Wednesday, February 3, 2010

black and white Wednesday

It's the 4th week of black and white Wednesday.


A few days ago I managed to capture these of my 4 year old son Will. If you don't know Will already he can sometimes be compliant and let me take his picture and sometimes not. I really can't blame him, it's much more fun when you're a little boy to play with your toys or pretend you're a super hero than have your momma follow you around with a camera.



I took advantage of the natural light and reflection off the snow
coming through the windows of our master bedroom to take these pictures.

These were processed in Lightroom first where I converted them to black and white, then brought into PS to sharpen his eyes a teeny bit. Will has very 'sparkly' dark eyes that definitely show his personality. I love these images because they have a classic, timeless look to me. I'm delighted to have some new pictures of my sweet little man!






Check out Lisa's blog with her black and white Wednesday post and more beautiful pictures through her link.

37 kind words:

China Dreams said...

I love the last one, especially. Such a handsome little guy!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

Classic, Timeless......and AMAZING!! These are spectacular Gail......love them all:) He is so handsome and animated.

I love the sparkle in his eyes.....so telling of his sparkling personality!!

Happy Black and White Wednesday:)

xo,

Lisa

Denise said...

These are just stunning pictures of your handsome boy...thanks for sharing! I hope your frame these~

Love Letters To China said...

He is adorable! My little man runs away from me now when he sees the camera in my hands. He is so funny. I'm hoping with time he will allow me to take pictures again.

Love the way you processed them. Beautiful...

Jboo said...

Oh Gail -- those images are stunning! He is such a sweet little guy, isn't he!

Have a great Wednesday!

Janet

Unknown said...

These are perfect! They are so natural, nothing posed about them. Great job! He's such a cutie pie :)

Grossesse Made in China said...

:) I love it !

Robin said...

These are all great! Love him on the bed ... you can see his little feet in the background. My fav is the last one :) What a sweet little sparkle in his eye ... beautiful job!

Dita said...

Gail, that is definitely the right word...timeless and classic.

William is growing before our eyes. I could eat this child up...he is sooooooo YUMMY!

xoxoxo
Dita

LivingSimply, SimplyLiving said...

Great pics of your little man...
his eyes sure are sparkly..and the eyes get me everytime:)

Chasing Dreams Photography said...

Gail this are wonderful...they show his personality....My favorite is the last one it should be in an ad..not sure what ad but doesn't it look like it should be in a magazine?
Smoochie face!!!!

jenbusymom said...

Great pictures, we so take advantage when they are cooperative!

Anonymous said...

How sweet! They look so natural! He kinda makes me think I need a little boy ;)

Steffie B. said...

Love them.....he is so precious!

Lisa said...

Yes, these are stunning and have a timeless quality!

It CAN be hard to catch those litle men but you did it perfectly!

What a gorgeous you little guy! I'm learning so much from so many of you!!

Lisa

Kim said...

Precious!!

carolinagirl said...

these are so good. my favorite is the second one. will is such a cutie, and i can see those sparkly eyes!

love them.

Formerly known as Frau said...

Will is a darling boy love the B & W!

Wanda said...

Gorgeous. I LOVE the light hitting his face. He's just a doll!

Becky said...

Will is such a cutie! Love them!!

redmaryjanes said...

I am so envious of you photographer ladies. These are just charming...I love barefoot photos of little boys.

Shelly and Family said...

Oh what classic photos! I love the one of your little man chacking out his hands...priceless!

Thanks for sharing!

Marla said...

Beautiful Gail, he is such a precious little man!

Missy said...

These are just stunning, Gail! I wish I could hug little Will's neck...I know I would just fall in love with him :)

Sarah Andrews said...

Gail - seriously spectacular! he is so handsome and I just love his haircut!

fleur de lis cottage said...

Will is just such a cutie. Gail, your photography is just beautiful.

Michelle R Photography said...

Gail, these are great shots of Will. So natural and so beautiful!!

Football and Fried Rice said...

Oh he is gorgeous!! So funny, I've been by your blog before & fallen in love :) I am always glad to come by!

Donna said...

Oh my goodness - he is just darling!!! Love the naturalness of the b&w processing!

Christine @ 12,450miles said...

Great shots!!

I have a little one that is hard to pin down as well, so I understand... you got some great images!

Super Mommy said...

Awesome candid shots... Will looks like he is growing! He is such a handsome boy!

Briana's Mom said...

Wow - his eyes do sparkle. The pictures are amazing and beautiful!

I completely understand that photo sessions with little ones are hit or miss! Sometimes Bri is sooo not in the mood. :)

Kim said...

Your blod is so cute! I noticed your little guys eyes right away, very striking. Thanks for stopping by again today!

Life with JJ, Starr and Spice said...

These are stunning and I cannot believe how much he is changing. He is becoming such a big guy!

Unknown said...

Will is so cute Gail. What a little sweetie! Fantastic series. I can almost see his mind working in his pictures. Sweet!

Amandalynn said...

You photos are beautiful! And your little guy is a cutie too! I just love your blog - so glad to have found it!

-Amandalynn
http://www.imageserenity.com/blog

Ashia said...

WOW, these are great! my favorite is the second one. those eyes... amazing!!!! what a sweetie!

 
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