It’s 6:15 pm in August. I have scoped the area, considered the lighting, and am now waiting nervously for the family. We’ve had a hard time coordinating this shoot, thanks to the crazy schedules of summer, leaving the middle of August to be the only time that works for everyone’s schedule before the madness of school starts. I can’t help but worry how this oppressive heat is going to effect everyone’s mood and, therefore, the shoot.
I catch a break as a series of large clouds roll in, blocking at least a little of the sun’s relentless beating. Maybe things won’t be so bad. Things go from good to better as the dad arrives, and we spend a few minutes of easy chatter. Things went from better to great as the rest of the family arrives. Everyone is cheerful and easygoing, even if we are all sweating glistening a bit. Thanks to this fantastic family, I left the session having enjoyed a lovely evening in August.
