If you read my ‘Chronicles. of. Life‘ post… you will know that I (erica, tomme’s assistant) attempted shooting my son’s photos solo. Well, I also attempted to shoot Master Jonah’s photos. Ahem, Challenge. But, Success.
Entering the world of ‘Beebee’ photography is quite the challenge. Not because of the other photographers out there… but because of the skill it involves, PATIENCE. Yes, many believe patience would come with the job. But dealing with adults versus a baby is different. Adults you can communicate verbally what you want them to do (not that they all listen)… but, BeeBees… well, you just have to wait, hope and pray they will work with you… and when you place them into the position you want… they might stay… or they might not. But, all ‘you’ as a photographer can do is wait. And try to make the family as comfortable as possible. Because, the more comfortable the mom is… the easier she can calm the baby. AND that is what you want and need to get great photos!
{Master Jonah experience}
We shot baby Jonah when he was 2 weeks old. Now most 2 week old baby’s sleep A LOT. Ahem, not Jonah. Jonah apparently started that very day we shot him… with Colic. Yes, Colic. If you dont know what colic is… basically, THEY CRY A LOT! And nothing you can do will calm them… well, hardly nothing. And Poor thing, he was not happy with us. BUT, when his mom got him calmed down… these are the shots we took:
Oh, Beebees. Got to love them!
Until Next time!
tomme and erica
by Tomme
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