More Cowboys and Cowgirls

A few outtakes from the Virginia High School Association Rodeo I shot last weekend.

Twelve Tennis Balls, Two Subjects and One Light

I made this picture earlier this week. My assignment was to photograph a brother and sister duo who are the number one seeds of the Freedom High School tennis team. In the past, I have always had trouble with making creative group portraits. It can be hard to get away from the formulaic people stand side by side approach.

For this picture, I brought my step stool with me. The scene was being lit by the setting sun, which was pouring in light from the right side of the frame. I used a off camera speedlight shot through a umbrella to try in filling the shadows on their faces.

I enjoy these types of assignments because they push me to interact more with my subjects, which helps me become more comfortable directing people in my photographs.

Twisted K Rodeo

Father-Daughter Dance

Gold Cup 2010

I did not have much time to shoot stills during this years International Gold Cup. This picture is one of a handful of frames I made that day.