Celebrating Fathers 2016
Jun 17, 2016Hey moms, sons and daughters, Looking for something extra special to give dad this year? Celebrate his playful side with the gift of an experience: A Ben Larrabee family photo session. This is not your typical photo shoot experience. There’s no posing, patience or pressure required. We have no rules about what to wear. Enjoy […]
Our Clients Show Their Fine Art Larrabee Portraits
Jan 23, 2014We suggest to our clients that they hang their Larrabee family portraits in places where they can see them often because they serve as reminders of what is beautiful and honest and enduring in their lives. These images can lift your mood, make you happy. They are healing images. Below we share some examples of […]
Creating Dramatic Shots with the Fisheye Lens
Jul 27, 2012To capture the drama of these two shots Ben used his 15 mm fisheye lens. By pointing the camera at the top edge of the retaining wall and the window molding he created a straight line axis in both images. In the hands of an artist this lens can bring a unique perspective and a […]
Letting Go of Expectations
Jun 25, 2012My approach is based on letting go of expectations and assumptions about how people should look or behave on a shoot so I can be open to what’s happening. I don’t try to control the situation. It’s important to let things happen. I want my subjects to act naturally and unselfconsciously, expressing their spirit and […]
No Rules About What to Wear
Apr 27, 2012Forget any rule you ever heard about what to wear on a Larrabee photo shoot. I tell my clients my only rule is to wear what you like and what makes you feel comfortable. This is especially important for moms to consider when deciding what their kids should wear. Clothes allow children to express their […]