Catchlights and Color Theory: How to Make Eyes Pop Without Usng Photoshop

My firstborn taught me how to photograph tiny humans with the energy of an overcaffeinated Energizer Bunny. My secondborn taught me how to photograph eyes. During seemingly endless hours bouncing a fussy baby, I would watch how her eyes were murky standing in the corner, but bright blue standing by the north-facing windows. Learning how to make eyes pop in portraits is a foundational skill for any portrait photographer and it starts with catchlights and color.