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I photographed my own children in the studio when we had Santa scheduled. They really didn't want to do it, but I had them do it anyways and in the end, t...
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I photographed my own children in the studio when we had Santa scheduled. They really didn't want to do it, but I had them do it anyways and in the end, they were glad they did.
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camera

Canon EOS 5DS

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settings

Aperture f/11 ISO 100 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 58/1

upload_date

upload_date

Dec, 2018

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1711

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+244

Awards

Top Shot Award

Contest Finalist in Image Of The Month Photo Contest Vol 40

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Peer Award

+515

Outstanding Creativity

+19

Top Choice

+6

Absolute Masterpiece

+2

Superb Composition

Magnificent Capture

Superior Skill

Jaw Dropping

Virtuoso

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Great composition! I also really enjoy the concept!

Thank you!

Awesome

Love the Idea of the image. Great Work.

Very good message conveyed. Great work

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Nice photo, sad reality!

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