For the past three years, I’ve had the pleasure of photographing the Opdenburg family for their annual Chinese New Year’s card. The theme is loosely based on the creature of the year—this time the Tiger—and I always have a blast trying to come up with an idea that relates to said animal. The problem is shooting in the middle of winter and coming up with a concept that won’t freeze everyone to the bone. So I took my chances and asked their lovely mother Shana if we could go to a park and hunt for some tall grass for the “tigers” to stalk in. She said yes and prayed that it was subarctic out.
As luck would have it, this past Saturday was a bit timid for NJ January weather at 44 degrees, allowing for a brisk shoot through Verona Park. We brought along some colorful balloons to brighten up the gray surroundings and finished the day with only a mild case of frost bite (kidding) and some fun images.
Wow, I love the shots with the balloons! I like the pop of color!
What a great idea for a theme….the light is realy fantastic in these images…well done.
Those backlit balloons are stunning—of course I want to draw faces on them! 😉
I love the balloons! Nicely done. You were absolutely right about them adding a great pop of color!
Very creative. Love the color and the amazing light. Captured Perfectly.
Adorable family, and the backlit one you highlighted is a real winner. You got some great expressions from them!
Love the balloons! I’ve always wanted to do a shot with them and just haven’t yet…one day. You nailed these!
These are lovely! The balloons are awesome especially the backlit ones with flare. Great job!
The top right photo is fantastic! Love it!
The top right balloons shot is SO cool!!!
I love the flare in the balloon photos – you’ve inspired me to try something similar – you’ve done it so well!
Super Fun pictures!
Everybody loves balloons!
=D
Everyone loves balloons!
Super fun photos! Great job!!!