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Sarah Halstead

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March 20, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

My Little Model

Filed Under: Family, Photography Tagged With: dustyn

I use Dustyn to do a lot of photography testing and so forth. He charges me popcorn and candy. What can you say? Not a bad deal. I was testing out using my reflector. I bought it awhile back and hadn’t used it much.

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  1. Ashley Sisk says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:38 am

    I think these turned out great - I love using my reflector...so helpful if I can find someone to hold it.
  2. Angela says

    March 22, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    He is just so adorable!! I had to pay Taylor to get him to cooperate for his senior pictures! :-)
  3. Jordyn L. says

    March 22, 2012 at 12:42 am

    Oh so handsome! Thanks for sharing! Happy WW from Jordyn @ The Green House! http://www.thegreenhouseboutique.blogspot.com
  4. Adeena says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    Nice! :D I don't know if you've heard this tip - but with reflectors, if you get them to close their eyes, then open on the count of three, you can snap the shot before they start to squint. I learned this during my course - it worked great with my kids! :D
  5. Tish says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    He is just the cutest! I just love his sweet little smile.
  6. Jaymi says

    March 21, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    I love these shots!! He's a good little model!
  7. Michelle says

    March 21, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Great shots! Love your blog too!
  8. Honey Mommy says

    March 21, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    What a cute subject! Lucky for you that he is cooperative. I have a hard time getting my boys to help me out, they say it's too boring!
  9. Kimberly says

    March 21, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    You are blessed to have such a cooperative model! My kids go back and forth between being cooperative and running from the camera. Looks like you put your reflector to good use. Do you think you could show a pic with it in the view so we can see how it is used? Just wondering. :)
  10. tahlia - the parenting files says

    March 21, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    and what a beautiful little man to have to practice one! just gorgeous!
  11. Tiffany says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    That is a great deal! He's a very accommodating little model, and so cute.
  12. Mommyof2Girlz/StephD says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    Such a cutie pie! He makes the perfect model :)
  13. Julie {Angry Julie Monday} says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    What a super cute and cheap model. :) Mine does the arm cross, angry face, "no pictures momma" face now.
  14. Nicolette says

    March 21, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Such a cute model and you can't beat his prices ;)
  15. Austin-Lee says

    March 21, 2012 at 11:16 am

    He is too cute. He did a great job, and so did you! :) These are great shots.
  16. Mindi says

    March 21, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Adorable photos! It's so nice to have a willing participant even with a little bribery involved! :)
  17. Satakieli says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Dustyn is a cutie and these are lovely :) But how do you get him to sit still? lol... mine will NOT stay still that long!
  18. Emily says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:08 am

    He's such a good sport!
  19. Katherines Corner says

    March 21, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Wow, these are terrific, well of course they are!! What a cutie pie! Always happy to link up my friend,although my photo is a very simple one this week it has great meaning. Hugs
  20. Run DMT says

    March 21, 2012 at 5:54 am

    Gorgeous shots, mama! He is adorable.
  21. Desirae R says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:33 am

    I am always amazed at the amount of great pictures you get of your boys! My kids don't really tolerate me and the camera at all.
  22. Misadventurous Mommy says

    March 21, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Absolute gorgeous photos!
  23. Laura says

    March 21, 2012 at 1:07 am

    I think these shots are fabulous! And any model who's willing to work for popcorn and candy is one worth keeping around, haha! :D
  24. Amy @ Counting My Kisses says

    March 21, 2012 at 12:54 am

    What a CUTIE! Those pictures made me smile, happy Wednesday! :)
  25. melissa says

    March 21, 2012 at 12:01 am

    So cute!!
  26. Susan says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    Oh my...he is one precious little model. Great shots Sarah!
  27. Angela says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    He is adorable!!
  28. Kris @ Beyond the Whiskers says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    I love how light and whimsical your pictures always feel. So fresh and clean. Happy WW!
  29. Jen says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    Gorgeous photos! Beautiful lighting!
  30. Amy @ Little Adventures says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    SOOOOOO adorable! :)
  31. Theresa says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    You can't get cheaper than popcorn and candy! Mine won't even take that! They roll their eyes when I pull out the camera lol.
  32. momto8blog says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    he is soo cute!
  33. Susan says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Love it! Wish I could find someone to pose for me for some popcorn or candy! Heck, I'd even throw in a soda!
  34. Lolo says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Those are great shots. He is such a cutie!
  35. Serendipity is Sweet says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    So cute! Love those little feet and hands. I rarely use my reflector either. I should, but it's hard to use it when you can't stand still for more than 2 seconds, lol. Great shots ;)
  36. Gina says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Well done - he looks so grown up. I actually just ordered the large 42"x60" reflector & it's on it's way here. I can't wait to have a full body size now that 2 of the 3 kids are nearly as tall as me.
  37. misc.alaina says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    Such cute shots of your little guy!
  38. The Info Mouse *o* says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Great photos! So cute that he charges you ;)
  39. Michelle says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    I'd be happy to pay in popcorn and candy for such a cute little model, lol. Nice work!
  40. Amy {babybabylemon} says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    The ones where he is sitting by the tree are adorable!
  41. Branson says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    It is great to have little helpers, huh? Cute!
  42. alicia says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    What a big boy he's becoming. Great pics!
  43. Beth says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    He's a good little model!
  44. Jessi says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    I can't believe how big he is! Question but how do you use a reflector without an assistant to hold it? Prop it up on something?
  45. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Gorgeous photos!! Tammi My Organized Chaos

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