This has been the week of boys portrait sessions for sure! I have one boy myself and 2 brothers (no sisters), so I am well versed in dealing with the opposite gender . . . most of the time! This week of photographing started with the 1st of the most handsome, 2 year old, blonde boys. I’ll call him “T”. Well “T” started off with a bang…because he was in full Blue Jackets garb, including hockey stick and 2 sizes too big hockey skates. He was in HEAVEN! I could have photographed him for hours in this outfit and he would have been content. BUT Mom wanted her boy in a more traditional pose also and……well, I don’t have to tell you, that didn’t go over so hot! But we quickly distracted him with C-A-N-D-Y and all was well! Oh No, we are not against bribery here!
2 year old, handsome, blonde boy #2. I will call him “J”. “J’s” obsession was with animals, specifically horses and cows. I mean farm animals are his “thing” right now. I remember when my son went thru the same stage and he just couldn’t get enough. I have a couple of carousel horse props here at the portrait studio and “J” was in LOVE! We were hard pressed to get a shot of him without his horse….until we brought out the C-A-N-D-Y. Mom was close by (as was the horse) and was an excellent photography assistant! She was quiet and stood behind me and let me get his attention. When you see Photographs were the kid is NOT looking at the camera, generally its because Mom or Dad are off to the side trying to make them smile. Here are some sneak peaks of “J”.
Last boy, BUT certainly not least, is “L”. ”L’s” Mom and I were introduced 2 years ago by his Big and very special Bro, “W” via an organization I volunteer for called Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep {www.nilmdts.org}. If you are familiar with the organization, you will know how very special baby “L” is to me. We had his 2nd portrait session at the Studio last night at 5:30. And let me tell you, that kid SMILED all the way until 7pm when I reluctantly stopped photographing him! This kid has the most amazing red hair and looks like his Dad spit him out in the delivery room! Mom knows better! What a joy and blessing all children are, but “L” will always be a little extra special for me! Enjoy the sneak peek and give your kids an EXTRA kiss today from Baby Angel “W”.
