Inspiration. That’s the final assignment for my Advanced Pro class with Brooke Snow. Let me just say that this class has been AH-Mazing. It’s grown me in ways far beyond behind the camera and computer. Brooke has made nudges into areas of my life that are going to last much longer than I really anticipated when I signed up this spring. I’ve already implemented new life habits and made changes to my business. These things are making a difference, so I’m the one feeling really inspired right now.
That being said, my assignment was to document something (else) that inspired me. While I don’t bring my personal life into my business world very often, this may be a good exception. My boyfriend, Gerrit, has a love for his family that is unparalleled to anything I’ve ever known before, and quite simply, the way he interacts with his nieces and nephews (well, all kids actually) IS JUST AMAZING. Now, I know you’re thinking…”She’s the GIRLFRIEND! She’s a bit prejudiced, don’t you think?!” But it’s true. I’ve been told by other people WITH kids how much their children love him, so I’m not just looking at him with heart-shaped goggles. :)
So for this shoot, I wanted to highlight Gerrit’s relationship with a few of his nieces and nephews. Two more kiddos live in Canada, so they couldn’t be a part of the project. :( Gerrit actually lives with this family, so he knows them really well. Most of the time he spends with them is spent playing games or doing active things, so I really wanted to make sure to include a softer approach, with the hopes that this would make a nice portrait for him now (and the kids someday!) I still planned some games and a few creative poses, so that the kids didn’t get bored.
The location we used was my friend’s property, and yes…the mountain was real. :)
He inspires me. Can you see why?
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