As the seasons change.

The best part of living in Wisconsin is the changing seasons. The summer is dominated by weddings which are sooo much fun, spending weekends being asked to share in one of the most special days of a couples life is a great honor that we cherish. As summer comes to it's end, fewer weddings are planned, and we leave the couples to start their lives together as we embrace the new excitements of the next seasons.

Fall has been busy with football teams and family portraits in the fall foliage so the void of an all-night celebration is well filled by the excitement of players hitting and children (and photographers) frolicking in auburn leaves.

Let the kids play their games.

I had a very difficult time trying to get this young wrestler to pose for pictures. With specific lighting laid out and a clear idea in mind, I found I could not get the pose I had planned. I wanted a vertical picture with the subject in his wrestling stance. He however had plans to show me how he could do cart wheels and how fast he was.

After several minutes of trying in vain to coax him to stay in the designated spot and tears of frustration on my part about to fall. I finally remembered I need to help guide him to what he wanted to do in a way that works. I say, "you've shown me how fast you are, but are you strong?"

And CLICK.

I never got the photo I planned and I hope I never do. As a photographer, it is not for me to create a moment or an attitude, but to record one.