Underwater Photoshoot in Costa Rica

So I tried my first underwater shoot and I must say it was way trickier then being on solid ground. I thought I would just jump in and snap some amazing images! The subjects move and can't stay still underwater, me the photographer moves, upside down and all around. Water up the nose, spinning, swimming, need a breathe.....trying to click as the subjects pass by....."oh, I got a picture of a toe." It was challenging to say the least. Next time I need to splurge on an underwater housing system for my Pro camera. I used a small 12.1 Pentax HD underwater camera, and it was hard. However, I do like a few of the pics considering the camera used. It was a fun experience and we laughed a lot. Have not had that much water up  my nose since I was a kid. The couple had a lot of fun and they took a lot of funny and naughty pics that I cannot share here. They have some great memories from this day and the beachfront resort was amazing! Check out my other Costa Rica blogs from previous trips below!

Costa Rica Wedding 2011
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2011/03/costa-rica-wedding-2011.html

Costa Rica Family Shoots 2010
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/02/costa-rica-landscape.html

Costa Rica Coverage 2010
http://jaimeehubert.blogspot.com/2010/03/destination-vacation-to-costa-rica.html

 

 The groom being a surfer preferred being shot underwater!

 He loved every minute of it and he could hold his breathe forever!

 The kids loved it too!

Our New Baby & Family PhotoShoot

For New baby shoots I prefer going to the families home to do the shoot. I find kids and people in general are more comfortable in their own homes. To get a family ready with a new baby and drive to a studio is also a lot of work, new Mom's and Dad's love the convenience of not having to leave the house and have a "no stress" shoot in their own setting. I bring a portable studio for a studio feel, and then also shoot in the clients home or yard for a natural light look. I love candid moments, semi-posed shots, and the artsy details! I like the contrast of this shoot as well with the choice of the studio look in black and the natural light with the white background. This family looks so happy! They are welcoming their 3rd child and first son to the family, and you can see how ecstatic they are. Consider doing your next family shoot at your home, they are priceless images!

 The Girls played in a box!