January 24, 2009

  • How to take extraordinary pictures


    Scott Robert photography
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    How To Take Extraordinary Pictures

     
    Rock, Paper, Scissors
     
    I had a chance to play "rock, paper, scissors" with some children at an orphanage in China. I couldn't believe the reaction I caused. Every child was running up to me, wanting to play this universal game. I couldn't speak Chinese so this was my way of communicating.

    For a few brief minutes, I felt like the most popular man in China. Every child desperately wanted to spend a few brief seconds with me. I realized at that moment what a blessing it is to have family and a father or mother who loves you. It seems like a simple thing, just part of everyday life but the gift of love is an extraordinary thing.

    As I began to leave, the children came running after me. I turned around and took this picture. It was a profound moment in my photographic career because I realized my interaction with the human experience can create a powerful image.

    If you would like to read more about my experiences with our trip to China and the adoption of your two girls see www.limfamilystory.com

    Extraordinary images are the result of extraordinary living. Live life and begin to see your photography in a brand new way.

    I'm taking a photography group to China this year, anyone interested?

    Btw, I took this picture with a Nikon film camera, N80 with a 35mm prime.

     

     
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Comments (7)

  • I agree that we as photographers can capture greater images if we allow ourselves to be part of the human experience.  If we find fulfillment and satisfaction in our own lives it helps us to be more in tune and willing to be open to the subjects we attempt to capture.  A picture can be pretty but if it does not tap into something deeper then it will never be extraordinary.  Thank you for seeking that place and being willing to share that with your students.

  • "Extraordinary images are the result of extraordinary living."

    Word.

  • scott thank you for sharing this. great post. love is definitely an extraordinary thing especially when we are blessed with so much of it it pours into our work and people see it

  • Thanks for posting this, Scott! The picture really moves me. I've never been to an orphanage but I have taught English at Japanese elementary schools for 3 years. There is nothing more exhilarating than having little angels play with you all day! And I think of my own two daughters as God's daily kisses to me.

    I was curious..do you have any plans to visit a Chinese orphanage during your tour in October?

    Thanks again for this heartfelt post.

  • You are blessed and thank you for sharing your blessings.

  • Fantastic picture! well, as usual heh

  • I love this photo, and I loved the message of your post.  It was a beautiful glimpse into your heart.

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