My second child @ 34 weeks!

I'd been meaning to take some bump shots for a while, but needed to wait until monster number 1 was safely asleep in bed, so as not to get harassed. I decided I really wanted to try out some modern classical shots in black and white, and generally just play around with the lighting, poses, etc. I was actually really happy with the way it went, even though we did the photo in out cramped bedroom - at times I was led on the floor hunched up trying not to knock over the telescope that I got for christmas 2 years ago (and have shamefully only used about 3 times).

This particular shot reminds me of an old movie from decades ago - I think it's because of the lighting set up (natural light from a nearby window + flash as a hair light). Anyway, here it is, hope you like it!

An early start

Last week I got the chance to meet up with an old friend from school, whom I haven't seen since the day we left, in 1998. This is a crying shame, and it makes me wish Facebook had been invented 10 years ago.
Still, a couple of Saturdays back the four of us: me, my friend and his fiancee, and Alison, who did a great job assisting me, headed out into the sticks to shoot some engagement photos and generally hang out / discuss the wedding. Though camera shy, they rocked it and really made it easy to get good shots. We were in a valley, so only got occasional shafts of light, but one of these made a great backdrop, with intentional flare and backlighting. Here is one of those shots: More soon.