fall photo shoot 2014

This past Saturday was a beautiful, cool fall day here in Ohio. I always enjoy taking the kids to the farm to get their photos taken. These were shot during the evening. I use a Nikon D80 with a Tamron 18-270mm lens. I prefer natural lighting when possible. The kids and I had great fun, and many thanks to my mom for helping the kids to smile for the pictures. Of the 132 photos taken, these were my final and favorite pictures.


In black and white:

In color:

Together. (Getting multiple children to stand still, smile, and pay attention can be quite a feat.)

prairie princess

I was able to do a photoshoot for some friends this past weekend, and the little girls looked so darling in their little white dresses. The weather was perfect - sunny and warm - and we met at a nature reserve, so the sounds of the birds and the wind in the trees were so peaceful. Some of the photos looked like they walked right out of Victorian England and the freshness of the gardens within. Of course it makes it fun when your subjects are so adorable. Here are a few of my favorites of the little girls.

walkin' in a winter wonderland

I love taking photos after a fresh snow. These are from the snowfall last week, and the way it is looks today, I probably will be able to get more pictures of this loveliness.

long shutter

When there is a heavy snow, my mother makes special provision for the birds, makings them places to be protected from the weather while they eat. She leaves branches in piles, or pushes the snow in mound walls so the wind won't reach them. I enjoyed getting a few photos of the birds at her place while they were eating. I think birds are so beautiful, and a special part of God's creation.

Slate-colored Junco 

Cardinal

Downy Woodpecker

"Tommy" Tufted Titmouse

Finches

A little area to eat on the ground