We went to visit my wife's family this weekend up in San Ramon (Northern California). Marcus was turning 4 and their little 4 month old sister, Kendall, was being baptized. My wife, her sister and I took the kids to the park, while dad was getting things ready for the party. I brought my camera and speedlight along to see if I could coax them into some photos. These two guys will do anything not to be photographed so it's always quite a challenge.

1 - Marcus (left) and Devin (right). I tried to get them to sit still for a quick portrait. It sort of worked out. I happened to get this shot where they were both almost looking at the camera and one didn't have the other in a choke hold. Shot this with my SB-900 on a medium umbrella on camera left.


2 - The birthday boy. Shot with my wide angle with just ambient light. He was in shade and the sand was doing a nice job of reflecting the sub back up towards his face.


3 - Got kicked in the face grabbing this shot. SB-900 was on camera set on 0.7 -EV pointed forward left to bounce/feather. Spot metered on his face.


4 - Absolutely love this shot. I took this while running alongside him hold the camera low. Amazingly, I got this on the first try. Again, flash mounted on camera but no EV comp.


5 - Big brother Devin looking cool. Also with flash on camera at 0.7 -EV just to bring up the shadows on his face a bit.

OH... and this is little sister Kendall.

Nicely done! I love the movement in the photos...

Ridiculously cute shots. I'll have to hand you back that same compliment that you gave me -- "super clean".

1,4 and that shot of Kendall are my favs. #4 could win an award. Totally epic shot.

super nice, really cute kiddos, life is good!

Thank you guys.

You definitely got the outside lighting down, I'm jealous. Very, very nice.

Originally Posted by Hackbone You definitely got the outside lighting down, I'm jealous. Very, very nice.

Coming from you Chuck, that's an awesome compliment. Thanks.

Inspirational work! I could learn a lot from you. I need to check out more of your postings.

Phil

Really nice set, and I agree, 4 is really amazing!

that shot of Kendall wish the crop was a little different but it doesn't ruin it for me.

the rest are awesome too but the kendall shot stopped me in my tracks.

Originally Posted by kdog Ridiculously cute shots. I'll have to hand you back that same compliment that you gave me -- "super clean". 1,4 and that shot of Kendall are my favs. #4 could win an award. Totally epic shot.

. They are all strong photos, but 4 caught my eye immediately. Great shot.