More picture taking practice - Urban Style

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The title sums it up...  urban style photography.

Ethan had a  vision test on Friday morning and I had to get back to work that afternoon so after I dropped him off at Gma's I drove around (she lives in  2nd ward, you Houstonians might know where that is, - Harrisburg area, which apparently is pretty popular amongst photographers...I say that because I seen 2 photographers in that area in two days!   I seen this one old warehouse building that was just amazing, I U-turned and I scoped the area out, THEN i seen another photographer setting up.... DANG IT!!!! Oh well, is a perfect location for pics. So whoever you are Mrs Photographer, I am not "stealing" your ideas or anything like that.  I had agreed to do my friend's family portraits next weekend and I have been looking for a spot and she also thinks this would be a neat place. I took the kids Saturday morning for some practice shots.

We got there when the sun was a bit harsh and there was no shade and I didnt have any reflectors, but it was fun and I was overall pleased.

 

OH Look !! It's Me!!!

It was honestly so much fun. This really is something I can get caught up in doing and loss track of time. Although having Ethan with us really slowed us down. I had him strapped down in his buggy but he whined the whole time and when I did take him out he kept falling on the rocks and I was paranoid about what there could be in between the rocks. And Andrea was a little spooked, she said the area was creepy and she wasn't cooperating much, which I do not understand, the kid sits down to watch The Walking Dead with me, I guess the WD is not as bad as reality and actual spookiness.

Cant wait for next weekend when I shoot my friend's family in better light -so anxious!

-erika

30 minutes with Ethan

What can Ethan get into in about 30 minutes (before bedtime):

 Some construction work:

 

and apparently his teeth needed drilling as well:

 

and his nose as well:

explore the toy basket (that i purposely put out of his reach):

 How about this hardhat mom?

and try on baby doll clothes:

 

Bug his sister (that's what brothers do!):

and make a dash for the fridge as soon as daddy opened it:

...imagine a whole day! FUN!

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue.... and I love you... Kids Valentine's Day shoot

I had this awesome vision in my head of a Valentine's Day photo shoot (because remember, it's a passion of mine I've had since I was Oh-so-young, now that I am Oh-so-Old!) with my kids. I even made Ethan a bow tie! I squealed with excitement when I put it on him!

Well it only came to life half way.  It's real hard to try to shoot the kids when at the same time I have to keep an eye on Ethan, the boy is faster than any 2yr old should be.

The outfits came to life perfectly and the weather was ok and the location had to be my front yard because there is no way I am not going anywhere with Ethan in tow and no other adult to help out. (seriously the kid is FAST.) But  I think a great photographer should be able to shoot in any location, so that works to my benefit as practice.

I am still working on my technique and try to find my style and learn my way around photoshop and what PS program I like better and I haven't used a flash in a while (except for last night that I had to snap a quick picture of Ethan and his buddy). Little by little.

Overall, I had lots of fun although I was hoping I would be able to bring out the other props I had. And the girls are such great models, they had fun too! Ethan had fun running away from me as fast as he could. And I was out of breath and sweaty at the end. (that's why there are not many pictures of him, I suppose I will have to master the task of running behind toddlers and shooting awesome pics of them.)

  

 

 

And my all time favorite picture - I am dying to print this one!

Next weekend I think I will steal my friends kids for another shoot! And if any of my local friends out there are interested as well, I would be more than happy to practice on your kids and/or family!

**Update** 

 Since they are Valentine's pictures and I am already decorating, I wanted to share what I did with the prints. (yes, I couldnt wait any longer and I ran to have the pictures printed as soon as I could.)

I added some near my Thumbpeople - 

 So cute, huh! I also have a poster size print that will go next to these but I didnt pick that one up today.

The buffet table-

and I put one near my picture wall... 

 Not sure if I ever shared my picture wall with you guys, but I love my picture wall! and yes, those are real tree branches. The husband thinks I am crazy but I love my branches!

neat huh!

-erika

Because I am a nut...and I dont like naked...

..... what was your dirty mind thinking....????

Well you were wrong, the only thing that is naked is my house after Christmas decorations have come down. It. Feels. So. Weird.

So I made my heart all giddy again and started with the Valentine's decorations. Oh yes I did!

Sneak peak:

awwww.... I cant help all this excitement!

much love

-erika 

(thumbprint family was made by taking everyone's thumbprints and everyone painting/drawing a body on it, using the thumbprint as the face. Got the idea from the turkey family we did for Thanksgiving.... I  might just do one for each holiday!)