Okay, now that I’d chosen outfits, and completed lovey shots, it was time for Abby and Thomas’ session. I discovered a new “perfect” location around the big base lake and was so excited to try it out! We dressed the “babies” (they are 4 and 5, but we still call them babies), and packed up the tripods and cameras and headed out just before sunset. As soon as we arrived, I realized that I had forgotten my reflector! I decided to shoot without it, because I wouldn’t have another opportunity to do the session before the big boys arrived. Setting one camera up on the tripod for video, I attempted to capture the images I had envisioned with the other. Instead, the babies took me on a wonderful journey of spontaneity and joy. I never did get my ideal images; but I discovered something better.
Thirty minutes later the sun had set and Ryan and I started repacking equipment back into the van. I had so much fun doing this session, even though I didn’t get the portraits I wanted. Oh well, there’s always next time…