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It's difficult to say what's the perfect picture, but if you were to look at some of the best photographs throughout the history of photography many of these images are caught moments.  This means the photographer was aware of his or her surroundings and was prepared to capture those moments.  Very often the best photographs happen when we are not in control of all the elements, but when we capture special life moments.  These specal moments is what the viewer relates to and connects with and this makes for the perfect picture.

Whenever I'm doing a shoot I often look for moments when my subject is unaware of my camera and just being themselves.  These are often the most special moments of the day and if you are aware you will rewarded with incredible images.  This is one reason to always have your camera with you.  Many of my friends use their phone as their every day camera but I like having a real camera with me.  Tomorrow I will get the new Sony NEX 7 and A77 because these are both two great camera's to have for capturing life's special moments.

The image of Christian Slater was taken during a break during a cover shoot.  He's looking out toward Central Park and just watching the people heading into the park.  I loved this moment because I felt it was a moment when he was just being himself.  The same is true of the model looking out toward the ocean.  We were doing a swimwear shoot and changing lenses when I looked up and caught her silhouette.  It was such a beautiful moment.  I had my assistant run and give her the sandle's to hold in her hand, but this moment was a caught moment and my favorite of the day.

This week give yourself the assignment of looking for special moment. 

Good luck!

Always Dream Big

For more information on making great photographs check out the instructional videos found in the Gallery Store.

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