Brigitte’s Diary

I can’t express how much I enjoy working one on one with someone else who loves photography!  I loved my time with Karen sooo much!  We had a wonderful time talking photography and an even better time photographing her adorable granddaughter.  My focus during our short shoot was a) finding the light and b) setting the scene.  The best way to determine good light is to look into your subjects eyes.  A catch light is that shape of light shining within the eyes.  The best portraits have big, beautiful, shiny catch lights.  This gives your image LIFE!  Take a peek at my website.. you’ll see all the different shapes and lights in my subjects eyes.  The images wouldn’t be the same without!   Karen and I then discussed setting up our scene.  We ventured around her home and I pointed out good shooting areas and why.  I find the key to a stunning photograph is to SIMPLIFY as much as possible.  Don’t shoot in an area that has an over crowded back ground.  Instead select a part of your home that is simple.. maybe under decorated and just plain.  You are.. after all.. wanting to showcase your adorable subject!  If there’s anything distracting in your background the eyes of those viewing your photograph may wander, instead of absorbing the beauty of the little one you’re photographing.  IF there is anything in your image make sure it compliments your subject and draws the eyes of viewers directly back to her precious little face.  My style: the lesser the better!  These are just a couple tips I shared with Karen during our private lesson.  It was an awesome experience and I look forward to meeting with her again in a couple weeks.  It is incredibly exciting watching another grow in their love and ability for photography.  Here is a couple shots I captured during our lesson.  Her beautiful granddaughter: