This is one of my favorite images from the portfolio.  This is Jeff and his son Luke shot at Erickson Farms, Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

My modus operandi is this:  Get the talent to relax then bam!

This is actually the second spot at this location.  I saw this amazing streak of natural light coming though the roof and realized I could use this as a great graphical element to lead the viewer into the image.

My modus operandi is this:  Get the talent to relax then bam!

So I did this:  As I repositioned and set up the lights (thanks to Michael, my assistant, for being so flexible), I carried on a discussion with some teasing and jokes, making for a relaxed atmosphere.

As I completed the light setup, I popped off some test shots before the “real shoot”.  There it was, the two of them in this contemplative moment.  Bam!