Saturday, October 04, 2008

Christmas Card Season

I have to confess to being a weirdo on many counts. This particular fall season I have created is no exception. Starting as soon as the leaves begin to fall off their branches, it becomes Christmas Card Season around here. Since Elena was born, I have started planning outfits and backdrops at the very instant the weather changes. Since I now have two subjects, I have to take hundreds of photos before I catch the ONE.

The ONE where everyone is not looking away, running away or fighting. The ONE where all the photographic elements are balanced: composition, contrast, focus and color. The ONE where the lighting is just right, smiles dawn across both angelic faces and the venue, well, perfect. Perhaps I aim too high...Below are the actual cards over the years and some outakes of the, literally, HUNDREDS of photos dedicated to this cause.






And here are some of my favorites from the kick off of the 2008 season:




3 comments:

Kylee said...

Great pics! I am a perfectionist when it comes to the Christmas photo too!

Elisa said...

That last pic is my favorite!

LOVE the red against Elena's hair! Gorgeous. :)

Watty said...

they are sooo cute! I can't believe he's such a big guy already!

Just waiting for the leaves to start falling around here and I'll be out trying to snap pics too. I can't believe this year is already almost done. Bring on the cider and caramel apples!