Arm in arm, they strolled the beach. They dug their toes into the sand. They laughed, they hugged. They gazed out to sea. They were radiant. Beautiful. Thinking it to myself wasn’t enough. Holy smokes, you two look fantastic, I said. Smiling, the Godmother touched her blue headdress. Yes, we do, she said. It’s aContinue reading “The Godmother”
Author Archives: Kevin Neilson
All The Light There Is To See
Last Thursday, I was scouting light for a family shoot. I parked at the edge of Alum Rock. Then I started walking. And walking. It was hot and dusty. And my walk turned into a hike. After two miles, I was sweating as though on a long run. Rapid-fire, a non-verbal thought came to me. It feltContinue reading “All The Light There Is To See”
Let’s Shoot, She Said
Can you take my photo, Alex asked. She needed a new profile pic for work and LinkedIn. Of course, I said. So we met in Campbell near the Ainsley House. Typically, the first five to 10 minutes is a warm up period. I’m reading the light, Tinkering with exposure, And establishing rapport and trust. TheContinue reading “Let’s Shoot, She Said”
Going, Going Gone
Zoie, 2018. I’ve known her since she was two-years old. I won’t do the math, I refuse. Time has moved too fast. She’s not even my daughter, And still I grieve a bit as she launches into the world— But launch she must, And that’s exactly what she’s ready to do. As a high schoolContinue reading “Going, Going Gone”
50% Off Family Sessions
In July and August, I’m offering a steep discount on family photography. Fifty percent off means you pay only $250 for a one hour session with your family on location or in your home, with a $50 credit for the first five re-touched images you download, ready to print or share on social media. ForContinue reading “50% Off Family Sessions”