Everyday life - Don't look at the camera!

This just might be one of my favorite images of Evan from 2010.  He was getting really good at crawling by this time so I had to get low to get this perspective.  This photo is unique because it was (and still is) very rare that he would let me put any hats or hoodies on him.  What I love about this photo is the interesting "texture" of the print on the outside of his jacket paired with the pop of color coming from the inside.  Also, there are lots of colors (ok well, clutter) in the background.  In addition to these elements, I like that this shows off his cute baby face and the handsome eyes he got from his daddy!

But... he's not looking at the camera!  Oh, no..... Oh, yes!  I like that too!  With as many photos as I take, I'm able to get some with him looking at the camera but it's not something I constantly strive for (if you look at enough of my photos, you'll see that).  It's important to me to capture my family members in their element, doing what they do.  If Evan's looking cute and playing with a car or his dog or his dad, I want to try to capture the moments as they happen.  I like to show the relationships and interests as they exist.  If you like this too, then my advice is to hold back from saying "look at the camera" as often as you may.  Be a fly on the wall (with a camera)!