I was practicing some lighting and thought I would give my children a break from helping me test so I used my trusted stuffed gorilla to test. I always try to test lighting techniques that I think will work well with certain studio or location shoots. This helps to see what the light will be like and also to be prepared for any other situation shoot wise that may come about. Preparing is the key to a smooth and very confident shoot. It helps the client relax when they see that you know what you are doing. It makes you as the photographer relax which is very important to the whole process. Later that day my son decided that he wanted to help for "free". It makes it fun for my children when I tell them they are my working models and pay them in something little that they like. This time my dear son said he wanted to help for free. What a doll. Here are a few images from the testing. Enjoy and always practice what you love:)
