What is Love?

According to Erika, "Love is something always present. It is something familial, platonic, and romantic. Love is acceptance and care, understanding and honesty. Love is warmth."

Last evening, Erika's family came for their photo session and I tried out the new parabolic light system I recently got. I used the parabolic light as the main light source, placed 45 degrees from the family and about six feet from them. On the same side, I used a narrow softbox, high and slightly behind them, but about 3 feet out from the parabolic and aimed at their backs/sides. Directly perpendicular to them on the opposite side, I placed a large reflector.

The first shot was of a white target that I used for custom white balance in the camera. We took fifteen shots, of two poses and were done. They chose their favorite and I worked my magic on it. Fastest photo session of my life! Erika is a fabulous student, person, and writer. It is a pleasure to be her art teacher; photographing her family is a sweet bonus.