Charlotte, North Carolina Children’s Photographer | Tiny Tuesday – Surprise! It’s 2012!

Wow! Where did the last year? Do you find yourself saying that every January 1st? I know I do. Usually around June, it seems like time is moving at a normal pace, but then in a blink, it’s December. And now, January.

The past year was an amazing one for me, and I still have a ton of sessions to add to the blog. I’m so thankful and grateful to everyone that supported me this past year and helped me fulfill my dream of being a full-time photographer. I have so many wonderful people in my life, and this would not have been possible without them. Thank You.

And now, it’s Tiny Tuesday! I thought this image was a perfect start to Tiny Tuesday for 2012. I think it captures how I feel right now, but it is also one of my favorite images from this past year.

This image wasn’t planned. It wasn’t posed. It just happened. And honestly, it wasn’t until the image was captured in the camera that I saw any resemblance to a previous movie poster or childhood actor.

So, how did this happen? It was during a break in the session. The family was changing clothes and getting ready to head to another location, and this young man was taking a snack break in the kitchen. But he was sitting at the counter, and I saw some beautiful window light coming into the room. I originally asked if he could move to the table, so I could get a better shot. But, he was comfortable at the counter. OK. That’s fine.

I adjusted my camera settings for the location he was sitting and asked if I could take his picture. He shook his head, and covered his entire face with his hands. OK. That’s fine. Technically, it was his snack break.

But I didn’t want to give up. I loved the light. I loved his eyes. With kids, you have to be patient and let them lead the way, but still help guide them to the shot you want. So, I got the camera ready, focused and held still . . . waiting. He wasn’t moving those hands. He sat at the counter holding his hands over his face for a few minutes, and I waited, ready to capture a glimpse of his face. I’m not sure who was more stubborn at that moment. But I was having fun with this challenge.

“OK.”, I said. “I guess it’s time for me to give up. I’ll just have to put the camera away and get ready to head to the park.”

He was curious, and slowly took a peek by pulling his hands straight down. But my camera had not moved and I was focused and ready to make my image. I had a split second before he realized that I was still sitting there with camera in hand, and I got the shot before he was able to put his hands back over his eyes.

OK, so I was a little sneaky that day. {I’m still giggling about it}. But when I looked at the back of the camera, I just laughed to myself. It wasn’t planned, but it was a fun moment to capture.

Enjoy! And Happy New Year and wishing you a wonderful 2012!