I'm sure this happens in your household, too. The kids are happily occupied somehow. Leaving you to do whatever it is you need to do. Then the phone rings, right? And what happens? The kids suddenly begin screaming at each other, someone is bleeding, you have at least two leg leaches, someone loudly announces they need to go pooOOOOOoooppppp!, they are dying of starvation, the dog throws up.... this happens in other households, too, no?
Well, guess what? SAME scenario happens whenever I pull out the camera for a creative project. I can understand with the phone, at least, because there is a sound that gives the change in activity away. But when I'm in the other end of the house and start a new project, how. do. they. know? I think it must be a sixth sense we all outgrow once we transition into adulthood.
So as has happened every time I've tried to do self portraits when the Lady was nearby, she comes bouncing over and wants to sit in my lap while I do it. Perfect Me and Mine opportunity.
I was using my Nikon 50mm 1.4D, (on my crop sensor) holding it out as far as my arms would reach and trying to pull my shoulders out of socket to do so, here. In camera crop, for sure! So I pulled out the Sigma 30mm f1.4 to get some better Lady and Mommy shots. While she is interested in participating, it must still be on her terms. Not so successful for a wall portrait, but fun memories with Mommy nonetheless!
And what happened to my blond hair? I've always had blond hair. I wouldn't have ever said the Lady has blond hair. A light brown. But look. Both of my children and me have the exact same color hair. In the first photo you have to really look to see whose hair is really whose. I suppose that means no one can tell me blond jokes anymore. Score!
Please visit Misty Setzler | Lubbock, TX photographer next. Can't wait to see her Me and Mine for today!
I shot these with my
D90
Nikon 50mm 1.4D (the first one)
Sigma 30mm f1.4 (the rest)
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Love how you put these together. You two have beautiful eyes.
ReplyDeletehow fun! you gusy have the most beautiful eyes!!
ReplyDeleteokay first off, GORGY. I really really really adore these, I think they are perfect and you could bet your bottom dollar I would have them on my wall in a heartbeat. I couldn't think of anything more beautiful to be hanging on my wall than a mama and her little one playing together.
ReplyDeleteAnd you're a funny girl, how do they know?! for sure.
That first one just got pinned!!! Love those blue eyes you guys have...beautiful for sure! Love the fun ones because those are the real memories we keep! <3
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh, I love these!
ReplyDeletehehe- these are adorable! SUCH a mommy/daughter moments- I <3 it!
ReplyDeleteOh these are awesome!!! I love the crops very perfect... I dread the phone ringing when my house is at peace.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Carey.. SO beautiful! When I opened up this page your daughters eyes made me gasp.. Amazing!!! Both of you!
ReplyDeleteOh oh oh!!! These are gorgeous, and that first is just amazing! Oh I love it!!! Perfect!
ReplyDeletei adore that first one! you two have the most gorgeous eyes!!! love it!
ReplyDeletei love that first shot so much.
ReplyDeleteyou should have it made huge in your home!
fabulous work and i loved reading your words too!
Carey- that first picture is so precious! The blue eyes just capture my attention right away and pull me in! I would definitely hang this up and Im loving your pin it button.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable!! Goodness, both of you guys have gorgeous eyes! It's funny that I did something similar with my daughter for this week too.
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