My Grandmother
June 2, 2008 | Filed Under Family Portraiture, On Location Photo Shoot | 1 Comment
I went to photograph my grandmother a couple weeks ago and she warned me she didn’t like to have her picture taken. I told her not to worry because I was a professional. She kept saying no one wants a picture of her, but she relaxed after a couple shots and soon I was able to capture the spirit of my grandmother. On the surface, she’s a sweet old woman in a tiny frail frame. But she is full of life and positive energy, and she’s not afraid to put a grown man in his place (or to make him cry if it will do him some good). She’s always cracking subtle jokes that are unexpected and quite funny. That’s the grandmother my family all knows and loves. She’s a joy to be around and I’m so glad to have captured some images that speak louder than my words ever could…
Oh, one more thing - at the end of the session I showed her a couple frames and she almost gasped with surprise, “Well, those aren’t bad at all!” Did I mention I was a professional, Grandma? I love how good photography can be redeeming; how it can help dislodge the distorted perceptions we sometimes have of ourselves. That brings me joy. Thank you, Grandma Helen!
Mother’s Day
May 12, 2008 | Filed Under Community, Daily Life, Family Portraiture | 1 Comment
For Mother’s Day, we tried to take Mom out to the Olive Garden - but it was an hour and half wait. So we headed over to Camille’s Sidewalk Café instead and couldn’t of asked for a better time together! I’m so glad we brought the camera along to capture our fun together - although the 20D is starting to show its age (darn that noise!) - the real treat is that Heather shot most of these. She’s keeps denying it, but I think she’s going to be a photographer someday.
Happy Mother’s Day! I’m really grateful for my lovely mother and all she’s done for me throughout my life (as well as the rest of my family!); I’m really proud to be friends with her now as we mature in years. And just in case you don’t hear it enough, Mom - I love you!
Family Portrait Gift
February 11, 2008 | Filed Under Family Portraiture, On Location Photo Shoot | Leave a Comment
It’s always a little tricky capturing the moment everybody is engaged and looking good for larger groups (i.e. roaming eyes, blinks, etc.). It took awhile, but we all worked hard and I think it paid off. We have a great looking portrait to give to “Mom and Dad!”
Bayne Family Portrait
January 23, 2008 | Filed Under Family Portraiture, On Location Photo Shoot | Leave a Comment
Everybody needs a family portrait, even photographers; it’s just more challenging to take the picture AND be in it at the same time.
Meet my dad. He hates having his picture taken! From years ago, we have several JC Penny studio portraits hanging up in the hallway - each with a big ol’ scowl plastered on Dad’s face. But I don’t see it here - all I see is how much he loves his wife and how proud he is of his family! Doesn’t he look like a fuzzy, cuddly teddy bear? Love you guys!
