On the cutting room floor

by James on November 23, 2009 · 11 comments

lonna-harrison

I had agreed to shoot some photos of my friends for their Christmas cards this year, and while setting up I used Lonna and Harrison as stand ins so I could adjust settings before our friends arrived.  After the shoot, I was going through the photos deleting all of the test shots, when I came across the photo above.   Click on it for the full size, it’s worth it.  I just wanted to share this perfect moment that I almost threw away.

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Jillian November 23, 2009 at 7:48 pm

That is an awesome photo! I think it shows how beautiful Lonna is and how happy she is being a mommy. (It’s easy in perfect moments like that, right?) :)

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Kim Frost November 24, 2009 at 6:41 am

Love IT! Lonna is beautiful.

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Sierra November 24, 2009 at 7:35 am

That is an awesome picture. Beautiful.

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Kellie November 24, 2009 at 9:25 am

Most of the best pictures happen by accident, and it is nice when you catch a perfect moment on film. You can then look back at it when the moment isn’t so perfect and remember why you love being a Mom. The two of you are lovely.

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leslie November 24, 2009 at 9:36 am

Wow~
I love how serene this picture is, the background, the lighting, Harry. Seriously James it’s always your cutting room floor pics! (Though I’m sure the ones on purpose turned out fantastic.)
I hope you frame this one too!

And I love how camera-ready Lonna always is. If I’m “behind the scenes” I am a mess. I don’t know how you do it-I seem to remember right after you had Harry looking like you walked out of the hair salon. :) I guess that is part of your always be prepared motto!

Job well done, this shot is breathtaking!

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Becky November 24, 2009 at 9:37 am

I agree, this picture is really great, and it really shows off how pretty Lonna is. I really like the light and dark contrasts.

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crystal November 24, 2009 at 10:39 am

I’m in love with this masterpiece. This belongs in a magazine or an art gallery or something. It really is a simple, classic, beautiful photo. Thanks for sharing.

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Syl November 24, 2009 at 1:19 pm

I love this picture…the look on Lonna and Harry’s face is so great! Lonna is a beautiful woman. Really good picture James. I sure am glad you didn’t delete it!

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Julia November 24, 2009 at 2:13 pm

What a great picture!

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Mikki November 24, 2009 at 3:11 pm

What a great photo! So this spring do you want to do family photos for me when you are in Utah sometime? How much do you charge?

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Lauren December 2, 2009 at 1:43 pm

Love it!!

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