February 7, Steven

I will be posting photos of Steven on and off for the next couple of weeks because 1. he’s cute 2. he’s going away to college in the fall and I won’t see much of him anymore and 3. he’s a great subject for my senior portrait experiment.

I am planning photos for the boy’s senior pics as we speak. He wants a somewhat elaborate set up and it’s going to take some planning. In the meantime, Steven’s mom asked if I could take Steven’s photo and finally, two weekends ago, we headed out into the freezing cold, poor boy. The black and white photo doesn’t show his red ears and nose.

I asked him meet me at 6:30 am. I wanted to get the sun as it was coming up. Unfortunately, this photographer forgot to bring her speed light. Thank goodness I warned them ahead of time that I wasn’t a professional.

Here is the SOOC – before. Half the photos turned out like this – I almost cried. I didn’t want him to relive the torture of having to pose for me in 35 degree weather – and all that planning for the perfect sunrise to be repeated again – ugh.

And once more my camera sensor is dirty!

Fortunately I was able to play around in Photoshop – what a life saver.

Until finally, we have this photo. I love his expression here, so mature, so Channing Tatum with whom I recently have become familiar, thanks to the girl.

I can’t wait to show you more of him!

For Sweet Shot Tuesday.