well, maybe it doesn’t start there, but it is certainly one of the most convenient places to pick up a camera. especially having a newborn in the house, screaming (to be photographed)!
throughout the entire process, i’ve tried to take advantage of what was around me. between the maternity shots i was able to take of my wife (and some friends who were pregnant at the same time), it afforded me an opportunity to focus on a specialized area of portraiture that i don’t know that i otherwise would have had an opportunity to explore. the first couple of sessions were basic portraits, and as time went on, i was able to explore a little more and work on some concepts and different themes. i think my favorite maternity session so far was the shoot we did in the field of flowers. i have a few favorite shots from that series, including the backlit one, but i think i especially like this one. just something about all those flowers, and kerri looking down at our future son.
now the next part of the journey begins. combining my love of photography with my unconditional love, joy, and amazement of this new life on the planet. finding the moments to capture, and finding new, creative ways to document the experience. to work hard to become the type of photographer that i want to be at the same time i strive to become the type of father i want to be. there is so much of the world that i want to capture through my lens, but right now, there is no place i would rather be shooting than at home.
