So I have been thinking a lot lately about this subject of the "perfect" picture....a very subjective thought for sure. For me personally what I value in a picture is more the imperfection in someone. I hope to capture something a little more honest than perfection, because seriously I think all of us are far far from perfect. I love honesty in pictures and images that celebrate that. My personal favorite pictures are almost never the perfect smile, but a smile where you can feel the person's joy, I love that. Drool in babies and babies with toys stuffed in their mouths....Love that! Siblings with a mischievous look on their faces looking at each other...Love that! Curiosity in a toddler....awkwardness in a 9 year old..wrinkles on parents because we have earned them for sure..seriousness in a serious child...I love it all! Maybe I am thinking about this more now as I enter into my new adventure and having to meet new people. It would be so easy to be PC and say all the "right" things, but hopefully in my 30's now I have gained enough wisdom and confidence to be a little more honest with myself and just be me. Which brings me back to the whole "perfect" picture thing. If you are looking for a traditionally thought of perfect picture with hands in all the right places and hair in all the right places with a big smile on your face, I might not be the right photographer for you. I have to say though that I really appreciate that style as well. I went back to my wedding video recently and watched my brother-in-law who is a professional photographer who specializes in weddings work with us. The details that that guy knew to look for were amazing. If someone had anything out of place...he was on it. It really blew me away.
Which leads me to this....my perfect picture is an honest picture (with great lighting:)). Check out this amazing website of a photographer who is not afraid AT ALL to celebrate the honesty in life and relationships...happy viewing... Tara Whitney She has the most honest photography I have ever seen....a true celebration of life as it is.....perfectly imperfect:)
now a few pictures from a couple recent sessions.....
This one is probably my favorite pic from this session....
or this one....
Next session to share...pics taken at the same park...one of my favorites to photograph at...Trefoil.
Bye for now....Susie
Yes, Ms. Tara is amazing. I have followed her since her scrapbooking days! She even came to Mpls to shoot a few sessions last year. Love that girl!
Posted by: Amy | September 06, 2009 at 09:41 PM