Daily archives "October 18, 2006"
I don’t get a lot of opportunities to shoot high school sports anymore. So when I do, I like to make sure that I’m shooting a sport that I know fairly well. Since my eldest daughter played volleyball in high school, I had a pretty good idea of what to expect.
Shooting volleyball is like a guessing game. It’s hard to follow the ball, so you have to follow the player you are trying to photograph. Often times, with patience, you will get the shot you want. Other times, you may just get a blur.
When it comes to little boys, we often find that they are far more interested in exploring than they are at posing for pictures. In fact, most children Anthony’s age couldn’t care less about posing for photos.
Interestingly, Anthony was a bit atypical in this department. While he did spend a good ten minutes talking with me about his extensive experiences in life, he also had no problem taking his position in front of the camera and smiling on command.
Like all little boys, though, he got a little goofy after awhile. Mom and dad helped during the sitting, making things even more hilarious for Anthony.
Here’s a favorite from his sitting…
I would be remiss in my posting duties if I didn’t also share an image of Anthony’s antics.
