A study in contrast
This gorgeous girl is Lydia, one of Will’s FAVORITE people in the whole world (me too.)
She nicknamed him “Froggy” when he was in utero, and it stuck for a very long time—he has an impressive collection of froggy gear to show for it. Lydia turned nine this week, so I thought I would use this photo of her for this week’s Theme Thursday. This week’s theme is CONTRAST, which is definitely what this photo has. I’m a little heavy handed on the contrast sometimes, but I just love it.
I have been off Theme Thursdays for a while, so I need to invite you over to their lovely new home, hosted by Stacy at The Kraft Family.
Stacy is a phenomenal photographer who is kind enough to share all of her tricks, so if you haven’t already discovered her amazing photo tips, posted each Saturday, start reading here.
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And in other news, WHAT? The LOVE MATTRESS? For problems you didn’t know you had. Find me a wackier product than this, Internets.
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Anna Sawin is a Connecticut-based portrait, wedding, and editorial photographer. She lives in the shoreline town of Stonington with her family and has discovered the perfect cupcake. Just ask, she is willing to share her secret.
Oh, wow. I love that photo. Mine’s very simialar actually.
And, what? Are you serious?
That is a beautiful shot of a gorgeous girl! Not to mention, perfect for this week’s theme…
And I agree…what?! HOW do people come up with these things?!
Beautiful photo Anna!!! The contrast makes it jump out at you!
Who thinks of things like that???!!! Someone’s getting paid to come up with crazy ideas!
Love that photo, too! Great eye contact and love the heavy handed contrast you added.
LOL about the mattress…what they don’t come up with!
Very beautiful shot!
About the mattress. I don’t know about needing it for the “love” part, but I think it could come in handy for spooning. Less chance of the lone arm falling asleep. Who knows?
Beautiful shot of a very beautiful girl – well done!
And I heard about that mattress! What the hell!
gorgeous photo as always. and i love high contrast photographs as well. especially with portraiture.
is it weird that i sort of want that mattress? my arm’s always falling asleep if i’m snuggling with someone else!
Is it strange that I kind of want that mattress?
Yay, finally I didn’t feel so alone when I got to those last two comments… because I totally want one of those!
Beautiful shot!!
Oh that photo is incredible – just so stunning.
What kinda mattress? LOL
Beautiful photo!
The mattress? that doesn’t at all look comfortable. I think my fat rolls would get stuck.
Oh my favorite photo of the day! So, so beautiful.
Um, yeah…I don’t think I’d pay for it – but it totally makes sense!! What do you do with your other arm!! Perfect for spooning, and cuddling, and…um….other things, too!
lovely photo. the mattress? very strange :)…
Wow, she’s stunning. I especially love the contrast in her eyes.
Gorgeous photograph, Anna!
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Beautiful b/w shot, gorgeous. Was this taken at the same time as that other set when you were doing shots of kids?
After reading the final sentence of your post it called to mind a quote I heard in a movie this week:
“I see you have learned to work the Google on the internet machine.”
will ferrell in blades of glory (a movie that was surprisingly humorous)
Gorgeous photo.
Love love love the photo. Brilliant as usual.
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What a beautiful picture. Will you please come to Indiana and shoot my engagement pictures? Please? … You will? Great! Thanks!
Nice shot.
Mattress, I have a birthday coming, maybe I should put it on the list….
Right! Like you don’t have a mattress like that at home 🙂
where have you BEEN, lady? Lolling around on your love mattress?
Gorgeous photo, wow! I love the edgy, contrsty processing, and her eyes pop right out.
the mattress….definitely weird, but kinda cool too!
Well that is JUST beautiful.