If I’m taking photos of dogs and their people, I prefer candid photos as evidenced above. And apparently I like kissing photos. Also evidenced above. ha
In looking at these photos, here are what they have in common:
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IMO, they’re all taken in pretty light. It’s either very early in the morning, 1-2 hours before sunset, or it’s a cloudy day. Or some are studio photos where the light is totally under my control. Lighting has everything to do with how I feel about my work.
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They’re fun. I want to photograph dogs being dogs. Dogs being themselves. I’ve never met a perfect dog. He doesn’t have to be at the photo shoot either. (Also insert horse for dog here.)
Here’s something I learned while writing this post: I literally tell myself this all the time: I’m a better photographer when I’m shooting at a location I know. One that I’ve shot at before. Well… 18 of these 27 favorite photos were taken at locations I was shooting at for the first time. I’ll take that as progress.
As artists, I think reassessing our own work is so important for reasons like this. Perhaps because I have more years of experience under my belt, I need to give myself more grace and more credit and stop with the negative speak in my own head.
Thank you to everyone who supported me in 2022. Each like and comment on my Instagram posts mean so much to me. I am forever grateful to every client who books a photo session. And for those who spend time reading my blog, I appreciate you.
Much love to all of you.
This is a blog circle and next up is Syracuse Photographer Nancy of Nancy Kieffer Photography looks back at some favorites from 2022. Be sure to click the link at the bottom of each post and you’ll end up back here on my page when you’ve made your way through the circle.
Happy New Year! Wishing everyone peace and prosperity in 2023.
Kim Hollis
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