Yeah, I was a photographer. Retired from that almost 20 years ago. That industry and the world has changed. I enjoyed that career while we were in it, but like the time, I have moved on.
So, you can imagine what went through my mind when I was asked to do a photo shoot a couple weeks ago. This has been a long-time "client." Oh, and blood. The fruit of my loins. Yeah: Steph.
She asked if I would take a photo of them, with all the animals. In matching pajamas. That's two adult humans, three cats, and one big black dog. In matching pajamas.
I agreed. Because she is "the fruit of my loins."
Today is the day. They were ready on time, told me what they had in mind, and I set up my minimal gear. Minimal? Yeah. Available light. My Sony a6700 mirrorless camera on a tripod. And the little bit of gear that makes this all come together: a wireless remote for the camera. Once I have the shot set up, all I have to do is press the shutter release on the remote; the camera focuses and sets the exposure. Yeah, the industry has changed.
Steph knew what she wanted, so they assumed the pose. Joan helped with wrangling cats and getting them to look in one general direction. I had to hit the shutter when the timing was right. Two humans, 4 critters. Truth be told: it went relatively easy. It probably helped that the cats were in pajamas, which made them less prone to run off. Or even move much.
The request: "Get us one good pose, and then we can do one that is total chaos." I can do that.
The results...
And...
My payment for the shoot: I got a cookie and a hug. Yeah, we're square.
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A few images I got with my phone while waiting for cats to get pajamas on...
That's Alfie above. He looks like a big boy, but it is mostly fluffy fur; you see his real physique in those pajamas (above). Dan and Dicha looking on while Steph gets Tango into his PJs...
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