OK, so now I’m back it also means it’s time to get back to work. I couldn’t have imagined a better way to get back in the swing of things than by photographing these lovely girls at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. Their mother Liz is the creative genius behind Paislee Press, a truly inspirational site for digital scrapbooking and storytelling. Liz was actually the winner of the giveaway I had done with Project Nursery some months ago. In preparation for the shoot, I learned what Liz does and it seemed only natural to pick a location that celebrates art. Her aesthetic is clean and modern, yet organic which to me was perfectly echoed by the Getty’s modern architecture and gentle water features and lush gardens.
The eldest was full of energy and definitely gave me a workout (note to self… again… you need to exercise in order to keep up with kids with boundless energy). She was curious and playful. The youngest was more reserved, and like my son, quite pensive, so it was really fun when out of nowhere a young man decided to do a headstand right next to where we were shooting. Both were an absolute delight and seriously made me think that I ought to consider having another child so that I can have a girl. Don’t get me wrong, I ADORE my son, but these girls made me curious about seeing the world through the eyes of little girls… more flowers, fewer trucks
The photo session was all about the girls, so my only regret was not having more time to spend with Liz, whom I could tell from the instant I met her and saw her warm smile that she was a woman after my own heart.
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