In The Moment | Queen Creek Photographer
I was having some thoughts today as I was struggling to listen to my kids tell me all sorts of things about their day. I realized they were asking questions and I was giving answers but I never heard the question. Have you ever done this? Please say I am not the only one. Anyhow, one of the questions asked was, “Mom, when does Karate Kid come out to the movie theatres?” My answer (and the ah-hah moment that I was NOT in the moment) was, “Tomorrow.” What was I talking about? I had no idea! I was just talking because I was hearing talking with a slight influx of the voice and a pause which typically means it is time to answer one of the million questions being asked. (I was caught when the next question was, “really, tomorrow?” Then I had to stop and realize what I had done and ask her to repeat the question. Embarrassing?)
I was sad.
I wanted to erase what was swimming in my mind. I wanted to delete the other responsibilities in my life and really be MOM at that moment. I wanted the kids to count on me being honest with a open ear. I wanted to make a conscious effort to be In The Moment with each hat that I wear. I want to be In The Moment when I photograph, I want to be In The Moment when I teach, I want to be In The Moment when I mother, etc. Should I add that to my 2010 goals? Oh, when is the cutoff date for new year’s resolutions and goals? Did I miss that memo? : )
I am always after the real stuff. I want people to be In The Moment. I want to capture their true interactions and real emotions. Lately, I have been loving my 70-200 2.8 lens so I can get a little further away (hide I suppose) and get those real moments. There is some pressure when being in front of the camera, a pressure to perform. The closer I am, the more pressure. I have tried to back up and I like that experience. Ya know, I am always changing (learning and growing) and by challenging the way I do things, new worlds open up!
Here, a mother truly being In The Moment with her daughter. This was in between some pictures I was doing-I turned to see this and tucked myself in a corner so I could capture its realness. To me, it is a beautiful, real “In The Moment” type moment!
The Perfectly Posed | Mesa, AZ Photography
I usually have children running to and fro… but these guys were experienced. They have this perfect “huddle” pose. It was like they had been doing this for years. We grab a spot, I set up my camera, look up, and they are in position, ready to roll.
Children’s Photography | Mesa, AZ | Eyes
I have this issue, sorta like a pet peeve… its about eyes. First, I am not a fan of over processed eyes! Ya know what I mean? Too colorful, too white, etc. I should go find a picture that I did when I was first learning PS. Oh boy, I really worked the eyes and it was not good. Anyhow, the second pet peeve is out of focus eyes, or should I say oh so slightly out of focus eyes. I have more than my fair share “oh so slightly out of focus” eyes. Here is a little one with awesome eyes. She stared into the camera! I love the color (untouched with PS) and I like the focus but what about catchlights. I love that I can see my stance through her eyes. Are eyes really the windows to one’s soul? (are you noting the ever changing watermark? If you want to give me direction/help and feedback, please do!)
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