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Big Hearts for Special People Pageant

Last Saturday I got to shoot a pageant for children with developmental disabilities. The first part of the assignment was to get photos of two participants who were getting ready at one of their homes and the second half was to go to the pageant itself.

I really liked the photos when I first looked at them, but the more I looked the more disappointed I became.

One of the things I definitely need to work on is using a larger depth of field. Some of the photos would have been a lot nicer had more been in focus due to the layering I tried to get. I guess its not such a bad thing that I can see whats wrong with my pictures because it gives me something to work on.

The Athens-Banner Herald – Big Hearts Pageant boosts confidence

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Hannah Baird, 18, stands on stage as her sister, Laura Baird, watches on after winning the Big Hearts for Special People Pageant at North Oconee High School on Saturday.

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Laura applies makeup to the face of her sister Hannah as their mother Joan holds Hannah’s head steady at their home in Madison County.

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Joan Baird, left, and Sylvia Tyner walk Karlee Tyner to the car while Hannah Baird and Laura Baird follow. Karlee and Hannah had been preparing for the Big Hearts for Special People Pageant held at North Oconee High School.

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Hannah smiles as she gets ready to give a hug to Nicholas Stanley, another contestant in the pageant.

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Abby Howe escorts Karlee to the backstage area of North Oconee High School during the pageant.

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Hannah Baird shares a smile with her sister, Laura Baird, after winning the Big Hearts for Special People Pageant Saturday.

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One comment for “Big Hearts for Special People Pageant”

  1. I could seriously cry of happiness looking at these pictures.

    Posted by Frannie Fabian | February 28, 2008, 1:13 am

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