Never underestimate the value of window light.

Steph and Mia called me last week and asked me to do a special shoot for Mother's day. I'm going to replicate a black and white portrait of their mother taken some thirty years ago only using Mia (and maybe Steph also) as the subject and with Steph recreating the exact hair and makeup. I stopped by their salon on my evening dog walk to get the details and to snap a few sample shots.

It was early evening with indirect light through a huge window. Pretty much the best kind of light. I think with a black sheet as a back drop and the right angle, I can recreate the conditions pretty closely using natural light. I may need to direct a little light to get the right shadows. It will be fun.

I have to shoot my girl and her sister for their mother as well this week. I think that one will be a beach shoot although I'm tempted to borrow the salon for them as well just because the window light was so nice.

What's with everyone doing all these nice things for their mom? Geez. My mom usually only gets a text message and a week without me doing something to annoy her.

I'm such a good son.

In related news, I've tried to fix my brother up with this girl for FOUR months. He's always got some excuse. I'm busy. I'm working. I'm sick. Whine whine whine whine whine.

I think he needs work on his priorities.