Some people would say “Great captures!” In fact many of my clients have said as much. “Our photos turned out amazing! You captured us perfectly!" Of course I like to be complimented for my family photography in Kauai. Thing is "capture" is a lovely word for on-the-fly-photography—candid photography. While some segments of my extended family photo session will involve candid photos where you’d do your own thing, I take pride in be able to orchestrate my photoshoots using film director’s techniques. I like to plant ideas rather than tell things like, “do it like this!” Rarely will you hear from me, "big smile now!” and “Everybody say cheese!” But I might suggest, “Be like a mime artist! You need to get around an invisible wall on tip-toes, and the ground is getting scorchingly hot!" This stupid idea is likely to emote off-the-cuff body language, genuine giggles and who knows what else. And I’m ready for it with my trigger-ready camera finger, up to 20 photos per second, snagging those fun emblazoned moments onto my memory card—even that's got the right name! You might ask, is this the way other Kauai family photographers do this? Well, I suggest you look at my portfolio and theirs and decide for yourself. Or I’ll save you the time. No! By the way, I have also directed feature films! “You’re on stage, opening dance number, wide open arms for the audience!” I’ve actually used that one a bunch of times. I always get great stuff, way better than your typical family pose, standing side by side, shoulder to shoulder.
Classical side by side - they assumed it themselves
We're on stage, opening number, let's go!
Orchestrated and crafted is perhaps a more suitable word than captured. As a Kauai portrait photographer those fantastic photos that I'll place in your private online gallery will be ALL YOU!
I’m just there with the crazy ideas and of course my eye for composition, framing, lighting, and my high-tech gear and bla bla bla. That's how stunningly good looking photos get crafted. Big family photoshoots Kauai typically require some extra steps. Decisions on the groupings, sub families, grandchildren only, grandparents and grandchildren, combinations galore including pairs, solo portraits, and a fair share of classical shots, too. It all means tons of extra photos need to be taken; and with the big group, out comes the special lens for big group, and lots more shots for each setup because the bigger the group, the greater the likelihood of someone getting distracted, or finding it hard to keep his/her eyes open. Not all photographers are equipped to handle all of this. An extended family photoshoot Kauai has lots going on. I've been doing Big Family photography Kauai for 15 years, and I'm thrilled to be able to share my skill and talent with you and your lovely big family. Now you know there's an art to extended family photography, I look forward to hearing from you and getting you into my extended family photoshoot Kauai calendar.
Mahalo,
David Marsh,
Family portrait photographer Kauai
Guess what lens I use for really big families? Do you think I go for a wide angle lens or favorite solo portraits lens?
Answer: I prefer to use a portrait lens, 85mm, although I sometimes go with a 50mm. I use wide angle lenses for impressive, sweeping landscapes when I want my subjects small—in the photo but not consuming it.
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