Kat & Liam Shots

Little Liam was a delight to work with, he had a great rapport with the camera and was more than happy to smile in front of the lens. This selection of shots were taken over two sessions - one in late November 2008 and the second in late January 2009.

As mentioned in an earlier blog, taking shots at home works well with keeping all concerned relaxed and happy. However, I am a firm believer in avoiding using flash if possible and making use of all available natural light.

Bedside shots work well especially if there is a contrasting background or duvet in this case. Also it is worth experimenting with different angles. The two lenses that I use for these shots are the Canon 24-105mm L IS USM and the Canon 85mm f1.8 - the latter, although a fixed focal length, steps down to just f1.8 which can really make portraits "pop".

Always on the look out for detail. Although the above shot is cliched, it is still a fun one to do!