Separation Anxiety

While this is not the composition I hoped for (I wanted the bee to land near the top of the stalk) it ended up the best of a series.  Once the bee landed on a flower it did not stand out nearly as much.  Of course this shot is only workable as a snapshot, the bee is too close to the bottom for my taste.

Scenic Elements Test Shot

Here is a shot testing my local park as a possible background for senior pictures.  The reason this photo ties together is elements at several distances from the viewer combine to form a complete scene.  A straight headshot with distant trees behind would be awkward.  This one was taken with my iPhone using an Aukey 2x lens attachment.

Summer Falls

Here's a shot I like just for the drama.  Since I don't live anywhere near falls like Niagara, this is a rare type of scene in my portfolio.

Get the Expression

Don't forget to interact.  If you're taking pictures as keepsakes you will want to get the expressions that you treasure.  Get talking with your subject and let them forget about the camera.