Whole-family group shots and interactions between people are my absolute favorite photos to take. While it’s true that a picture of a person alone can be beautiful and dramatic, it’s the interaction between people that gives the viewer insight into what their life is like, and how they carry themselves on a daily basis. In…
Category Archives: childJim + Lulu at Riverview Park Charlottesville, Virginia January 2013 Hasselblad + Kodak Portra 400 film There’s nothing perfect about the photograph above. In fact, there was not one perfect picture among the three rolls of film that I shot on this family outing last month. But this one emerged as my favorite shot. Here’s… Lovely post. Imperfect moments are usually my favorite. Great smile! Love your babies hair. Beautiful. yes! Cat, you nailed it, both in terms of the photo and your sentiments. I hope that your words will stop the assault on imperfect images everywhere. XO -Stina [...] next week I’m drawing inspiration from Cat Thrasher’s The Importance of Imperfect Snapshots post and will be looking “Imperfect” photos! To participate, just post your favorite [...]  I too am a big believer in “marking the moment” and I love how well Seattle photographer Ashley DeLatour, of One Thousand Words Photography, has done it! These images of her five year old daughter and just fantastic! So fun, so sweet, and soooo five! Well done Ashley! And thank you for sharing! -Sandra Coan… LOVE! So hilarious/gorgeous/sweet. xoxo What wonderful photo collections of your daughter, Ashley. Your work is so tender and beautiful!  Happy Monday! I’m happy to be starting this week off with these classic family photos by Virginia photographer Crystal Hardin of Lily B Photography. -Sandra Coan There’s something to be said for a crisp, clean family session like this one. The light is perfect, everyone looks handsome and beautiful, and we even have some grandparents…  I’m excited to be starting the week off with these adorable back-to-school photos by United Kingdom photographer Marie Donn. What a fun little session! And I’m loving the uniform… adorable! From Marie: “in the UK we have uniforms for school and the ritual of gathering each piece then seeing the final ensemble is so special… |
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Dawn Shiree - I never knew the terminology to go with this theory, but I have had this conversation with my husband many times and feel so very strongly that authentic familial connections should be photographed and displayed in our homes… now I know why!! Thanks so much for sharing… this reinforces the vision I have for my one day business (as soon as I have some frontal cortex to spare for clients… haha!!). Love, love that you shared this with us… very fascinating!!
amy grace - i was fascinated and touched at once when i read this a couple of days ago, and have thought of your words quite a bit since then. and these photos are incredible, cat. xo