Josh Lamkin Photography | Atlanta Portrait Photographers | Atlanta Event Photographer | Atlanta Theater Photographer

I've always been into photography, always taking pictures of everything, always had a camera with me. My dad gave me my first camera, an old Nikkormat 35mm film camera. I still have it and shoot with it. I got in my car one day and drove all around the United States for four months learning how to take better pictures. I'd never been anywhere in the US. I saw Niagara Falls, The Rocky Mountains, The Pacific Ocean, The Grand Canyon, and so much more. It was a blast.

I started out in a career as a musician. I played and toured full time for years and had a lot of adventures. I'm sure you can imagine. I used to take pictures everywhere we toured. Over time it got to the point where I was more into taking pictures everywhere we went than I was playing shows. Funny how things work out.

I've loved meeting all the new people I've worked with over the years, loved helping tell their stories with my camera and being a part of their lives for a bit. I've worked with people in love, beautiful families, ambitious professionals, and amazing actors and musicians. It's been a privilege.

These days I spend my photography time chasing around my young son trying to get him to look at the camera...

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Finn Is Two! | Atlanta Kids Photographer

Posted in Portraits

Look at that rock and roll hair on Finn! Never let them cut your hair, my friend.

I love capturing real moments with kids. I think if I just let it happen and basically just play with the kids while we’re taking pictures, the magic will happen. Then the pictures look just like who they are, capture their essence, show how unique they are. Kids never fake it, and that’s the best thing about photographing them.

Finn’s session was so easy and so fun. He’s the best. At one point he was trying to hit my camera and run away, and he was so tired and delirious that he would reach for the camera and then start falling down from laughing. I don’t know if I’m explaining it right but this picture below is of that.

Enjoy!