shooting a commercial right now (not as a photographer, but production manager, don’t get excited), so i haven’t written in a while. so here we go.
when my friend/biz contact taylor’s husband, DB, called and asked if i would photograph his family, i was a tiny bit scared. this would be my first official party of 4. it’s one thing to photograph a 8 month old crawling around or a 2 year solo, but yikes directing 4 people with two of them under the age of five was definitely going to be a challenge. i was a lil bit nervous to tell someone that i work with what to wear, where to stand, how to stand (which i’m sure they could easily tell). however, i felt it was time. time to step outside of my comfort zone of telling people who can’t really talk what to do.
saturday we set out to take a few family portraits and a couple of headshots. DB has a budding REAL ESTATE CAREER in santa monica and was looking for some photos for marketing. being the efficient, thorough guy that he is, DB had an idea of some shots that he wanted to cover, which was a relief to me. it helps when people key you into their routine as a family or individual. when i arrived at the house DB was cooking bacon (yummy) and eggs for the kids AND he had fresh coffee for me. i think as a parent he knew what i was in for…something a non-mom wouldn’t know. he knew i’d need caffeine.
when i saw that the kids were still in morning gear, i was totally excited. i love to photograph kids in their true elements. uncombed hair running around with slippers (or crocs in Dylan’s case). i think my best captures were during this time. they had such beautiful diffused natural light through the windows of their house. heaven. afterward a couple of hours, we headed to santa monica beach, a family favorite and weekly routine. the light was a little harsh for my liking, but i think i captured some of the fun they like to have at the beach.
jamie, is the gorgeous (almost 4) green eyed son of taylor and DB. he was not at all camera shy. before i said a word, he smiled at camera and said cheese. wow. he showed me one of his favorite toys, was good about sharing with his sister and ate his whole banana. good stuff.
dylan, who is an exact mini replica of taylor and DB, was so sweet and innocent. you could tell her soul was unique, strong willed and tender (jamie was too, but he’s a 4 year boy. enough said). dylan’s big eyes and white blond are to die for.
taylor & DB. what can i say. taylor owns a boutique production company, TRIO, in west los angeles. she is kind, honest, hard working and very saavy (so don’t cross her). i’ve known her for many years now…pre DB, pre kids, pre trio. she is both inspirational as a human and as a working woman. owning a well established company, in a loving marriage and an amazing mom. DB, is one of the most amazing fathers i’ve met. he knows his kids ins and outs. he knows nap time, he knows favorite snacks, favorite toys, favorite books, seriously (my dad never knew these things). meanwhile he is giving, not only in his home life, but work. he has a real estate business of his own in a neighborhood he knows well and lives in. i’ve been working with another real estate agent and he still offered up advice and candid suggestions knowing that he was profiting off of his efforts. KIND.
well. here are a just few sneak peak images from our day. can’t wait to see them all again.
just checking out the ocean
burnt bacon, my personal favorite too…
CHEEEESEEE
jamie
dylan
alone time
family time
one of my favorites
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