When I set up this photo shoot it was going to be only one woman who wanted some head shots for her portfolio. What it ended up being was two good friends and a photographer having a blast while taking fun photos on the corner of 6th and 6th in New Westminster!
When choosing the location for this shoot I wanted to have a variety of textures included in the frame, as well as have it close to were the model and I both lived so that neither of us had to travel to far. When the model showed up at our designated meeting spot I was surprised to see she had a friend with her. The Photo shoot I had done before this one the model had brought along some friends and it did not go very well so I was not sure what to expect.
After all the formalities we headed off to get started, as I was setting up I was very pleasantly surprised at how keen and helpful the models friend was. Both women were chatting away which helped me to learn more about each of them and once we were taking photos the friend turned out to be a huge asset. This unexpected guest on our photo shoot helped to direct and inspire both myself and the model, we were all having a great time.
It did not take long before I invited this woman to be in the photos with the original model to satisfy her urge to be photographed by a professional. Of course it was much more difficult for her to give direction when she was in front of the camera and the pressure was on. Both of the women did a fantastic job of taking direction and working on their modeling skills.
We were all having such a great time that we went over our allotted time by an hour or more and I used all the card space I had available and I ran out of battery power. I will never forget how good it felt to connect so deeply and honestly with someone I was photographing. Both Women were extremely happy with their photos and I would be more than happy to work with either if them again in the future.
About the Author:
Jenn is a dedicated photographer who lives in Vancouver British Columbia. She specializes in family portraits where is has a talent for bringing out the finest qualities in each family member. Visit Jenn's website today!
