I want to take your picture.

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Originally uploaded by JenJenSue

A friend asked me to take pictures of her daughters for their Christmas cards this year. I've never really done any sort of professional photo shoot type of thing before. I think I've honestly felt intimidated. It's scary! Someone asks you to capture the memories of their family and loved ones and make them look amazing? It's a helluva lot of pressure. I'm sure I put most of that on myself, but come on, still...

Anywho, she got Chloe and Sophia all dolled and up had a perfect spot in mind to take the pictures. Me, trying to sound all professional said that we should wait until just before sunset to catch the best lighting. I've heard real photographers say that before, I'm good at acting all professional. They were right too, that lighting makes all the difference in the world!

We had a blast down by the tracks, my favorite picture is here, the one that "didn't turn out". I love how Chloe is trying to give us her best smile, and Sophia is yelling at us that she's cold, with her hands so adorably clasped in front of her. The pictures from that day turned out awesome, I and their mother were very pleased, but really, look at the subjects I had to work with, how could I not make them look adorable?

It made me want more, like a shot of whiskey to an dry alcoholic, it made me crave more! Honestly I think everyone craves some sort of "creation" in their lives. Some people write poetry, or paint pictures, or create lots of babies for me to take pictures of... I just know if felt pretty cool to create something that other people appreciate. Who knows, maybe one day I'll actually collect a buck or two from this, but if I never do, I'll still be happy to make other people's children, and my own Harvey dog look good.

PS - Click on the picture to get to the link of the one's that "did turn out".