Nakie Boys Series 3

Big brother- little brother.

We keep explaining to E that A will most likely be bigger than him someday. But for now the big brother's still in charge. They are best friends about 95% of the time and we couldn't feel more blessed. They love to love each other, but they are also going in opposite directions (much to mommy's dismay) most of the time. To get them to both look at me and smile is nearly impossible. But we know how handsome they both are- so capturing them in action is really more alluring.

This completes the first nakie boys series.

Nakie Boys Series 2

Alright E's turn.

A wily three year old is not the easiest material to work with as a photographer. Luckily he is 110% character and super handsome (check out those eye lashes).

I warmed up most of these shot in lightroom thanks to my boys' paler than pale skin being practically reflective and leaving them looking washed out. Again, any help is readily accepted (opinions, please???)

I really should be doing before and afters shouldn't I? I'll save that for another topical blog series. How bout?

So, again, the wriggly boy factor- how did I even get these shots? I let him have at the futon- flip the cushion up- make a "bed" out of pillows and covers- crawl across the "train track"- etc. Later the boys pulled the futon half off the frame to make a slide. All this kept them in one general location and yet unposed in the formal sense. And it makes picture time and playtime one and the same. Enjoy!

Nakie Boys Series

So isn't this how so many of us get involved in photography- beautiful children. I'm working on my fixed lens portraiture and lightroom editing. This is all a works in progress, I wholeheartedly admit. I took a bunch of shots the other day when the boys were in transition from pj's to day clothes. The morning light in the playroom was really stunning. I let my camera and models do most of the work. Here are a few of the A man...

I welcome any advice from experienced photographers and any opinions from experienced appreciators. E man shots and duo shots to follow.

P.S. A was getting over pink eye- thus all the "artistic" back of the baby shots. I will share shots of his beautiful face as well. Promise.

Growth

I should be folding laundry... What a wonderful and fulfilling method of procrastination you are blog. Thank you for that- I still feel somewhat productive. Speaking of productive... my darling little plants have been working hard. I really don't have much to do right now other than tend to the weeds and cheer on my little sprouts (nature has provided their baths and and beverages with copious rainfall this past week). Here are some before and afters (two weeks of effort on their part- and a few hours on my part).

Before:
After:

Notice the Marigolds from Kmart... according to my mom, who did not so generously pass down her lovely green thumb, they will help with pest control. I think they are a merry addition to my little green soldiers. They are also a hardy frugal flower (frugal? yes, I think so- high yielding, low cost).

Before:After:We have a few more rainy days ahead peppered with sunshine. I'm hoping this will keep my plants happy. I just went and bought another trunkfull of peat moss for my second bed. Overzealous? Maybe. But this bed is already half full and I'm a relentless optimist.