Hard Earned Day – 1
After some trying shoots of larger groups I’ve avoided anything involving a larger number of people. Whether the cause was my inexperience or a lack of communication of what was expected and wanted or other factors does not matter. What matters is that I’ve learned more since that time and I stepped out of my comfort zone to have the best photographic experience of my life.
The kids (I feel old saying that) were so photogenic, in such a great mood and just so fun to work with. And they should have been in a great mood. They just had a huge accomplishment, looked the best they may have ever looked and had a fun evening in front of them not to mention a future full of possibilities.
I had a great assistant, Becky’s mom, who was invaluable as a VAL (Voice Activated Lightstand) and at posing and catching details I would have missed. It was a great learning experience for me.
A thought crossed my mind during the shoot. I wonder if the vastly increased presence of digital cameras has made younger generations more camera accustomed and less shy. Maybe it was just a great group of friends in a great mood on such a big day.
Enough philosophical musings; on to the photos.
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