Monday, January 19, 2009

Opportunity in Your Local Park






For a January, yesterday’s weather was gorgeous! The family and I walked to the local park. Normally, I don’t take my camera but yesterday I felt compelled. I ran smack into a nest of old friends and clients. Perhaps, I should visit the park more often. Two years ago I did a toddler session in the same park. Later a mom apologetically interrupted me asking if I had a business card. She became a client.

Okay, I’m learnable!



Yesterday, I took a series of candids. Some were converted into B&W. I particularly like the strong patterns in the background on some of these. Background patterns add depth to the overall image. With the daughter and mother image, I adjusted for contrast, converted to a B&W and sharpened a bit.

Some kids can be shy while working with strangers but I’ve discovered that in the park they quickly become animated. View this initial reluctance as an opportunity to capture some
intimate imagery because soon you’ll discover why a fast lens is an absolute essential!