Image © Robert Harris PhotographyThere is a moment in time when all of the elements of a scene come together for just a fleeting moment. When that moment is frozen in a photograph, it seems too perfect to be unplanned, when in fact it truly is. Remember the scene in "Lady and the Tramp" when the two dogs are eating spaghetti and they both unexpectedly begin to eat opposite ends of the same noodle? The moment the two canines slurp the noodle until their noses touch and their expressions peak; that is a spaghetti moment. These moments not only happen in fictitious movies, they happen in everyday life as well.
We had the pleasure of creating images of two year old, Cooper for a painting for his parent's home. During our time together, his mother Stephanie had been quietly present and just out of camera range. At the end of the session, Cooper stretched as far as he could to kiss his mother and "the spaghetti moment" happened for just an instant. His feet left the floor to reach his mom and the moment was gone, but the image will now last for a lifetime.
Spaghetti anyone?
Many individuals shape our careers and help to perfect our vision and craft. The analogy of the movie mentioned above was brought out during a week long study with portrait artist, Greg Daniel last year. I appreciate his insights that have now become part of my experiences as an artist. Thank you, Greg.
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