Ask any serious photographer who shoots pictures outdoors what time he or she wants to do your session, and I would bet LOTS of money that you'll hear the response "one hour before sunset."
I know that's what I always say when I am asked that question! Harsh, midday sun is a "no-thank-you." Give me that soft, golden hour glow any day.
BUT... this past fall my schedule got a little away from me and somehow I ended up shooting this senior girl's session between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on a bright, sunny day. And... I couldn't be happier about that! I actually loved embracing the sunshine, and I loved working with this senior girl.
It turned out to be fun to look at light in a new way, and at times I decided to embrace the overhead sun. (And sometimes I hid from it!)
Bright sunshine aside, this session, in most other ways, is pretty typical of what I love to do most with my senior clients. Andrea is a serious classical flute player (I photograph a lot of musicians) and an extremely intelligent, adventurous young woman. I love interesting light, color, and environment, and I love photographing musicians out in nature.
I think that full sun was perfect for her style and personality. And I loved having the challenge of finding and using different kinds of lighting on this beautiful fall day.
A little bit about me: I am a family, senior, and headshot photographer in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. I love to shoot outdoors, in the studio, and in my clients' homes equally - anywhere that people want to be. I am so grateful to my clients for being more than just clients, but friends.
I truly love what I do, because I love the people I get to work with.
And who wouldn't love a girl who wore J.S. Bach socks for her senior pictures?
This particular session was so much fun, I think I'll schedule a few more during the hot midday sun again - on purpose!
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