I have two nieces, both of whom are used to me pulling out the camera on occasion and making them pose for shots. Poor girls!
This is Abbi, she's eight, a source of constant inspiration, and one of my two 'Mini-Muses'.
This is Abbi, she's eight, a source of constant inspiration, and one of my two 'Mini-Muses'.
As with many kids her age it's a real challenge getting her to sit still for two minutes, to try and get her to be serious for long enough to take a good portrait, and to stop her trying to touch her nose to the camera lens. (She likes the 'in-your-face' shots!)
The following shot is one of my favourite photographs I've ever taken. Ironically, Abbs (one of many nicknames for her) looks remarkably like her dad, but she's very solemn, serious and her expression is very thought-provoking to me in this particular image.
I get the feeling that it's a shot that I'll be doing as part of my nornal portrait portfolio again and again with every subject I shoot. Something about the eyes....
Anyway, I'll finish this post with a wee shot of Abbi and I, with me being me and Abbi being.... well.... Abbs!
Craig
Craig
Lovely shots Craig, Abbs is a better model than many out there! The solemn shot had me look back a few times - very captivating and thought provoking.
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Cheers, Sarah... she's daft as a brush, but lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm glad you can see why it's a favourite :)
Craig