I find there are so many benefits to a cloudy day for photography. First off the light is smooth and soft, no squinting or sunglasses required. The often bustling city turns quiet and vacant, as if the city belongs solely to those out and about! Donning layers we explored and played along the waterfront, with glee and freedom. Just the day before this shoot I was on the same location, albeit sunny, and it was a wall of people, bikes, and dogs. A day of bright light, squinting, and a densely populated waterfront.
One mysteriously delightful image I created is thanks to all those little possibilities lining up. Her expression, the negative space, the angles, lines, overcast sky, creating a timeless feel. This image is an all time favorite of mine, business card material!
I have had the pleasure to photograph this family since their first year. It's wonderful to have a connection with everyone, and the richness that it brings into the images. There is a relaxed familiarity that brings honest, candid, and engaged moments to light. I could hardly believe their son who is a mere year old, running, crawling, and going, going, going with such curiosity. It reminded me of the first session I did for them, when their daughter was about the same age. How quickly time passes, and keeping traditions alive, like annual photo sessions, helps us process the time, enlivens our memories, and enriches our lives. We are our stories and our memories, thus our future is born.
