However, when temps reach 30 below and the sun sets before four in the afternoon...
well, I am rethinking indoor photography - at least during the Northwood's frozen season.
Flashback to last February...
I wandered my home during different times of the day, noting the quality of light - whether direct, ambient, diffused. After assessing what I had (and when) to work with my home's natural light, I invited the sweetest little girl over to model.
Using a little child is not only a bundle of fun, but she would be easier to tuck into spaces and into pockets of light.
So before Valentine's day, I crafted a few photo ideas and invited Ruthie over. In return, she would have little valentines to send.
Get ready to say... Awwwwww!
This is positioned by double glass doors, to the camera's left.
I made sure there were plenty of catch lights in Ruthie's beautiful, big eyes.
I am very happy to find that the light was terrific for photographing here... where we were warm inside!
Whew! What a fast crawler!
This was directly opposite of those same double glass doors, used for the above photo.
With Ruthie crawling towards the door, the diffused light shines directly on her. It's a flat light; a different look. Again, I'm thrilled to find workable indoor natural light!
Side note: Did you notice Ruthie's green bracelet?
The girls in the family made them in support of Ruthie's dear grandma fighting off cancer.
God has been very gracious.
The girls in the family made them in support of Ruthie's dear grandma fighting off cancer.
God has been very gracious.
Pearls, ruffled skirts and red florals make for a sweet, girly Valentine!
As Ruthie was resting (because modeling can be exhausting),
I took some overhead shots near the same area.
Even though she was a bit further from the doors, light was bouncing off my only white ceiling in the house (lol!)
and there was plenty of ambient light.
and there was plenty of ambient light.
While looking up, more light was captured in her eyes.
This next photo has a picture window to the camera's right.
Plenty of light for the precious photo!
She can perfectly play the part of a princess!
Learning note to self: Use a zoom wide angle lens for a fast crawler!
I need to either work out more to stay flexible and have nimble speed
OR
invest in a wide angle zoom lens with a larger aperture!
OR
invest in a wide angle zoom lens with a larger aperture!
I am saving my pennies.
The catchlights show the window light to camera's right.
Below: Case in point for the necessity of a wide angle zoom lens for fast crawlers...
Cute comments coming fast and furious now...
How CUTE is this?!
Ruthie was happiest when she was able to pull herself up onto props.
And it shows in her face :>)
She never was one for adhering the milestone month stickers on her clothes...
they're much too tasty.
Love that mama's hand is in the photo...
Inverting the basket and covering with the blanket made another pull-up prop.
I love all the color and the buddy camaraderie in the next photos.
Cuteness continues...
Coordinating tutus and headbands :>)
And SWAK on Ruthie's foot!
My fave:
And how did these convert into valentines???
Let me show you!
Here's the front Ruthie chose:
Cute!!!
And here's the back:
A bonus bookmark for Grandma:
(front and back)
And a Facebook timeline cover for mom:
It was a very interesting and encouraging to successfully experiment with indoor natural lighting.
It was also a great learning experience working with a fast crawler!
- Corral a crawler in a container
- Use a zoom wide angle lens
- Try placing container on a lifted platform... to save achy knees and old photographer's back
- Crawlers give wide, proud smile when lifting themselves up on a prop
- Widen my repertoire of silly attention-getting noises and squeakers
Thank you, Ruthie!
Your sweetness brings much sunshine to your family ♥
Valentine templates from CRAVE design
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