have girls.  I have a sister and quite frankly knew nothing about raising boys.  Fast forward to today.  We’re the parents of a 13 year old and 10 year old boys.  I really thought we had gotten off easy on the drama and shopping of it all.

I’ve been to the mall 2x in less than 72 hours.  First we had to pick up a pair of converse at Journeys.

Screen shot 2009-11-06 at 9.53.55 AMLast night we went to AEO because Spike had to have this.

1227_1501_020And Ike had to have these.

Screen shot 2009-11-06 at 9.53.44 AMThis morning was ugly getting ready for school.  Spike thought he could wear shorts with his fedora.  Ummm… it’s 27 degrees outside.  Let the drama begin!

{Names of been changed to protect the innocent… M&M is my husband, Spike is our oldest son who is 13, and Ike is our youngest son who is 10}