Saturday, April 17, 2010

First (real) photoshoot! :)


A couple weeks ago... I had my first (real) photoshoot! It was a BLAST! The kids were adorable, the lighting was great, but one thing was a little sad. We all met each other and marched through the tall plants. I started to take the pictures of Paisley and Ethan but in just a few minutes, a lady pulled up by the field and told us that what we were taking pictures in was "private property" and that the plants were just sprayed with a lot of pesticides. She explained that she would NOT be letting her babies be in the field. We slowly got out and then decided to take my first photoshoot right on the dirt next to the field. Yes, it was a fun adventure. After all that, here are the pictures........
Awesome Ethan (up)
and sweet Paisley (up)
They were REALLY adorable and Ethan was encouraged to smile when he found out he would get a "Zhu Zhu Pet" for being so good. Let me tell you one thing, he worked hard, (even with the sun shining right at him sometimes).
If you can see Paisley at the side of the picture, ya, you can tell she wasn't a fan of the blanket, but her brother would just deal with it.



Ethan and Paisley both had the prettiest eyes.
It was SO fun to take pictures of them and I hope I can again later on!!!

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great photos, Elle! Too bad it didn't work out to be in the field, but I really like the pictures of the kids walking on the dirt road!

Linda said...

WOW! Elle, you have your mother's eye! Sure love seeing these adorable kids! I'm serious about buying some of the photos that you and Hannah did. Let's talk soon!
Love you!

Hannah said...

These are amazing photos, Elle! Great work! I need to pay you when we do photo shoots! You are one talented girl!

pakosta said...

you do an awesome job and if I lived near you, I would hire you to take pictures of my family!
My daughter, Savannah who is 10 is into photography and she reads your blog. YOu are a great role model for her in so many ways. THANK YOU!
tara pollard pakosta

Sarah said...

Elle...really, if I looked at those pictures on any blog, I would think a professional photographer took them. You have a talent, that's for sure. They are incredible! (And just so you know...I have taken my best pictures when I have trespassed! Most people don't mind and are very flattered to let you use their property.) Keep practicing...I can see you earning some big bucks one day...by doing what you love.

Kathy said...

Great work Elle!!! I love the pics you are a great girl and I'm sure people will love hiring you to be their photographer. Good Luck with it.

Jill Ison said...

Wow Elle, I am super impressed. These are gorgeous! You definitely have your mothers eye :)

........ said...

You are one talented Chickie! Way to go...it takes a lot of courage to do shoots. I get nervous every time! You did such a great job with both the shots and the editing. If I didn't live way out in UT I would totally hire you to take pics of my kids!

Anna said...

Elle - I LOVE these pictures of my kids. Thanks so much for taking them. You did a FANTASTIC job!

Love Being A Nonny said...

Elle,

I read your mom's blog...hers is my very favorite blog! Your pictures are beautiful! WOW! If I lived closer I would have you take pictures of the *littles* in my life! You are very talented!

Jenny Lynn said...

Elle, these are wonderful!! I'm working on doing some photography as well and I just had my first "Real" photoshoot last weekend :) Good luck!!

The Princess Wonder said...

Hi Elle my name is Madison I am 10 years old and I live in UT. My mom (DG Darling)reads your mom`s blog. She said to check your`s out. I like it so far. I LOVE your pictures of the kids. I have a blog too. it is private though so i need you`re e-mail address. my email address is princessmadi123@gmail.com
love,
Madison

Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke said...

BEAUTIFUL job! Very impressive, keep up the good work!

Ange said...

I enjoy reading your Mom's blog and thought I'd take a look at your photo shoot. I am impressed! You did an excellent job and have a real talent. My boys would enjoy having you take their pics. Wish we were closer. Good luck on future jobs =)

Tempest Ahoy said...

Wow, these are some great pictures!

Morgan said...

i really liked your photos.. you do a really great job! My mom takes photos of me all the time too.. I'm 11.. I wish i lived close by and you could take my picture..

Denei said...

Incredible, amazing, spectacular...!! You are a natural Elle! You've got a gift for capturing positively perfect pics, just like your mom.

Julie said...

You did a wonderful job!

hannah h. said...

Great pictures elle!!!How do you get it to say elle photography?

Claudia said...

Elle these pictures are adorable! you are such a good photographer! You have some serious talent =) Hope to see you soon!
-Isabel

Noelle Flake said...

You did an amazing job!!! Keep up the good work!!! :)
~Noelle

Megan said...

Hi Elle! My mom reads your blog and so I started reading yours. You have such an amazing talent. I'm 11 as well but I live in UT. I wish you could take my pics. You are very talentented.
~Megan