It is time for the 2020 Personal Picture Project! One of Spoiled Rotten Photography’s core values is excellence. One way to continually grow as a photographer is to constantly be looking for inspiration that you can incorporate into your own work through the work of artists of all mediums, nature, and the work of other photographers. It is getting outside of the style and comfort of the lighting, posing, and styling that you typically do to create a piece of art that speaks to you personally. We believe we are more than just a warm body behind a camera snapping a button of children, but rather artists who are trained to connect with the soul of a child and capture memories for parents with excellence.
2020
“Free Puppyz”
This year I was inspired by a return to simpler times depicted in Norman Rockwell style paintings. Children playing outdoors with puppies trailing at their feet. When I learned my brother and sister-in-law’s dog just had puppies, I knew they would be the perfect subjects to incorporate into a story with my nephews.
Inspiration Artwork
If you think working with children always yields a perfect image with everyone looking at the camera at just the right second, think again. For laughs I am sharing the original images that went into making this final piece of art.
2019
“Our Story in Silhouette”
I was inspired by the playful nature of sunset silhouette pictures by Jen Snyder. I wanted to simplistically tell the story of my girls in the light of this moment in time. This was a photo project that lit my girls up with excitement for helping to achieve together. Savannah has been learning to play the clarinet through middle school band and Sarah Beth is still all about tutus and dressing up along with her guinea pig, Cupcake, that she got in 2019. This image now lives on our wall as a 24×30 gallery wrapped canvas.
2018
“Fearless”
I was inspired by the simplicity and boldness of the black and white portraits created by Lisa Visser. In this image of my daughter, I wanted to capture and highlight her summer freckles.
Make sure you cast your vote for your favorite image in the 2020 Personal Picture Project by commenting on this Facebook post.
