By Scott Shephard
A few mornings ago I was setting my lights up for an “official” family portrait and Glenyce J wandered out of Deb’s office, which also served as the bedroom for the two oldest granddaughters. She had just woke up and was carrying her skateboard (a Christmas present) and her Arctic Hare (a World Wildlife Fund creature - also a present.)
I said, “You are just in time. I need a test subject.” She consented but said as she was sitting down that her hair was “a mess.” I said, “It’s perfect” and we took a few photos, this one being my favorite.
Because I have photographed Glenyce from almost the day she was born, she is pretty comfortable in front of the camera. For 9 years now she has been one of my favorite human subjects.
Canon R5 f/8 1/100 sec ISO 100
Glenny, Maggie and Ibby strike a relaxed and happy pose.
The grandchildren are getting pretty good at striking a pose for me.
Everyone looks pretty serious here . . .
Three of my most favorite people.
They can play the part of victims but their lives are really remarkably comfortable.
Who says that yard work isn’t fun?
A rabbit, a skateboard and a perfect subject in plaid PJs.
They we up and exploring well before most people in the campground.
This is the first in a series of 3.
Family portrait photographers know that it’s never as easy as it sometimes looks.
Here’s the commemoration of another event in the young life of Glenyce Jane.
This piano is worth little but has immeasurable value.
A good portrait tries to reveal the “real” person inside the photo.
In a family session there are generally more out-takes than keepers.
This was elementary school looks like in some places.
There is much to see in the trusting eyes of a child . . .
She’s got the Mona Lisa smile down pat . . . .
I will put down my drone and occasionally use my “real” camera from time to time
What will a father do to get his girls to laugh?
She's four now and, as always, a good subject for an impromptu photo shoot.
Grandma Shephard leads, Glenyce creates, and I take photos (while watching Ibby at the same time.)
What I see when I say goodbye. . . (read more)
Glenyce couldn't care less about "glam". . . (read more)
We celebrated Irene Bernice's 1st birthday and Glenyce enjoyed the event. . . (read and see more by seeing the blog)
Glenny enjoys the view from her tiny, tiny house. . . . (read more)
This was the only good shot I got of this group. It all fell apart shortly afterwards.