Mindy came into the studio this week. Lovely young woman, full of smiles and genuinely lifts a room just by her presence… and just from what I heard while she walked around singing to herself, she has a great voice, too.
Posts Tagged blue eyes
Holden’s First Birthday
Jul 2
I spent last week visiting in-laws in Michigan and most important on that list was my 1 year old nephew. We did not get to meet him last year since travel was out of the question with the events of last year, so we jumped at the opportunity to go this year.
I felt lousy all week.. fighting off an allergy attack that turned into a full blown sinus migraine that is only now fading, but I did manage to do some photography of the kids at the party…
Holden
Sascha (her blue eyes just fascinated me)
Aiden
We spent the week staying with a friend.. and my kids spent the week staying with my wife’s cousin’s family. As a thank you, I also did a few portraits of their son, Luke…
Ashley
Feb 12
Ashley called me last Saturday morning in a panic. She’d had her hair and makeup done and her photographer canceled on her. She had this grand plan for a Valentine’s Day session she could send to her boyfriend in the Navy. I was glad to help her out. Here’s one of the images from our impromptu OpLove session.
Favorite Image of 2009
Dec 31
Update: I’ve entered this image in a contest.. if you’d like to cast your vote for it, go to this link: http://facesphotocontest.com/bin/Rate?image_id=1009400362
My favorite image from 2009 gains that distinction not just because it is a compelling photograph with a strong sense of story and emotion.. its also deeply personal to me. My dear friend Lar was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2008. She had me do her photo several times during the course of treatment, but none were as emotional as making this image in May in the middle of her chemotherapy. Lar is an amazingly beautiful woman with piercing blue eyes and its those same eyes that are so penetrating here, full of strength and sadness and pain all at once.
She was a Godsend to my wife this year, who was diagnosed with cancer – lymphoma – herself in March. She was able to help with advice and commiseration. They are both cancer free now and ready to put this nightmare year behind them.. another reason to post this image today.
Photography info: This is shot with a dark room for a background and in a room with two skylights above and south facing windows. An off camera fill flash to camera right was used to fill in shadows and get a small catchlight. Shot with a 70-200 2.8L wide open.
Amazing Blue Eyes – Shelly
Sep 25
Shelly came into the studio recently to update her acting headshots. What amazing blue eyes she has… lots of energy, too.
Quick plug for Nik Viveza.. this new tool in my bag really helps with some situations. Here, it helped me darken the lace on this top so that the focus of attention stays on her face where it belongs.
Brad Barton Photography
