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I had the most wonderful time shooting this weekend! On Friday, I did a longer shoot with a special family I photographed almost four years ago. At the last minute, I asked the mom to bring props from their home that had significant meaning to their family. Well, instead of having a pet cat or dog, they have a four foot fish! There is much to show when I finish processing these photos, but I HAD to show you my two faves now because I can’t stop laughing!
Does it get any better than two brothers, and their pet fish?!
When the kids are older, I LOVE to get them involved in the creative process of what we could shoot by asking them for ideas, building a vision together, and seeing where it takes us. These two brothers came up with the idea of walking straight face through the photo, and then turning and giving me the “look”! I put the younger brother in the background, setting him up with a “cool slouch” to add a little more spice! We were all pretty excited about our final result! I can’t wait to hear what they think of these two shots!
Who would ever guess that boys dressed in blazers with a 4 ft. plastic fish would go together so well!
Have a wonderful Monday everyone! May your week hold moments where the most odd things make sense and just work!
xoxo,
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September 19th, 2011 at 8:12 am
now that’s one prop i’ve NEVER thought of. hmmm….a 4 ft. fish. classic.
September 19th, 2011 at 8:46 am
That is fantastic! Love the “looks”.
September 19th, 2011 at 9:08 am
These are so much fun. I’ve been looking forward to seeing what you got. Will be sending you mine soon. 🙂 Can’t thank you enough for the opportunity.
September 19th, 2011 at 10:26 am
Those boys are so cute!
September 19th, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Adorable. That is quite the prop or pet. It definitely adds a uniqueness to the images that’s for sure!
September 19th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Brilliant idea to have the family bring special props that were meaningful to them! It caused me to reflect on what I would bring if the same request were made of my family. Hmmm…….
September 19th, 2011 at 7:57 pm
OMGosh! Huh-larious!!!! The fish SO works!
September 20th, 2011 at 7:06 am
So fashion forward! I think you may start a trend! 🙂 Love the pictures..
September 20th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
“Catch of the Day” or “What a Catch”
September 20th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
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September 20th, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Star fish
September 21st, 2011 at 3:41 pm
*cue music* Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I’m a woman’s man: no time to talk.
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