First Photo Family Session

Well being busy with my full time job, I seem to forget that I have a blog to update.  Today is Tuesday, June 5, 2012 and poor Casey is sick.  I had to stay home from work today.  I hope she feels better tomorrow.  We are going on a weekend trip to Wisconsin, so I want her all better so she can go swimming and have lots of fun.

I'm also feeling more confident in my photography.  I had my first family shoot this past Sunday for a friend and it was great.  The kids were great and I took some really nice pictures of the family.  I need to try to be a little more creative.  I was nervous so when she asked where to stand, I said anywhere.  I need have more of a take charge attitude and advise her where to stand and what to do instead of her asking me.  I was nervous, so I forgive myself this time.  I also wrote down some things to do in a journal so I can look back at it and say okay, lets try in this way, or remember to change the angle.  I missed some great shots by not changing my angle.  The sun was really bright at 10:30 in the morning so that was a bit of a challenge for me as well.  LESSON LEARNED! Overall though, I loved how the photos turned out.   I just need to keep in mind that this was my first session as a family photographer and to keep practicing and work hard to improve.

Here is a shot of Casey I took on Saturday.  I love the city of St. Charles, IL!

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Have a great day!!

Christine