I know my kids' birthdays are not for another few months, but I kind of like using the lull between Christmas and Easter to work on them. Specifically - birthday parties, and birthday portraits.
We think we have a party theme picked out, though Mallory changes her mind several times a week, and then always seems to change it back (so far, at least - knock on wood!) With that done, and some preliminary details investigated, I've been turning my attention to birthday portraits. I did a few of these for a friend last week and will do more next week, so I guess it's only logical that I have them on my mind.
Right now, Liam's favourite toy seems to be Lego, so I decided to do a Lego portrait. I know his birthday is not for another few months, but we were home for the day last Friday and it all just came together. I don't know... can I call this an official 'birthday' portrait when I took it in January? Or will I need to re-shoot it in April? How different will he look by then?
I can't quite decide which one is my favourite. At first, it was this one where he is looking at the camera, hands down. But the more I study them, the more I also like the 'at play' versions. The top one, especially. Thinking I might print one of these big next time there's a sale... maybe to hang in the basement playroom?
I know my kids' birthdays are not for another few months, but I kind of like using the lull between Christmas and Easter to work on them. Specifically - birthday parties, and birthday portraits.
We think we have a party theme picked out, though Mallory changes her mind several times a week, and then always seems to change it back (so far, at least - knock on wood!) With that done, and some preliminary details investigated, I've been turning my attention to birthday portraits. I did a few of these for a friend last week and will do more next week, so I guess it's only logical that I have them on my mind.
Right now, Liam's favourite toy seems to be Lego, so I decided to do a Lego portrait. I know his birthday is not for another few months, but we were home for the day last Friday and it all just came together. I don't know... can I call this an official 'birthday' portrait when I took it in January? Or will I need to re-shoot it in April? How different will he look by then?
I can't quite decide which one is my favourite. At first, it was this one where he is looking at the camera, hands down. But the more I study them, the more I also like the 'at play' versions. The top one, especially. Thinking I might print one of these big next time there's a sale... maybe to hang in the basement playroom?
2 comments:
I agree, I like the top one! Great idea!
These are such great shots Carrie! He is such a boy with everything LEGO! Will be a great memory for him too when he is older.
Just curious of your backdrop, is it paper or fabric? I have been wanting to order a paper backdrop for some amateur photography of my boys, but wasn't sure if that was the route to go or not. Any advice would be appreciated! Thx.
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