Wild Angel

This is the first in a series of photos taken of an African American family known as the Halls. These images were taken in the studio. I shot each person with my Sony Alpha-100, and my Sony 70-300 Telephoto lens. I used studio lights, a Main and Key, with light modifiers. This little girl was first up; she had the wildest hair and the loveliest skin. Shudder speed 1/90; f-stop 8.0.

Beautiful Boy

When I first started shooting pictures of this young man, he was giving me a lot of attitude. He preened and posed...until I asked him to be real. Then I got this shot full of pathos, and others like this. He had so much heart, but he didn't want to show it. Shutter speed 1/90; f-stop 8.0.

A Ballerina's Glance

In this photograph, the little African American girl has become a ballerina. Her wild hair is tamed, so that all can now see that her neck is long and graceful. She wears a pink leotard; she also wears a private smile, as she seeks out something that's apparently for eyes only. Shutter speed 1/90; f-stop 6.7.

Brown Ballerina

...And an exquisitely brown ballerina at that. She is doing what is called in Ballet "Port de Bras" or carriage of the arms. Her long arms and legs lend themselves well to Ballet, and to this photograph. Shutter speed 1/90; f-stop 6.7.

Ms. Hall at the Wall

We had a change of venue when shooting Ms. Hall, the kids' mom. She was completely sold on having her picture taken against this brick wall. Shutter speed 1/90; f-stop 6.7.

It Takes Two

On December 10, 2011, I participated in Help-Portrait, a movement of photographers who use their time, equipment and expertise to give back to those less fortunate. We took portraits of those who otherwise wouldn't be able to afford them. It was very exciting! In addition to photographers, there were make-up artists, hairdressers, printers and much more. In this pict, this woman is having her hair done before her portrait. I shot this with a Sony A-100 SLR and a Sony 70-300 telephoto lens. Shutter speed 165; f-stop 5.0.

Lady in Red Gets Red Lips

This lady is having make-up applied, before she has her hair done. She was just one of many men and women who had total makeovers before having their portraits made at Help-Portrait. I shot this with a Sony A-100 and on-camera flash, along with a Sony 70-300 telephoto lens.

Beauty Who Shoots

This woman is beautiful and shoots beautifully, too. A star photographer who gave her time to Help-Portrait. I shot her portrait with a Sony A-100 and a Sony 70-300 telephoto lens. Shutter speed 165mm; f-stop 5.0.

Evin

Evin was a interesting girl with striking blue eyes who was working at Help-Portrait. She turned around and caught my eye, so I shot her picture fast as I could. Shutter speed 165mm; f-stop 5.0.

Requisite Santa

The event, Help-Portrait took place on December 10, so we had to have a Santa Claus! This guy was very jolly and nice. Somehow I managed to shoot his picture against a green background! Shutter speed 125 mm; f-stop 4.5.

Two Little Sweethearts

These little girls were waiting while their mommy was having her portrait done. Food was provided for everyone, both guests and volunteers. I shot this with my Sony A 100 and 70-300mm Sony telephoto lens. Shutter speed: 165 mm; f-stop 5.0.