Meet George. That’s George of the Jungle, if you please. Many people think she is Jammie, including her mother, but her real name is George, or at least that is what I called her. George was very interested in what I was doing, but, did not want me to take her picture. So, we played this little game—she would hide and I would try to take her photo when she popped-up. This photo is totally about the moment and her expression. I wished that I had a little more fill light on her right side, but, I would not give-up that expression or the dynamic pose for a little better lighting. I believe that the pink of her skin and her blouse play beautifully against the green of the grass.
I can tell you from personally observation, Nick got all those scratches the honest way—by throwing his body every which way without regard to the possible consequences! Nick is totally boy. I could never get him to say a word and I could not get him to blink. This photo is about the intensity of his stare. In the future, if you see Nick at the World Texas Hold’em Championship, bet him; it will be a sure thing! Would you want to play poking with him?
Enjoy.
Another fine example of how children can have totally different views of something. Complete happiness in George's face and complete suspicion in the little boy's face. Even their body language is opposite each other's. Good job.
ReplyDeleteAnne
I like both of the expressions in these portraits, but I wish that you had shown the child's whole head. It seems like this is one of your styles that I am not crazy about. I know they do this in a lot of ads but I still do not like it. I enjoy your blog and finding-out what you are up to.
ReplyDeleteMerl
I like your crops! I think it helps concentrate the viewer on the face and eyes, I don't need to see more hair which is really all you are cutting off. Great expressions too! The darker side of George's face does not bother me either, it seems to outline her cheek and the light in her eyes makes wonderful catchlights. What a darling smile and a gorgeous background. I do kind of wonder what the rest of her arm is doing, I would like to see a little more of that side of her but that is the only improvement I could see in either of these great child portraits. You have to smile when you read the backstory on Nick, what a boy!
ReplyDeleteI like both of them. I believe that you have once again gotten to the essence of these two children. Their parents would appreciate more than anyone what you have done.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Both portraits are well done. The side lighting is nice, the soft background brings the children forward and the sharpness is good. It is hard to believe that these are random photos from a festival.
ReplyDeleteThe Professor