Parents and children enjoy fire demonstrations

The Buffalo Grove Fire Department (my home town) held their 20th Annual Open House today which offers many opportunities for great images. One of my favorite areas to concentrate on involves the fascination that children exhibit when they’re exposed to the excitement of the fire service.

But … these images show that it’s not just the kids … it’s the parents too!

I prefer to use a long lens from a little distance with a shallow depth of field to accentuate the subject each time.

father holding toddler in a crowd
Father and son check out a helicopter. Larry Shapiro photo
mom and young son enjoy a public event
Mom is intently following the action. Larry Shapiro photo
father with son on his shoulders in a crowd
All eyes are on the action here. Larry Shapiro photo
mom uses smart phone to create a video in a crowd
Mom’s taking the video, not the son. Larry Shapiro photo
Asian father and son watching a demonstration of firefighters
Dad’s eyes are glued to the action. Larry Shapiro photo
father with son on his shoulders in a crowd
What a great time together. Larry Shapiro photo
father helps daughter learn to use a fire extinguisher
Who is having the better time … ? Larry Shapiro photo
father with daughter on his shoulders in a crowd with a fire helmet
Fathers with daughters as well as sons. Larry Shapiro photo
father with son on his shoulders in a crowd with a fire helmet
The boys have the plastic helmets, but the dads are also engrossed in the demonstration. Larry Shapiro photo