Cristy

Keali'i

You know, what I love about taking pictures of kids and teens is that they give more freely of themselves. They are not as weary of a camera as most adults are and they are simply more willing to be themselves, tell stories, talk about their lives, and look the camera straight on no posing needed.

So when I post their pictures on my blog I always try to post at least one picture I know they will like. These first two shots are ones I love, the third is for his mother (moms always want a smiley shot) and the last is for Keali'i. He doesn't really like to smile for cameras and he loves his hat. Thanks for your patience Ke.

Sasha

Son of Hurrell

I did this photo for my brother Jason.

It's actually a tribute to one of my all time favorite photographers, the late George Hurrell, who created the standard for the Hollywood glamour portrait. You'd recognize his work if you saw it. He shot Joan Crawford, Rita Hayworth, James Cagney and all the big names of their day.

I don't think he ever photographed dogs, but if he did maybe it would have looked a little something like this. I think this pooch looks like he belongs on the MGM studio lot.

Happy Fourth