Leslie Crane Photography - Senior in the Sunshine

This entry was posted on March 9, 2018 by Leslie Crane.

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.