In the beginning we had a *really* scarce budget. My first background was a nice little gray blanket that I'd bought in Korea, but you couldn't tell. It looked more like mink in the photograph.
I don't photograph tons of seniors, and I still don't have a bazillion backgrounds. I'm a minimalist by necessity, so I try to capture the essence -- the personality -- of the senior, rather than stick them in the middle of a bunch of props.
And, of course, if we have the chance to go outside and take advantage of the natural backgrounds provided by Mother Nature then, that's even better.
Of course, everyone needs the perfect yearbook photo, but we need something with just a bit more zzzzzzzing for our friends. Some kids bring the zzzzzzing with them, and some just ARE the zzzzzzing.
Be honest. Don't all these just make your heart smile ?
I thought so.
Kelvin
