i finally had the motivation to take some photos using my “real” camera rather than just my iphone….it has been TOO long. and yes, i think my camera DID have a layer of dust on it (kinda kidding…..but that wouldn’t be inconceivable!).
just some quick photos (took about 10 minutes start to finish) to document flossie’s new “hairdo” – pigtails! i really think they suit her…not sure what has taken me so long to try these.
used my nikon d3, 35mm 2.0 lens (because with this wild one…i really have to be at an arm’s length from her….she is insanely busy…almost to the point of being dangerous…so i sacrificed a bit of lens distortion for safety on these!).
i put her up on a bar stool by the great light we get in the afternoon in our kitchen from the french doors. and i worked crazy fast….because she is a hater of the camera. so i was bribing her with m&m’s and working fast to get at least a couple of shots. i’m sure many of you wonder why i haven’t been posting as much…well…you have your answer below. she keeps me busier than i have EVER been in my life. i literally cannot take my eyes off of her for a second. she’s crafty and full of fire!
it really felt good to be photographing a toddler again – it has been too long! i was able to capture a wide variety of expressions by playing “where’s flossie?? pretending to not see her….and by hiding my face behind the camera then popping out saying “boo!”…works everytime!
i got her little dress from target….debated on purchasing it…and now i’m super glad i got it. she looked adorable in it! it is from their harajuku line by gwen stephani (most of the pieces in this collection were a little too trendy for my tastes, but this one was super cute and vintage looking).
hope you all are doing well and that you’re looking forward to the joytography release!
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Holy cute pictures! That lighting is amazing. Sadly, both of my children are camera haters too
Such a cutie! Love the pigtails, especially with the curls!
Could you explain why the 35mm would cause lens distortion? It is because of the lens, the combination of that lens with your camera body, or because you had to be so close to your busy toddler?
Thank you.
such great pictures, glad to have you back!
I am in love with her! You can see the spitfire in those little eyes – such a mischievious grin if I ever saw one.
My absolute fave is her sitting on the welcome matt outside the door!
So cute! I love her pigtails and those adorable red shoes too!
Those are adorable and I LOVE The dress!!
What a doll!!!
Ugh… I’m so jealous of this cuteness!!! Mom of a camera hater right here too
He’s 2.5 and it’s SO HARD to even have him look at the camera anymore. I think I’ve worn him out with it. lol
Oh the cuteness is an understatement! What a great series of pics…LOVE IT!! Please keep up the blog. I love your online classes and your approach to helping others (especially mommies) improve their skills! Thanks!!!
OMG, Kelly! She has gotten so big! These photos are beautiful. I also purchased the same dress for my 2 year old.
Wow she looks so grown up.. loved the photos… the 35mm is next on my wishlist. Nice to have an update