“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
~Elenor Roosevelt
I’ve been a little busy, lately with a couple of portrait sessions and I haven’t had the chance to join in on any of the recent Lens Artist Challenges. But this week, Patti challenges us to explore what professional photographers call “working the shot” (you can read more about her challenge, here). And since you’re always “working the shot” with portrait photography, I thought I would share with you some images from a recent High School Senior Session.
Just outside of Atlanta there is a beautiful family farm called Prospect Farms. It’s truly a photographer’s paradise with several locations to shoot photos. We were scheduled to shoot in their Zenia fields, but because they had several openings that morning, we were able to wander around to some other locations on the property.
We started at 10a.m. and had one hour to shoot. Given what I thought was a short time frame I was a little nervous we wouldn’t be able get all the photos she wanted. But 600 images (yes, 600) later we ended up with more than we could have ever hoped for. Throw in a mix of sunshine and passing clouds it truly was the perfect day for a photo shoot!
“Be bold enough to use your voice, brave enough to listen to your heart and strong enough to live the life you’ve always imagined.”
~unknown
First up, the Zenia field. Cali was so prepared for this photo shoot, making my job easy! She really let her personality shine through that day.
“Take pride in how far you’ve come and have faith in how far you can go.”
~unknown
Next, the hayfield and fencepost. These were fun to shoot! There was so much texture, lighting and color to work with in both shooting and in final edits.
“Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable.”
~unknown
And my favorite location was this old, blue truck. What photographer can’t resist taking photos of an old, rusted out truck, right?!?!
There were a few other locations we shot, but since the challenge was “one subject three ways” my twist “was one subject in three locations.” You can view some of my other favorites from that day over on my gallery page
Thank you, Patti for this week’s challenge. I enjoyed sharing a glimpse into my other side of photography.
Next week Ann-Christine will host, so be sure to visit her site, Leya, to see what she has in store (weekly challenges post every Saturday at 12 noon EST).
Until next time,
~donna
Donna Robinson Photography 
I loved the rustic car photos. Such a perfect contrast to the softness of the girl. Prospect farm looks like a great place for your senior sessions. Great addition, and closer look at the benefit of One subject- Three Ways
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Thank you so much! Prospect Farms truly is a photographer’s paradise. I hope to get back there again soon!
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Thanks for letting us join you for this one Donna – it was great fun seeing your creativity! Personally I’d have chosen the final blue truck image! Which did she choose???
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Thank you, Tina! It was such a fun morning. The final blue truck was one of my favorites, too! She chose a few from all of them. It seems these “Senior Photo Sessions” are more like “event photography” it’s all about the experience of taking photos. 😉📷
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Wow, senior portraits have sure changed. Your images are beautiful and creative.
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Thanks, Anne! Yep, the seniors today want “lifestyle” photos in addition to their “cap and gown” photos. Works for me….they’re so much fun to take!😉📷
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These shots are awesome, I tried people a few times and dont think it was for me. Maybe ome day i will try again.. Lovd the flower ones but think ones with truck are my fave..
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Thank you so much for your kind words. We all have our knack for the types of photos we take. We just have to find our groove and what inspires us and keep on snapping away! 😉📷
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Great photos. Good job Cali! 👏👏👏
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Thanks, John!
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Hi, Donna. This is great! I love how you used a photo shoot and 3 different locations to illustrate working the shot. You have many wonderful images here…in the Zinnia field, with the hay bales., and the rusted car. I loved the contrast of this beautiful girl in the rusty car. Great idea. I’m delighted you joined us and shared these images!
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Thank you. Patti! It truly was a “Photographer’s Dream location! I’m glad you enjoyed my twist on the challenge😉
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Yes, definitely!
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