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MT Stringer

9th of April 2008 (Wed), 01:25

...for an 80 year old mom. I was hired to cover this event. "Just take the pictures so we don't have to" was my instructions. "And we want a family portrait".

With 90 RSVP's, I knew it would be a gang there. Fortunately, it was held outside on a 25 acre farm.

I used two cameras - a 30D with Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 and a 40D with Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 and a Sigma EF-500 DG Super flash.

Here are a few shots from the 300 odd pics I have ready for them.
Mike

Family portrait
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd265/mt_stringer/FamilyPortrait-650.jpg

Welcoming committee
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd265/mt_stringer/BD-6.jpg

They came bearing gifts
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd265/mt_stringer/BD-5.jpg

Lunch under the oak tree
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd265/mt_stringer/BD-4.jpg

The birthday cake
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd265/mt_stringer/BD-1.jpg

A real camera hog! :-)
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd265/mt_stringer/BD-3.jpg

jenne

9th of April 2008 (Wed), 01:29

Great family portrait and nice shots overall! Good, even skin tones and the shot under the tree is a great perspective... the tree is so grand!

I'm sure they will be pleased with the photos. Nice work!