I Wasn't Fast Enough

I have to admit that last week's shoot with the Bells had me a tad bit more nervous than usual.

Directing the people I photograph is a constant learning experience for me.

I usually try to read their personality and observe the way they move, off and in front the camera.

I try to talk as much (sometimes too much) to distract them from being self-conscious.

That morning, I anticipated multiple scenarios since I was going to be working with a toddler.

Kyzer was very elusive when it came to being photographed.

And that was definitely a challenge for me. Every second counted.

I was talking to Emilie while taking a break from shooting and 

turned around to check how Amado was doing with Stella.

That same second I caught Kyzer doing his "dance".

But I wasn't quick enough to catch more of it.

I know this photo can be criticized in so many ways but I love it.

It's soft on the focus, but I held my finger from hitting that X button while editing.

I had to keep it.

It goes back to a post that I did a couple of weeks ago.

I want my photos to tell a story. 

That one short second, he was Kyzer.