(all photos copyrighted. thank you.)
Happy birthday to me: I got a new portrait lens! I love to work with zooms, because they allow me to work in photojournalistic style (paired with portrait work) & at times sneakily shoot from my shoulder. Plus, I have great zooms. But adding a fixed prime lens to my collection, is a lot of fun. It has to capacity for a very shallow depth of field, & I think they are going to pair together nicely. I received this lens, had 36 hours to research and practice, and hit the streets yesterday with this fun family to try it out. I shot with this lens, as well as my long zoom, and I'm pleased with how they will work together. Pretty much like best friends. These shots are exclusively from my new lens (sorry, Favorite Zoom). I'll post some more from the other lens next week. (Y'know- make new friends but keep the old...)
I like how this lens picks up the energy of the city, but allows the eye to rest on the beauty of the subject, or the beauty of the moment the subjects are caught up in.
This is me: I love these shots like the one above. They are storytellers- or "portraits of the story," as I like to call them. I try to incorporate these kinds of shots with family shoots. I love 'em. 
and i really love these in black and white, too.
Oh, lenses are great. Also great? Fun families...and little boys who know just when to poke out with a great smile. Can't wait to show you guys more, A & T---Thanks! I had a great time!
