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Read MoreA candid photograph is defined as a photograph captured without creating a posed appearance.
My favorite photographs are the ones that are not planned. The raw and honest moments of someone’s life. To be able to capture the humor, love and minor conflict of the moment is something people appreciate.
They aren’t always the photos you’ll blow up on a canvas and hang in your living room. They can be out of frame with a tad of motion blur, but they’re genuine.
The more people and the more interaction, the better the candid photo!
Toddlers are great candidates for candid photos with their sudden gazes of wonder, giggles or tears. Pets are another subject that steal the scene with their waves of excitement and curiosity!
4. Single portrait shoots = Laughing from the conversation. The wind blowing and sending chills through your body. Mocking your mom for telling you how to pose. And when that flower is just a little too funny!
3. Couples/Friends = Bickering about a pose, real-time reactions of proposals and laughs at jokes you both only understand!
2. Families = The chaos of getting a group to to pose!
1. Events = Dancing, singing, eating, laughing and celebrating a life milestone. Events are absolutely prime for facial expressions you’ve never seen your face do!
Recently, I’ve made a point to capture behind the scenes photos and clips of my work. It’s an amusing way to see myself in action. The snapshots tell a story and add more reality to the sessions. It’s rewarding to see the contrast of a quick iPhone photo, compared to the final project.
I often find myself climbing up on odd surfaces or laying down in the dirt. There’s a lot of squatting, army crawling and balance. Photoshoots are a quad workout! I’ve torn my pants and scratched my hands. I’ve stood in waist-high water, shivering on a February morning.
You also get to see the chaos and the odd posing the models are doing. Thanks to camera angles and cropping, the end result hides the reality of the posture that took place!
Photography is a passion I have felt since I was a child. From trying to grab the camera as a baby, to taking pictures of my dolls, I’ve always had a desire for photos. I love capturing people and places. It’s a form of expression. It has the power to freeze a moment forever. Preserve it so it won’t be lost. You can time travel with photographs.
I adore portraits. It’s rewarding when people are excited about a photo of their face or their moment. There will always be a demand for personal photoshoots. The jobs and niches are endless. Brand content. Senior and family portraits. Business headshots. Modeling portfolios. Bridal and romance.
Photography has introduced me to amazing people. Clients have become friends. The conversations and laughs exchanged throughout photo sessions leave me feeling inspired and confident. I have photographed weddings, religious ceremonies and proposals. It is heartwarming to be welcomed into significant life events.
I’ve also taken an interest in the art of capturing places. Inspiring people to see the world. Photojournalism has the ability to educate about culture and the environment. It can raise awareness for a cause or shift thousands of perspectives.
My intention is to continue growing and networking!
