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Personal Project: Cool  Dudes, "10 on the 10th"

5/10/2014

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    When working with my fabulous clients, I try hard to capture the images they want. I ask for their input, any ideas, "must-have" shots, props, ect....... focus on what they want during a session. I also try to keep my editing clean, and natural for them.  

    But once in a while, I like to take on a personal project. One where I can break rules, try out new editing techniques and chase images that make my heart sing. In doing so, I believe it will make me a better photographer for my clients. I will have new skills, and a fresh vision to bring to a typical session.


     Luckily I have a bunch of kids who I bribe, yell at, pay, and generally force to model for me. Haha!  I am also blessed to have best friends who have beautiful kids that let me practice on them.
   
One late afternoon, in downtown Houston rules were broken, inspiration flowed and children were bribed!
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In the beginning I was going for an "editorial" shoot of skateboarding.
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But as I culled through the images on my computer, I saw a theme emerge. Each individual boy spoke to me. Their unique personalities began to jump off the screen. I then decided to create a series of black and white portraits.
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    I love the moodiness of a black and white. I love the freedom to express my vision with no expectation or pressure. I simply love photography.


    This is my photography club's "10 on the 10th" blog circle. Please go to my friend Maricruz's post, and follow our little circle. Gain some inspiration of your own and just enjoy the eye candy.  There are some wonderfully talented ladies here in the Houston area. 



8 Comments
Vera
5/9/2014 01:26:51 pm

You nailed it! Love, love, love the BW shots! And, I've gotta get copies of the shots of my kiddo! ; )

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Nikki
5/9/2014 11:23:02 pm

Thank you my friend!! Your son is so sweet and easy-going, I think that showed. And it doesn't hurt that he is so handsome!

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Elizabeth link
5/10/2014 01:03:45 am

lovely boy images, lovely black and whites!

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Danni Perez
5/10/2014 03:37:36 am

OMGEE these are perfect!

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Lydia G.
5/10/2014 09:49:07 am

Awesome pics! You really nailed it girl. Love them.

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Maricruz
5/12/2014 05:31:08 am

You did such an amazing job Nikki!! Love them all!

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Nancy Wyatt link
6/3/2014 02:44:46 am

These are amazing!!! Seriously!! Love that the boys will get out there and let y'all shoot them!! Makes for awesome practice!! Hugs from Conroe, TX

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Roaming Rhonda link
12/6/2020 06:11:53 pm

Nicce blog you have

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