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Twin Babies

Because two really are cuter than one.

Family Pictures with Twins

It is, after all, the season for family photography and what’s more fun that twins? Well, twins and a big brother of course.

We met at Hopkinton State Park during what is, truly, the worst time of the day for lighting. There wasn’t a cloud to be seen, it was nearing noon and the trees gave us nothing but patchy light everywhere. Now, I’m sure you’re thinking “noon, sunny, sounds great!” but actually you get much prettier light outside either early in the morning or right before sunset. Now, I prefer to shoot inside a lot. Outside the light has this annoying habit of coming from all around but inside things like barns or houses I can get lovely directional lighting. However, despite the burdens of a beautiful sunny day I think these worked.

And, can you resist this look? Will anyone ever resist this look? The lashes, the curls, the gaze.

Twins on Tuesday

My goal was a smiling, static picture of both children smiling at the camera to send to their grandmother. You know the shot, those boring big grins of your basic school picture. Instead I have a roll of delightful pictures that are filled with personality, laughter, funny looks, interaction and just about everything except smiling children holding still. I’ve found I’m happier, and get much more charming pictures, when I let go of the need to control the shot and just photograph the relationship.

Photo Shoot in Field and Diner

Mission Santa Clara