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By: tutu

tutu — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:39:05 +0000

These pictures are amazing. This work is beyond what a professional can do. You have my admiration, Barb =)

By: building wood privacy fence (Noah Fleming)

building wood privacy fence (Noah Fleming) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:49:10 +0000

These pictures are amazing. This work is beyond what a professional can do. You have my admiration, Barb =)

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:15:31 +0000

Thanks, Amy.

By: crunchy domestic goddess (amy)

crunchy domestic goddess (amy) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:37:59 +0000

those are all gorgeous pictures. nice job, barb.

By: Barb

Barb — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:59:40 +0000

A reflector could be helpful, Marchet. We were on campus with huge trees all around us, and still found open sky. How I’d love to be in a place where the trees grow like weeds, though!

By: Marchet Butler

Marchet Butler — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:47:22 +0000

Thanks Barb! You are always so helpful. I think I also might need to get a reflector to help with the catch lights since it’s hard to find a spot with open sky behind me here in Georgia. Trees grow like weeds here! All my best. Glad you liked my autumn leaves pictures.

By: Barb

Barb — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:12:48 +0000

Thanks so much, Marchet!

I try to position my clients in a location where there is no direct or dappled light on them, but where there’s open sky behind me. If you position yourself a little above them, they are looking up at you (therefore making their eyes wider, which looks nicer) and getting those wonderful catch lights! Unfortunately younger children don’t want to sit still while you look for the best place/position, so it helps to find it on somebody who is more patient before getting your littlest clients into place.

I hope that helps!

btw, I took a quick look at your latest post and you’ve got some wonderful shots there! I love the third one down with the branch of red leaves and all the green tree bokeh behind it.

By: Marchet Butler

Marchet Butler — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:56:14 +0000

Barb,

I’ve been an admirer of your work for several months now. These last couple family sessions in the fall have been a real inspiration to me! I love the catch light in the eyes on these. How do you position your clients to get that? They’re gorgeous!

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:05:57 +0000

Thanks, Ladies!

Kim, I’m not sure Tara will see your question, so I’ll let you know that she did make them.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:36:31 +0000

STUNNING, to say the least. This is a family of lookers! Barb, your photographic expertise and artistry is so impressive. I can’t wait until we have another need for pro photos And Tara, I love the girls’ sweaters! Did you make them?