My Bruvvers Son's Communion.

AnimalRights

This is a follow on to My Bruvver's Wedding.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055875619

Same church and we were not allowed to take photographs inside because as the priest put it "in this day and age bla bla" I had to laugh at that. I took a few but they are on my brothers site.
Oh my nephew is a sulking git why the tears in some, he plays his father and mother off against each other.

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Covey

Great AR, love em all.

B/W for me all round though

daycent

Very good set, love 8 & 9.

hoganpoly

love no.3 ,anticipation at its best:)

Erm... To be honest, he looks fairly upset in a lot of these? Fair enough if that was how he was during the day, but if he was generally happy (which is how I imagine most kids would be) then I think you picked a bad bunch to post up (ie; not that the phots are bad, but that I think the mood should've been more upbeat/happier?).


Although I'm not a fan of B'n'W photography, I really like number 2. Looks like he's just after springing up out of bed and walked outside, in anticipation of the day ahead. Looks genuinely happy/excited, as though he's just after winning the lottery or something.

The other pictures work really well for what they are, and I think that the photos themselves are nice, but I don't like them as a representation of a Communion day (Just my opinion).


Nice work

AnimalRights

Nah he was a moany git most of the 90 mins between the church and shots outside it, I call a spade a spade, if thats the way he was thats the way he gets shot, simple, I'll take the p1ss out of him for years to come.
I'm evil like that.

In fact I didn't bother to meet them after for a meal in a hotel, I'd end up telling the kid to snap out of it and then me and the Bro would start arguing as he thinks the sun shines etc
Instead I went to do the Swans and then went to a pub to watch the footy play off finals....I'm selfish like that too/

Borderfox

The one with the money and the flats in the background is the best, dont blame you watching the swans after that

Thecageyone

Good. Say it like it is.

He looks a bit of a whingebag, going by the photos you've upped. Not just these, but in a couple of the wedding ones he's clearly being a pain.

But, he's a kid ... just hope he grows out of it

Too much molly-coddling goes on when it comes to commenting, and it's refreshing to see someone say it like it is re: they're own pics

They all look great btw, good stuff. It's not just about capturing a moment, it's about making that moment appealing, regardless. And you have done.

AnimalRights

The thing is Cagey he has a wicked funny personality but in front of a crowd he as you point out becomes a typical kid and takes advantage of certain situations for his own benefit.

Thecageyone

Kids can be manipulative like that. But he is just a kid I suppose. We were all that spoiled, attention seeker at one stage ... WAY back in the day No doubt I was a bit of a brat too! Hard to imagine innit?

AnimalRights

Reading back on the thread earlier I probably was too hard on him...
I just assumed he may be narky near the end of the day, this was only outside the church!
Main thing was I was very happy with the photographs and only made 1 mistake...that was not allowing for the shadow of a tree crossing their faces in a few pics, but again its experience.
That's my 5th communion/confirmation/wedding and by far my best for confidence and results.

sineadw

They're lovely AR - I wouldn't change his expression in any of them. My youngest made his yesterday too, and he looks utterly miserable in all of the photos. He didn't like being dressed up. He didn't like being bored. He didn't like being hot and he certainly didn't like having his photo taken. Takes after me in every respect so I didn't blame him We ended up bribing him with money so he'd look into the camera and fake-smile :rolleyes:

And you still look like your brother :P

molloyjazz

Borderfox wrote: »

The one with the money and the flats in the background is the best, dont blame you watching the swans after that

7 is my fav too.

Jim

So there's no east London way of saying Nephew?

mrboswell

2,3 and 7 are great. Looks like it was a very enjoyable day for all.

Ettna

Great photos, and even better clothes, how did they get him to wear all that gear. My grandson would not hear of shirts and ties, suits etc. Well done.