This is the 2nd year I was asked to be the official photographer for Vacation Bible School at Kalamazoo Missionary Church.  I can honestly say that I learned a lot from last year, and applied that knowledge to this year, which helped me out tremendously.

The biggest challenge is dealing with 6 different lighting situations.  Each area I photographed in had different kind of light, different light quality and color, different ceiling heights and wall distances, plus the wall and ceiling color differences.    The last thing I wanted was to work with a lot of equipment.  After all, I was following a bunch of small children around, and even though most of them are familiar with my camera and with me, I didn’t want them to be paying me any attention.

Here are the highlights.  First the kids:

Song Time

Watching the Skit

Being Cute

Going to the Next Activity

Spying the Camera

All Smiles

Of course, one of the highlights of VBS is the skit.  Every evening a different skit was debuted as a continuing story.  This year, featured actors included the Associate Pastor and his wife.  I had the privilege of simulating a thunderstorm on the last night, but unfortunately I couldn’t simulate the storm and photograph it at the same time.  It was something to see!

Skit 1

Skit 2

Skit 3

Skit 3

Skit 4

Skit 6

Skit 7

I had a fabulous time, and went by incredibly fast.  The kids seemed to enjoy themselves as well.  The slide show I showed to the congregation during the Sunday service was a hit too.  Can’t wait for next year!