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"Memory is very important, the memory of each photo taken, flowing at the same speed as the event."   ~ Henri Cartier-Bresson

Each of our sessions seems to unfold as its own unique experience, often accompanied by the unexpected.

Capturing 14 family members and four generations gathering for great-grandma's 84th birthday is the focus of this session. As an unfamiliar location, we check out various spots around the home to find flattering light, then take a few test shots.

Today our volunteer helper, bright and precocious Miss L, is quite insistent that she is a good helper. And so she is. Because we are essentially strangers, we think she might be a little camera shy. So Woggy suggests she do animal imitations. Here is her elephant:

  Wizzy takes a few test shots, then Miss L reaches for the camera, mutely requesting her turn. Both Wizzy and Woggy have an affinity for smart, confident women, so who are we to refuse? Once she wraps her little hands around our huge camera, she even directs how the shots should be taken.

While Wogg helps support the camera (for an average-size adult, it is the equivalent of holding up approx 10 pounds to one's face), L squints, aims, and shoots. Whooda thunk this little bitty girlie would do so well? A little editing and cropping, and voila! The Wiz -

(take note of the green day lily stem - it appears in later shots as well - occupationan hazard of a child being so close to the ground - LOL)

Then the two of us being impressed at this monkey's photogarphic prowess! (green stem peeking in from left)

And finally, two of our little cutie, Miss Photographer herself. As it turns out, not camera shy one little bit! (note to mom and dad: when she asks for this camera for Christmas, we disclaim any responsibility - tee hee ...)


Watch tomorrow for great-grandma's birthday portraits.

Comments

[Deena]

Nancy,
And I thought you were joking about Lia giving the $3000 camera a try... Yikes! We're in trouble. Thanks again.
Lia's Mom,
Deena