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Ann McRae
May-26-2008, 07:47 AM
I shot 8 soccer teams T&I on the weekend. Now T&I are not usually held up as examples of portraiture, and if this belongs in sports then mods can move it. Anyway, the first team to shoot were the MiniMites - 3 & 4 yr olds. Supposed to be 18 of them but only 12 made it. Last up was the coaches son, and I have little doubt that he will always be really comfortable in front of the crowd/camera. In order to get to this:
http://canadian-ann.smugmug.com/photos/301231687_pauDW-M-1.jpg

First he put me through the paces, as he went from Austin Powers
http://canadian-ann.smugmug.com/photos/301229446_RBtUm-M-1.jpg
to 'Oh SO Coy'
http://canadian-ann.smugmug.com/photos/301229987_MWgSN-M-1.jpg
to 'Soccer Star'
http://canadian-ann.smugmug.com/photos/301230775_jkDes-M-1.jpg
To Way Too Adorable:
http://canadian-ann.smugmug.com/photos/301231228_7XaZQ-M-1.jpg

I really enjoy shooting these little guys - at least there is time to giggle with them.

ann
super star
May-26-2008, 09:32 AM
Wow, wonderfull and lovely...capture... Awesome.. i love Kids :barb
ChatKat
May-26-2008, 12:23 PM
Wow, wonderfull and lovely...capture... Awesome.. i love Kids :barb

Me too. I decided that I needed a gallery for the funny faces. It gives them a minute or two to express themselves and play. Some are definitely more of a ham than others Very cute!
Cameron
May-26-2008, 12:59 PM
Great stuff - he's very expressive and I couldn't help but smile just looking at the photos. Thanks for sharing.
JohnEBongo
May-26-2008, 05:54 PM
Cute shots, nice exp and DOF......just watch out for things behind your subjects like that wood post sticking out of his head.......
Ann McRae
May-27-2008, 05:11 AM
Wow, wonderfull and lovely...capture... Awesome.. i love Kids :barb

Thanks superstar. He was a giggle for sure.

ann
Ann McRae
May-27-2008, 05:12 AM
Me too. I decided that I needed a gallery for the funny faces. It gives them a minute or two to express themselves and play. Some are definitely more of a ham than others Very cute!

Yes, and some look like they think the camera will steal their soul!
Thanks Kathy.

ann
Ann McRae
May-27-2008, 05:13 AM
Great stuff - he's very expressive and I couldn't help but smile just looking at the photos. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Cameron. Yes, he made me smile too. What should have been a minute in front of the camera was several, and fun for both of us.

ann
Ann McRae
May-27-2008, 05:16 AM
Cute shots, nice exp and DOF......just watch out for things behind your subjects like that wood post sticking out of his head.......

Thanks John. I know about my messy background, and you are right that it shouldn't be there. But (12) 3 and 4 yr olds, two coaches, 30 minutes to shoot -> and a payout of $8 per kid after hard costs, and I just didn't make time to reposition him. Which, with this character, wasn't going to be possible anyway.

Ann
Swartzy
May-27-2008, 06:41 AM
Very well done Ann. Those little guys are fast and tough to get but you did so well. Kid's expressions are priceless.
DavidS
May-27-2008, 08:24 AM
I love the expressions.
Ann McRae
May-27-2008, 05:12 PM
Very well done Ann. Those little guys are fast and tough to get but you did so well. Kid's expressions are priceless.

Thanks, Swartzy! Quick with the shutter is key, isn't it.

ann
Ann McRae
May-27-2008, 05:12 PM
I love the expressions.


Thanks, David. Me too. Thats why I decided to share - just too cute for his own good!

ann