As a photographer, I am often commissioned to photograph people in poses, and with some pre-planning and on-the-set adjustments, these can yield some very timeless photographs.  However, I find that some of the most authentic and memorable images happen when you catch those moments in-between the pose.  I recently went out on Saturday with my brother and a friend in DC, and I endeavored to capture the moments in between the pose and the moments that just happened, unscripted.

I believe he claimed to be tired as I was taking this image, but honestly, these are the types of images that I am used to capturing whenever bring out my camera… I think it’s a “don’t you have enough pictures of me” kind of thing.

She was telling a good story here, and I just love how much she lights up in the process!

Now beyond the looks of avoidance, my brother will laugh so heartily in photographs – and the laughs are genuine.  I can’t remember who said what at this time, but he was going!

At some point, she was telling a story of this salsa dancer.

He was reminiscing with her of the salsa dancer’s wild dance moves.

Now this was more of a pose amidst the beautiful residential streets.

Now most ladies can attest to this one… You have that huge handbag that can fit everything you need for an entire day, but when you go to look for something small, it’s truly a task.

Sadly, I am not sure if she ever found what she was looking for at that moment…

Now, I was trying to get a pose around this time, but some dogs were on the other side fighting and they had more of my subjects’ attention than I did.

She still has her eyes on those dogs… but I love her facial expression!

Just as I brought out my camera, so too did they…

And this was what had both of their attention!

And now that I’ve shown all of the moments in between the pose, I figured I’d show one of the poses because they truly are a beautiful couple…

(drum roll please…)