for photographers: i ♥ faces entry

I love ♥ faces. I do. When I first started my photographic journey, I liked taking pictures of inanimate objects. They don’t move, have a bad side or blink. As I progressed, and started taking pictures of actual people, I realized that I was having much more fun capturing faces and emotions than that fabulous unmoving bush shaped like a cow in someone’s yard.

Anyone who has read my blog knows that I am a little competitive. (I can hear my husband snorting as he reads this right now). I’m not THAT competitive. I just HAVE TO win. Not a big deal.

So, pair up my love for faces and my extreme love, bordering obsession for competition and here we have a perfect contest for moi. The theme is wedding bells and I am entering both the adult and kids competitions. Check out the website and submit your own stuff at: www.iheartfaces.com

Ugh. I had this post all ready to submit and they changed the rules so I could only pick one photo! Ahhh!!! So then I’ve totally changed my mind about which to use. I hope I chose the right one!

This picture was taking at the Mission Inn while shooting with my friend Paul with CeanOne Photography. All day the daughter of the bride was so excited for her mother, exclaiming how beautiful she looked. Right after the ceremony, she let her emotions overtake her and just broke down sobbing with joy. I just love the emotion.

tearsofjoy

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25 Comments

  1. NicoleRae said . . .

    That is just the sweetest! Such a beautiful touching moment :)

    Posted June 28, 2009 at 9:07 pm | Permalink
  2. The Laughing Girl said . . .

    What a breathtaking photo! I love the emotion you captured.

    Posted June 28, 2009 at 9:10 pm | Permalink
  3. Jenna said . . .

    Beautiful moment! So much emotion and I just love the framing. Having the heads of the adults cut off really helps the focus be on the little girl.

    Posted June 28, 2009 at 10:00 pm | Permalink
  4. Yelena R said . . .

    Wow! What a stunning image! You did a great job capturing the moment. I just love all the emotion!

    Posted June 29, 2009 at 5:00 am | Permalink
  5. Amanda J. said . . .

    What an emotion-filled image. Lovely!

    Posted June 29, 2009 at 5:03 am | Permalink
  6. Rachel Jacobus said . . .

    LOOOOVE the emotion! Great Great shot!!!

    Posted June 29, 2009 at 5:43 am | Permalink
  7. gina said . . .

    ohhhh….i love this one!

    Posted June 29, 2009 at 7:10 am | Permalink
  8. Patty said . . .

    That is such a sweet picture! Mine for this week is up at http://scienceesl.blogspot.com

    Posted June 29, 2009 at 9:09 am | Permalink
  9. Kate said . . .

    What a fantastic shot! Rich colours, great crop and perfect emotion! One of my favs!

    k8

    Posted June 29, 2009 at 6:06 pm | Permalink
  10. Krysta said . . .

    What an incredible photo! I’m speechless…

    Posted June 29, 2009 at 7:22 pm | Permalink
  11. Michelle said . . .

    I have a lump in my throat just looking at this beautiful picture and the little girl’s face!

    Posted June 29, 2009 at 8:52 pm | Permalink
  12. terri said . . .

    This one is awesome! It’s a great choice, I’m bummed that the rules changed though.

    Posted June 30, 2009 at 12:19 am | Permalink
  13. Stephanei said . . .

    I think you chose the right one. I think this is a winner. What a wonderful shot

    Posted June 30, 2009 at 8:03 am | Permalink
  14. Elizabeth Clark said . . .

    This has always been one of my favorites!

    Posted June 30, 2009 at 1:05 pm | Permalink
  15. Mollie said . . .

    Wonderful!!

    Posted June 30, 2009 at 1:05 pm | Permalink
  16. Savannah said . . .

    Wow, i love this picture!

    Posted June 30, 2009 at 1:17 pm | Permalink
  17. Ashley said . . .

    OMGosh! This is a GREAT emotion you’ve captured. I feel her joy.

    Posted June 30, 2009 at 1:31 pm | Permalink
  18. Caroline Ghetes said . . .

    This is pretty awesome!

    Posted June 30, 2009 at 2:03 pm | Permalink
  19. Rebekah said . . .

    Oh! Her face breaks my heart! What an incredible picture!

    Posted July 1, 2009 at 3:52 am | Permalink
  20. Rita Clifton said . . .

    Beautifully captured! Love the deep emotion felt throughout.

    Posted July 1, 2009 at 1:54 pm | Permalink
  21. Beverly Lynn said . . .

    What a great moment!

    Posted July 2, 2009 at 5:14 am | Permalink
  22. Becca said . . .

    Oh but I adore this – I could not love it more :-) oh and congrats!!!

    Posted July 4, 2009 at 6:12 pm | Permalink
  23. Life with Kaishon said . . .

    Oh my goodness. That is the sweetest story picture ever! I love it! I am so glad you won too since you are so competitive! And it is WAY impressive that you won on your very first week because it is SO hard to do! Way to go! I hope you will keep entering. It’s so fun to meet new people and see their styles!

    Posted July 5, 2009 at 2:02 pm | Permalink
  24. Caroline Ghetes said . . .

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE this shot! Definitely chose the right one. It is one of the most memorable images that I have ever seen, trust me! Great eye, and great timing too ; )

    Posted July 6, 2009 at 2:12 pm | Permalink
  25. tonyajeanaye said . . .

    I love the emotion…beautiful!!

    Posted July 21, 2009 at 12:57 pm | Permalink

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