Windows of the soul

Battling technology and CV joints here. Also, playing in the snow and celebrating our new swimmer, Will, who paddled free of my grip this weekend, on purpose!

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For Best Shot Monday, I experimented with a little photo technique I like to call GETTINGREALLYCLOSE.

H & W’s cousin Nora was, as always, an extraordinarily patient model.

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Anna Sawin

Anna Sawin is a Connecticut-based portrait, wedding, and editorial photographer. She lives in the shoreline town of Stonington with her family and has discovered the perfect cupcake. Just ask, she is willing to share her secret.

24 Comments

  1. Rush and Sarah on February 24, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    Whoa – that is close. Love those eyes! (And thanks for a great weekend – I especially loved playing with H&W!) – RH

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  2. Maya on February 24, 2008 at 10:56 pm

    Beautiful photo Anna!!!

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  3. Maggie on February 24, 2008 at 11:06 pm

    That is GORGEOUS! Here eyes are beautiful, and you did a fantastic job capturing them!

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  4. MelodyA. on February 25, 2008 at 7:07 am

    Oh, Anna. I love the cropping and her freckles are just precious.

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  5. Bunny on February 25, 2008 at 7:43 am

    Just beautiful.

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  6. Molly on February 25, 2008 at 9:28 am

    I would never let a camera get that close to my face! But she is absolutely adorable.

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  7. Kyla on February 25, 2008 at 9:31 am

    Her eyes are GORGEOUS!

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  8. megan on February 25, 2008 at 10:26 am

    i love close ups — it’s the eyes that do it for me — great job!

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  9. Jess on February 25, 2008 at 10:49 am

    I love that, with the sharp focus on one side of the face. It’s just beautiful.

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  10. B. on February 25, 2008 at 11:27 am

    Nice shot!

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  11. Ashley on February 25, 2008 at 11:34 am

    love those freckles! so cute.

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  12. thelandofka on February 25, 2008 at 11:46 am

    Gorgeous shot, Anna! I love the composition of it.

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  13. Mandy on February 25, 2008 at 12:43 pm

    aww, what cute freckles, & a great closeup!

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  14. Amy Jo on February 25, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    Lovely. Eyes are my favorite thing to get all close up on! Nice capture.

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  15. Christina on February 25, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    What gorgeous eyes! Such wonderful clarity and detail – love it, Anna!

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  16. Rosey on February 25, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    I LOVE getting really close, but MY camera doesn’t. In time. What a nice picture, she is so pretty.

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  17. Dana on February 25, 2008 at 8:56 pm

    What an all-American look! Great shot!

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  18. phyllis on February 25, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    the eyes and the beautiful freckles…wow!!!!

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  19. Natalie on February 25, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    What a fascinating image!!!

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  20. Bonnie on February 25, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    Wow ! her eyes are soooooo blue ! And the freckles … love ’em !

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  21. carrievoris on February 25, 2008 at 11:47 pm

    beautiful. simply gorgeous. i want to try this…what a great exercise – but do tell, how did you get so close without her taking off??

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  22. Crunchy Domestic Goddess on February 27, 2008 at 12:27 am

    fabulous picture. i need to try this getting in close thing more often myself. what a beautiful girl. love the freckles and eyes. 🙂

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  23. tracey on February 27, 2008 at 12:57 pm

    this is just gorgeous!

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  24. Kim on February 29, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    Such a beautiful photo. Wonderful composition.

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