This week, Ritva invites us to “capture the essence and personality of our subjects,” using portrait photographs. Lucky for me, she has graciously suggested the portraits can be of humans or other living creatures! Ritva guides us saying, “The goal is to connect with another person or subject and tell their story through your image.”
My next door neighbors in Vancouver take care of their Grandson Remy, once or twice a week. On sunny days Dee-Anne and Remy sometimes wander into my garden, which has an arbor connecting our two properties. Remy isn’t sure about me, though it’s clear he loves Max!
Of the many photos I took at my friend Joellene’s wedding, I especially like this one. Taking a tip from Ritva, I decided to try it in Black & White and found that without the distraction of color, the focus stays right on the faces of the happy couple.
A guest at their wedding wore this beautiful outfit and graciously agreed when I asked to photograph her. In addition to stunning fashion, she has a lovely smile!
Micah, who is now 10, had just turned 4 when I took this photo of him sitting in his mom, Molly’s lap while she read to him. The intimacy, trust and love between them shines through, as he appears to be about to drift off to sleep.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Lots of portraits Lindy and it seems you have taken a lot, they show lots of things, many showing a lot of love.
How lovely these portraits are! Whether human or animal, the photos are very expressive.
Thank you, Egídio.I’m very impressed at the pro-quality selfies you took!
Thank you, Lindy. I had to put a lot of thinking on those selfies.
Glad you joined, and used one of the tips and found it useful. These are lovely moments captured , but the feeling and the connection is in the shot of Micah and Molly. Lovely.
Thank you, Ritva. I’m so pleased the connection came across to you!
Lindy, I love that black-and-white, but my favorite is the youngster and the dog!
Thank you, John. Little Remy is quite a guy. I’m sure there will be more shots of him with my beagles as summer arrives!
That first one is fantastic, Lindy, I love it!
Thank you, Sofia. Nothing quite as refreshing as a boy and a dog!!!
Indeed!
Great photos Lindy. LOVE Remy and Max!
Thank you, John. I’m thinking as we move into summer, I’ll have more shots of those two to share!
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Love especially the first one! And the wedding photograph is gorgeous. You have some sweet ones here!