I had the opportunity to take portraits at Island Park for the first time. I’ve never had to direct models that weren’t family members, and even then I tended to take candid photos over staged ones. I was very nervous to direct people and wasn’t the best at it, especially in the beginning. I’m really grateful for the opportunity I had to learn and grow!
This photo was taken midday with natural lighting. It was cloudy so it helped a lot with the exposure. This shot was fun, especially with the horse. I had a fast shutter speed so no matter if the horse was moving or not, it would be in focus and not blurred.
As you can probably tell from the background, this photo was taken in the same spot as the above one, and same time of day. The photo was taken with natural lighting.
This photo was taken in the same spot and same time of day as the other two, the lighting was natural lighting. I was trying so hard to not laugh with this photo, he had no idea she was pointing the gun at him! The smile on his face about killed me! Maybe ignorance isn’t all bliss.
This photo was taken midday with continuous light and natural light. There was one big light providing the source that we see on her face and hands, and some back light from the window. It was fun getting to move her around with the props that were provided at this station.
What a cowboy! I loved this guy and his outfit. I took his picture under continuous light. There were two lights set up to light him. At this point I’d gotten a little more confident with moving models. This shot was also taken at midday, but it didn’t matter too much because we lit him with lights rather than using natural lighting.
I took this photo outside, midday, with natural lighting. I’d really gotten used to directing models at this point and had a lot of fun moving around her and her partner. As I said earlier, the clouds made it easy on my camera to expose.
Santa Claus? No, but he sure looks like him! This photo was taken in the same conditions as the previous, midday and natural lighting. We tried a few different poses, even one of him holding a purse! I was able to final break the uncomfortable tension of moving models and enjoy myself.
A lovely and easy couple to take pictures of. They had the best energy and you could tell they really enjoy being around one another. I took this photo of them at midday with natural lighting.
At this point I’d gotten very used to moving models and had him doing all sorts of fun poses and costume changes. I took this photo midday with natural lighting. It was a great experience to be able to get out all funkiness with moving models and grow comfortable in it. I’m very grateful for the opportunity I had to work with such great and easy going people!
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