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Location
I took this photo in beautiful Ventura, California, my home-state, while spending a day with two of my favorite cousins.Time
This was taken in the afternoon utilizing the light streaming in from the sliding glass door that led to the back door. The little guy and I were basking in the rays playing with his toys when I saw the opportunity to take this shot of the light bouncing off of his cheek.Lighting
Natural light, although tricky, can be one of the most beautiful things in a photo. There is something about the way it hits the subject that surpasses what artificial light can do.Equipment
I took this photo with a Nikon COOLPIX L340 - no flash or other equipment was used.Inspiration
The simple beauty of this little boy and his crazy curiosity. And, as previously mentioned, the natural light pouring in from the window lit up his face just right, and I quickly grabbed the camera.Editing
The only thing I did to this photo was convert it to black and white.In my camera bag
Typically, and most often, all I carry around in my bag is my camera.Feedback
Again, utilize natural light - sometimes setting up lighting equipment will cause you to miss the perfect shot. I love to shoot with natural light, and definitely prefer it over anything artificial.