Mueller family photography in Austin's natural wildflowers

May 17, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

Pink Tutus and Bulldogs Pink Tutus and Bulldogs Pink Tutus and Bulldogs This was one of those days.

I found myself prefacing the shoot with "It's really hot out there. We're going to have to walk from shade spot to shade spot. It's going to be a little bit tough to get the lighting right." 

Why do I say stuff like that? I immediately regretted it. You don't want the client hearing you second-guessing yourself! Ugh!

Dubiously, the dad says, "Well, you're the professional. That's what you do."

Oh. Yes. Right! That's what I do!

I'm pretty sure I start every session with a moment (or two) of self-doubt. It usually ends about the time I finish editing the photos and right after the client places an order. Ha!

It's the challenge of every shoot--the ever-changing light over an hour-long outdoor session, the relationships of the family members, the relationship between you and the client, THE DOGS, THE FIRE ANTS, THE TUMMY ACHE, that blasted weed that popped up right in the middle of mom's smile in what was otherwise the perfect family portrait--it's all of these things that make what I do about the chase. Intellectually, it's about problem-solving. Psychologically, it's about the chase. It's an adrenaline rush behind the calm.

Back at the house, I upload the photos to my computer. I hold my breath as I wait for the download. And then there they are on my monitor--an entire collection of images that reward all the second-guessing and mark the victorious end of another game of chase!

(And then there's processing...and selling...and doing it all again!)


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