Trapped
Sophie {with the exception of when she was an angelic sleeping newborn} has never been particularly easy to photograph. This girl loves to MOVE. This quality was beginning to emerge this past fall, was becoming more apparent at Christmas, and now, well, now that the skill of walking has been mastered, the girl does not stick around for long. Especially when there is a camera present. If she’s not contained, something like this happens.
And if she is contained, something like this.
Or worse, this.
This girl always has someplace, other than in front of the camera, to be.
Easter day family pictures were a major fail when it came to our on the go princess. So when I headed to the park with the kids my last day, I was bound and determined to get something of my niece.
Park benches did not work.
Sitting in a field with her brother did not work {See above photo of Ethan chasing her down}. But alas, finally I found a solution to my squirmy conundrum.
The swing.
Sophie is trapped. And Sophie is happy. This is a rare combination folks.
Of course, a moving swing (that you’re pushing with one hand) does make focusing a bit challenging (exhibit A below).
But I was finally able to capture those eyes I love.
And even a few grins.
Here’s hoping one day she poses as well as her brother.
The key to the swings is the front or back end of the swing, preferably the back. Prefocus, sidestepping when they swing forward to avoid collisions. It’s a bit of a dance, but it’s fun.
But you probably already know all of this. 🙂