Week 2: Family Time

We've had a great time the past few weeks! Jonah's birthday was at the end of March and my parents were in town to celebrate. The day after my parents left, Kristi's parents arrived and we celebrated all over again. Throw in a couple of Easter Egg Hunts (one for each set of Grandparents) and trips to zoos, aquariums, Coney Island. . . well, you get the idea.

As for the photo - Kristi's mom loves daffodils and Morningside Park near our apartment has tons of them every spring. We've made it a tradition to get a shot of Jonah and Carolyn in the daffodils each year when they visit for his birthday. Here's this year's tradition installment. Unfortunately, Jonah wasn't as cooperative with the "portraits" with my parents - don't think I'll share any of those "lessons".

It's been particularly fun this year as Jonah now clearly remembers his grandparents and loves to spend time with them. It's wonderful to see that even though we live halfway across the country and only see them in person every few months. Thank goodness for the interwebs and Skype! I'm sure that one week I will devote a photo to that part of his life.

For those who care about this sort of thing - this is shot with my 24-70 f/2.8. One flash at 1/2 power through an umbrella, skillfully held by my VAL (voice activated lightstand) - Kristi's dad - up-camera-right. Ambient is underexposed about 2/3 of a stop.

Full disclosure - bit of photoshop to remove a yellow caution ribbon tied around the tree in the background on the right. Lesson 1: CAREFULLY check the composition! Lesson 2: thank God for Photoshop.