Sunday, December 1, 2013

CM Blog Circle 2013: Creating Drama With Light (Personal Project)





I  participate in a monthly blog circle through Clickin Moms where we take on challenges to shoot something under a given topic each month and we all share what we did in our blogs and link to one another. This month the theme was : Creating Drama With Light. 

So, I think I have an excuse for procrastinating every time, but I'm determined not to miss a post in spite of that! I have had absolutely no time for personal pics this past month and I have tried to keep this project purposeful and not pull from my sessions, but I almost did that.  However, at the very end of Thanksgiving Day my two were snuggled on the couch together and I really just wanted to capture the moment b/c they are truly who I am most thankful for and the moments where they are close like this make my heart so happy.

 But anyhow, back to light-- it was a very dark in the room, but I decided to embrace this moment and turn more lights off and use only the leap pad they were sharing as the light source. It may not be all that dramatic, but I love how it captures the mood of the moment and draws you right to their happy faces. This was shot at 6400 iso and super grainy so I went with black and white, but also b/c I think black and white always adds to the "drama" of an image.  And here's my image! Hopefully I will have more to share in my December post. Oh wait, I think that topic may be selfies, so probably not, ha ha. 















Go check out Michelle's "drama" and talent   HERE









8 comments:

adel said...

aww... i love the genuine happiness you can feel in this shot. i smiled looking at it. great capture! <3
-adel

judy Whitmore said...

Lisa, I alway's love your posts :) This one is awesome as well. It captures what is going on in every living room in america these days. Your children are beautiful! looking forward to your selfie next month!

Dawne Carlisle said...

The joy on your children's faces just makes this shot perfect! Awesome capture!

*Michelle Barnes Photography* said...

I love how the light perfectly spotlights the joy on their faces. What a keeper!

Holly Thompson said...

Great job capturing a real moment, I love their smiles and connection! This use of light is one of my favorites for little ones since they are always so fascinated with the screen. Love this, Lisa!

Cary said...

Aww, so sweet together :) Great job!

Ashley Carlon said...

Such a perfect moment captured beautifully!!

Andrea Heffernan said...

I love the mood you've captured here - so authentic! One to cherish.