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focusing on connections

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I had the pleasure recently of capturing two people in love, I was able to focus on their connection as they declared their love for each other. It was tough for me, having never photographed a wedding before. I faced some difficult technical issues but I have to say, the motto of this community kept me focused – “shoot from your heart”. A fellow shutter sister, my dearest kristin sent me a sweet message beforehand, knowing I was anxious about the huge job ahead “Just use that big beautiful heart to see with and all will work out perfectly as it was meant to be.” My own connections here online, were going to help me focus my attention and search for their story with my camera, I’m grateful for this support. I survived the wedding day, and thankfully have a collection of images, that capture the beauty of their connection and the happiness of the day.

As photographers I feel we seek out and focus on connections. We shoot the union between siblings and adult & child. Photographing touch and holding hands. There is attention paid to friendships, and generations together. We feel the love, joy, and silliness in images, that all focus on our need to connect as humans, or even with a new puppy.

We’d love to see any connections you’ve captured recently… maybe you’ve been focusing on shooting from your heart… please share with us and let’s celebrate the connections this community brings.


Comments

  4. if we can see past what is staged, if we can connect with our subjects, if we can live in the very moment that we are part of, we can aspire to capture what is both a pure and true moment – but to do this, I think we need to really let go of all the RULES of photography and just be x

  6. It had a happy ending, but I recently had a scare where I found myself walking up quite close to a police arrest while I had my toddler in my arms. It made me realize all over again how much I love him, how connected our lives are. I wrote about it but then paired it with a photo I'd originally cast aside because it was blurry. I soon came to realize I adored that photo because it captures my little guy's softness and sweetness so well — the very texture of his body.
    http://journeyleaf.typepad.com/journeyleaf/2010/11/adrenalin.html

  9. I'm always hoping 'to disappear' during a shoot. I want moments when they forget that I am even there to allow me to capture real moments. I find most shoots my subjects are a bit uncomfortable in front of the camera and I spend my time directing them, where to put their hands, where to look, what kind of 'feel' I am looking to capture and hoping they can relax enough to show me the love.

    Well, this particular session. I felt as if I was just there for the ride. They played, laughed, and loved on each other and I followed them around just capturing the entire thing. I even found myself blushing at moments. If only I could find a way to disappear more often.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccasmithphotography/5188977909/in/photostream/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccasmithphotography/5188977989/in/photostream/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccasmithphotography/5189594106/in/photostream/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebeccasmithphotography/5189594256/in/photostream/

  23. This picture is of my husband and one of our dogs. This dog, Lexy, is actually severly ill right now and we aren't sure if she is going to make it. Since she has been sick my husband has been staying home to take care of her and I can tell how much they have bonded. It's hard for me to look at this picture without choking up.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/47808744@N06/5176563366/

  29. Wonderful shot – looks to me like your first wedding shoot was a success.

    My father walked my nephew back and forth along this wall one fall evening for no less than 45 minutes…although this shot may seem like a strange choice, for me, it captures the joy of the moment and the closeness they shared as the walked and walked.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/52055227@N07/5189953845/

  31. Sorry!!!!……………………………………………I forgot to say how much I love your photo' above. they look very content together♥

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  37. I try to catch emotions like the one shown but I'm having a hard time getting them both in focus. I have a Canon 40D with a 17-50 2.8 lens. What am I doing wrong?