Eyes are the windows to the soul! There was a time in my life where I was so unsure of myself that I was afraid to really look people in the eyes b.c I was afraid that they would see how fragile I was on the inside. Thank god those days are far behind me…Now I can’t stop staring in peoples eyes and find myself saying on a regular basis how beautiful my friends (and strangers) eyes are. It is like an eye addiction. I am obsessed with catchlights. What are catchlights you ask?? That is when the light hits the eye and makes them sparkle. I didn’t even know what catchlights were 5 months ago. The natural assumption is that to get the light in the eyes is that you must be in the sun……….WRONG. In order to capture those catchlights you must find some open shade. Think of an open garage, open front door …. so you kids can look at the light but aren’t blinded by it. So all you moms out there desperate to get those catchlights – put your kids in front of a window (with them facing it) or open the garage and have them stand looking out at the sunlight (make sure they are not in the sunlight) and start snapping!!!!
Taken in my entry way with the front door open
I took the one below (unedited) while in carpool waiting to get my son. Your car is another perfect place to practice…just keep your sunroof closed.
When you get brave enough start looking for open shade while at the park or in your backyard. Learning this one trick will get you on the right track to getting fantastic family photos that you will cherish forever.