This portrait session goes down as one of the great lessons learned – always be ready and never give up.
Saturday started off as crazy rainy day in San Francisco. Dark, blustery and definitely not a day for a family portrait session. The Laffan Family lives right in the middle of the Mission – one the hippest neighborhoods in San Francisco. Angela wanted a few photographs of little Miles as a child with the murals that decorate numerous buildings and alley ways in that part of town.
We talked at 2 that afternoon when it was raining cats and dogs and decided to postpone the shoot. By 3pm, the sun was breaking through the clouds and city was looking incredibly beautiful. I wasn’t entirely comfortable calling back Angela but the light was so amazing that I thought it was worth another call. Turns out Angela was thinking the same thing so we agreed to meet at 4. I threw my camera bag in the car and headed to her house.
The portrait session turned out amazing. We got shots that wouldn’t have happened had it all gone as planned. Light was reflecting off the water and walls which lit up little Miles’s eyes and great smile. Plus it gave him numerous puddles to play in. And when he got hungry, we just rolled with it and got food at a taqueria. That made for candids that honestly I never would have suggested. Angela was great the entire time and made for a fun and relaxed experience.
Thanks Angela for not letting the weather stop you and Miles. I really enjoyed meeting you and learned a lot from this session. I hope you enjoy the photographs.
A few samples below and the Full Gallery here (password required)
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Joey these are completely wonderful! You nailed the light and the decision to call her back was the right one. Well done!
These are all such great shots. There is nothing like a fresh rain to make everything glisten. Beautiful work.
Great shots, that kid sure knows how to strike a pose! Really great captures.
Fantastic! The lighting is so incredible, how fortunate!! He is such a cute little guy! His grin makes me smile.
Excellent shots! I love the atmosphere in all of them, especially with him in the center of the street, posing
Nice work!
I love this shoot. Miles is adorable and the lighting in these shots is amazing. Great job. The setting of the mission with all the colors from the murals works so well.
well you guys made the right choice! beautiful set and what an adoralbe kiddo!
What a sweet little fella!