Big sister, little brother
This was such a sweet moment! Just a minute before this girl's 3 year old brother had made her cry and her baby brother was trying to help her feel better with ...
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This was such a sweet moment! Just a minute before this girl's 3 year old brother had made her cry and her baby brother was trying to help her feel better with little pats and kisses. It was so sweet.
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Location
This photo was taken in the fall, on the beach of the St. Croix River at the St. Croix Boom Site in Stillwater, MN.Time
This image was taken in the evening, right around the golden hour.Lighting
As a young family photographer I tend to be on the move. I direct my subjects in the direction of the light I want to shoot in. In this particular instance I had them facing towards the light of the setting sun.Equipment
I used a Nikon D800 with a Nikkor 70-200mm lens, no flash - natural light,Inspiration
The Boom Site is a favorite fishing and swimming spot for my own family. I've brought families here not only as friends, but as clients because with all the beauty it has to offer, it's a magical place for kids to play. As a young family photographer I always encourage natural interactions between family members. This happened to be a moment that resulted from said interaction and I was ready for the shot!Editing
I start my editing process in Camera RAW, usually adjusting for exposure, contrast, highlights, and color temperature. I use various photo shop actions in my editing process. Mostly it's to enhance contrast and color.In my camera bag
At a minimum, for a typical outdoor family shoot I have my Nikon D800 & three lenses that I depend on: Nikkor 85mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm. I have a large rectangular reflector (5-in-1), calibration card, Nikon Speedlight SB900, white umbrella, & portable light stand.Feedback
I believe that anyone who wants to catch a similar look will need to shoot right as the sunlight is below the horizon and that beautiful buttery light is illuminating your subject in such a way that they are not squinting. In order to get real interaction such as this, you have to be very patient. I always take the time to be on the kid's level, asking get-to-know-you questions, and being silly! One of my favorite ways to get giggles going between two kids is to have them be in a staring contest with "serious" faces. This works most of the time. And the biggest lesson I've learned is that you cannot go into a shoot with set expectations, be respectful and mindful of their space giving breaks when needed, be flexible and look at each shoot as an adventure. Let the kids be kids, have a great time, and you'll get one-of-a-kind imagery.
