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"That Session" 9 pics

Sam Hassas
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p.1 #1 · "That Session" 9 pics

So you guys are probably pretty sick of this session now but so many PMed wanting to see the "results. Well here they are. BIG thanks again to Ed & Maurice for coming out. Their fingerprints are all over this session. Suggestions of posing, lighting etc. So fun and so encouraged by me to anyone else on the boards. As you've probably seen enough behind the scenes here is the actual scene.

Some background on the family. These guys are all part of an adopted family. I think 2 of the girls are sisters but everyone else is adopted but VERY much brother and sister. The youngest one is Julia. She has Chi Du Chat syndrome. I had previously never heard of it. She's actually a bit of a mircle as most who have Cri Du Chat only develope a 5-7 word vocabulary. She knows abour 70! Julia also has her own blog: http://celebratingjulia.blogspot.com/

Take care guys.

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Dec 17, 2008 at 06:07 PM

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p.1 #2 · "That Session" 9 pics

Amazing work, Sam! LOVE the frame! #6 should be in a magazine ad!

..Lew..

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:12 PM

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p.1 #3 · "That Session" 9 pics

Stunningly awesome. Is it too late to ask Santa for some talent a la Sam Hassas?

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:12 PM

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p.1 #4 · "That Session" 9 pics

Great set Sam. #1 is absolutely timeless

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:13 PM

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p.1 #5 · "That Session" 9 pics

Great work Sam. Love them all.

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:16 PM

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p.1 #6 · "That Session" 9 pics

*sigh*

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:20 PM

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p.1 #7 · "That Session" 9 pics

The collages are money.

jf

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:23 PM

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p.1 #8 · "That Session" 9 pics

As always, these are just lovely. Excellent lighting, posing, great expressions. Very natural. I wish my family had portraits like these. Simply stunning.

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:23 PM

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p.1 #9 · "That Session" 9 pics

5 & 7 = Sergio... which is a good thing.

I love the frames shot (#4) and I LOVE.... LOVE #8

Critique: #1 Looks like it's front focused a bit. And I know its a bit of a fashion pose, but I'm not digging the expressions. Sometimes the no-smiling works, but with this family they look mad I think

Fantastic work overall homey.

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:28 PM

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p.1 #10 · "That Session" 9 pics

Damn fine work.

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:30 PM

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p.1 #11 · "That Session" 9 pics

You did nice work with #9.

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:49 PM

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p.1 #12 · "That Session" 9 pics

sweet,man-that first shot is killer-i also love the montages of # 5 and 7-8 is great

thanks for posting it, homie

daniel

Dec 17, 2008 at 06:54 PM

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p.1 #13 · "That Session" 9 pics

These are very sweet. Thanks for posting!

Dec 17, 2008 at 07:39 PM

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p.1 #14 · "That Session" 9 pics

You're right... I am pretty sick of all this awesomeness. #4 is awesome all around. You should "Frame" #4 and put it on your office... get it... frame... cause... er... nevermind.

Dec 17, 2008 at 08:00 PM

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p.1 #15 · "That Session" 9 pics

Sam, I think you should seriously consider doing some commercial work. Good stuff!

Dec 17, 2008 at 08:06 PM

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p.1 #16 · "That Session" 9 pics

Wonderful work and such a loving family... I love the warm tone in this series!

Dec 17, 2008 at 08:09 PM

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p.1 #17 · "That Session" 9 pics

Truly inspiring stuff Sam... man, you do some good work!

On a side note, that tie/swearter combo in #5 is just about as awesome as your photography.

Dec 17, 2008 at 08:22 PM

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p.1 #18 · "That Session" 9 pics

Excellent work all around. Magazine esq

Dec 17, 2008 at 08:28 PM

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p.1 #19 · "That Session" 9 pics

Thanks guys. You know, I should have added some of the shots Maurice and Ed took that were edited by me. That would be kinda cool actually. An -M, Pingol shot edited by Hassas I included about 40 of the stuff they took in the final proofs. I usually only present 40~60 from a family session and they had well over 100.

`Sam

Dec 17, 2008 at 09:08 PM

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p.1 #20 · "That Session" 9 pics

This is an awesome shoot.

I love 4, 5 and 7... The Frame is such a cool idea.... I think you have a new marketing slogan Sam, "In this Time of economic uncertainty, Hassas Photography eliminates the middle man! No need for a frame to frame the pictures. We put you in a frame, directly in the picture."

Critique: I have to agree with Hoffer, sort of.. I like shot #1, except the one girl, 3rd from the right... to me, her expression doesn't fit. It almost has a sort of blank stare look.

As far as the youngest girl, truly inspirational... I think we can all learn to make the most of or do more with, what we have.

Dec 18, 2008 at 01:08 AM

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p.1 #21 · "That Session" 9 pics

You da man Sam. Love them, looks like something out of Voque!
Thanks for sharing!
Stan r

Dec 18, 2008 at 01:39 AM

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p.1 #22 · "That Session" 9 pics

Nice Job Sam, great as always. The close up portrait shots are out of control!
Keep it up man!
Doug

Dec 18, 2008 at 01:52 AM

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p.1 #23 · "That Session" 9 pics

REMARKABLE

Dec 18, 2008 at 02:14 AM

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p.1 #24 · "That Session" 9 pics

i don't want to put you on the spot sam, but i always wonder about this when you share a family session (feel free to tell me if i'm being a presumptuous twit for asking but...)

your clients always look so well styled. are you just fortunate to have some really fun and funky clients or do you give specific wardrobe advice? do you supply pieces?

thanks man - as always - for the inspiration

Dec 18, 2008 at 02:27 AM

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p.1 #25 · "That Session" 9 pics

Frame shots rock it! Can i please use it... ?

Dec 18, 2008 at 03:46 AM


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