Free-Range Child

Every good image has a subjective dimension. It’s not entirely subjective, of course, because some images are crap no matter what a person might think about it.

This image isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. I totally get it. But I love this image something fierce.

This kiddo, who has captured my heart, was running full tilt down the sidewalk when she face planted in front of me. She got up, wailed briefly, then in a surge of defiance, shook it off and returned to the important task of exploring the world.

I honor the gravel in her gut and the spit in her eye.

I want 3/4’s of her pluck in my advancing age.

Shit, I’ll take half. 

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Published by Kevin Neilson

Kevin Neilson is a professional photographer and creative visual artist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Kevin provides headshot, family, brand, lifestyle, landscape, and senior portrait photography services to individuals and families in California and Utah and to businesses worldwide. He specializes in candid realism that captures the warmth and authenticity of his subjects. His clients include authors, executives, models, doctors, speakers, lawyers, families, agencies, and Fortune 50 companies. When Kevin’s not working, he’s spending time with his family or backpacking in the High Sierras. He has a black belt in Cormac McCarthy. For testimonials, please visit my Yelp and Google business listings.

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