Shoot 4
When this shy little boy stepped into my studio, he seemed rather unsure of what was about to happen. That’s not an odd occurrence for a young child stepping into a space with lights and backdrops and photography gear and a person you’ve never met before suddenly looking back at you with more intensity than you’d been warned about before you walked in the door! We photographers can certainly be a bit much.
So I started the session as simply as possible, something I strongly suggest for anyone photographing a shy child. I used a plain black background and a simple white stool, complimenting his black and white look. I asked him if he needed help getting on the stool and then sat down next to him and proceeded to sit like he was sitting. ...
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