You know, it’s a strange phenomenon with photographers that occurs almost every time we have a client place an order – inevitably the photographer’s favorite image(s) from the session are not ordered for print. Most of what I have in my printed portfolio are images that no one cared about. They take my breath away, they make me hold back tears, I sigh or “awwww” or even gasp when I see them; I love them, but for whatever reason the subjects (or parents of the subject) did not want a print. Sometimes it’s hard to deal with, but sometimes I think it is good that it works out that way. After all, most of our business comes from referrals, and if I have someone come to me or my site that has already seen baby x’s photos, I want them to see something new when they inquire with me.
That said, I have been collecting some favorites over the past week or so and thought I would share them with you.
I love eyelash pictures – love, love, love them! This sweet one has some great eyelashes and I just fell in love with this picture.
I also love close ups – the closer the better. It doesn’t bother me in the least that part of the head got cropped out – I just love looking at those deep, dark eyes and a beautiful grin.
And then there are those photos that make you laugh out loud…
“Hey dude, just so you know, I’m not into all that kissy face stuff, ya dig?”
And then there are the images that capture each person’s individual personality PERFECTLY!
This last one, for me, is gasp inducing. I just love it. I am not even really sure why. It is completely untouched, straight out of the camera, no alteration at all – and I think it is perfect.
More later,
D 🙂