Hamstra Gardens is ONE of my TIPPY TOP 10 favorite spots P E R I O D !!!! Typically, I’m the only photographer there. Once in a while, I come across one another photographer while I’m shooting there but I usually have it all to myself. However, on the day of this prom session, there were about 10 photographers there plus all the parents and there camera phones trying for a good shot. No joke, had to have been at least 100 people visiting the garden at that exact time. Students and their families swarmed the place It’s insane that the pics do not reflect this. Maybe that reflects my skills or maybe that reflects the Gardens strategic layout… I’ll be humble on this one and vote for the later option. LOL… Crazy Huh? Somehow, I managed to avoid other photographers and people in my shots. I did feel the pressure to move faster than normal though. I felt bad taking too long in just one spot. Despite the overflow of people and the semi-tense situation, I came away with a BUNCH of shots that I believe are portfolio worthy. These are my favorites from the day, but if I absolutely HAD to only choose ONE, then it would be one of the last images, because I’m a SUCKER for Sun Flare, Haze, and that Dreamy look. Even better when there are some nice shadows too. Actually now that I just typed that….. I’m instantly perplexed… IDK anymore… Maybe the one of Savvy looking like a supermodel would be the winner since it’s a power portrait of her and we get a peek at the confidence and strength that sits quietly inside. Ugh…. It’s a tough call for sure. Which would you choose? If you have a favorite please comment. -Enjoy and please share to help get the word out about me and my photo and video work. Every little bit helps. Thanks.
