I think it's amazing that there are so many different emotions.
Happy, Angry, Calm, Scared, Silly, Jealousy, Content, Sad, Tired, Guilty, Blessed, Curious, Hopeful, Lonely, Irritated.
To capture a pure natural emotion is one of the greatest things you could ever capture in portraiture - It invites you into the life of the subject/ client for just one moment and lets you feel what they felt at that precise moment in time.
I want to shed some light on emotion, a lot of people are scared at the idea of capturing raw emotion, however I believe it is beautiful. Speaking as a Photographer that mainly deals with people it is important to capture real emotion, compared to that of fake smiles.
When you're constantly working with people you can't just say "smile".."be really happy" ...No, another way to approach it is to ask them to think of one of their happiest memories, Often in doing this a real and very raw emotion is brought not only to their face but is also portrayed in their body language.
Never be afraid of real emotions, Use them to your advantage and you will authentically capture your real moments, Rather then a staged moment that doesn't mean as much to you.
Also! If you decide to hire a photographer and do not like where their vision is going, or have your own ideas never be worried to speak up, you are the client and often your ideas or suggestions will mean so much more, thus = raw emotion = a higher standard of Photographs! :)
“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude.”
- Denis Waitley
Lots of love & Take Care,
- K
Photo Credit:
Emotions, 2012, Keisha Doyle -
(Rose & Thorn Photography)
