This post will be a continuation of the How I Got the Shot series, where I show some times simple, and some times more complex was to get the shot. Behind the camera things that I do to produce a final image. In this case it involves a somewhat unexpected bubble storm.
Sometimes there are kids or other people involved in a shoot that desperately want to do something specific or play a larger part. Depending on the situation, it can be worth it to just run with it and try something out. It may not work out in the end for final products, but it can create more fun during the shoot, and help things flow more smoothly.
The Setup
This was actually a break in shooting. We were waiting for the sun to cooperate and I was testing out a shooting spot before placing her there. She was resting on a chair, relaxing.
The “Challenge“
My preschooler was there and REALLY wanted to participate. He also was playing with a new bubble gun. I had told him that if he wanted to help that he could shoot bubbles at K for photos. While we were resting, he suddenly remembered this. He had quickly lost interest when we first started shooting.
He asked if he could do his bubble storm. At first I started to say no, but changed my mind. Hey, why not?!? So he started shooting bubbles at K. I had him move slightly out of frame and directed his bubbles to a better location due to wind. Then I started snapping away.
Something that mainly started as a way to make L happy, turned into some cute photos K and I didn’t even expect to get. Even if it hadn’t worked out as a photo, taking a few extra shots to let a kiddo join in was worth it.
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