Kansas Portraits

These are some of the pictures I help take while in Kansas. The studio, called Classy Kids, specializes in 'boutique' family portraits and private school photos. The photographer, Rhobbin Rosenthal, taught me how to center the subject and click at just the right moment. These are some of the photos we co

Most of the schools we took pictures at were infant-kindertgarden. For about 2-3 days each we shot the kids photos. There are three main poses for each child;

                                   Close up                                                                   Three Quarter

                                         Full Body                                          Three Quarter (hands in pockets)

These poses often sold well with the parents ordering pictures of their children. Since Classy Kids  is a small private business, the studio can give more attention and time to individual adjustments.

A perk I got to enjoy were glamor shots Rhobbin took of me. It was during the fall, so the back drop of many colored leaves made the shoot extra special. I also edited and photoshop the colors and slight imperfections. Nothing can teach you more about  photoshop editing than when it is your own face you are editing.

The ones above were done in Kansas in her studio backyard. I still haven't gotten over the vivid colors of the fall. Or how nice looking I am. 

This one was taken in California, when Rhobbin visited last summer. Though I was almost killed several times by passing cars, the resulting photo is still cool.

Just passing the time waiting for kids to shoot.

I learned so much from Rhobbin. When we were taking pictures, I was the shooter (one pointing and clicking the camera}, and Rhobbin was the tickler; the one to pose the kids, make them comfortable to laugh and get a winning smile from. The hardest job of all. We had shy kids, nervous kids, crying kids, stone-faced kids, and kids that didn't want their picture taken-period! But through it all Rhobbin kept a kind, patient smile on her face as she made them feel at ease and smile. 

I thank her for my wonderful experience in the midwest. If you would like to see more Rhobbin Rosenthal's work, her website is;  http://www.classykids.net/