Photographer MIA!! -Toddler in the Mountains

twocolor · 08-06-2009, 09:38 PM

Life is . . . crazy! My bookings have increased almost past the point of being able to keep up. It's summer, and I set aside a few days here and there for family vacationing. I'm trying to get my yard ready to pass inspection for my first booked reception. I'm training to complete my first half marathon. So, sadly I have almost become non-existent on the forums.

But, here's one that was particularly fun for me.

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Big · 08-06-2009, 09:46 PM

I like them all, nice work. I really like #6 (great capture)

Cely · 08-06-2009, 10:09 PM

Those eyes are amazing. Great shots!

ocular · 08-07-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Big

I like them all, nice work. I really like #6 (great capture)

me too

HeY iTs ScOTtY · 08-07-2009, 12:31 AM

Naked kids...eeewwwwwww I don't know why parents feel the need to take nude pictures of their children.

Bee Bee · 08-07-2009, 03:04 AM

Gorgeous pictures - I love number 6. I think parents take pictures of naked children ( especially the ones from behind etc because being naked at that age suggests innocence. xxx

Lyncca · 08-07-2009, 08:58 AM

These are wonderful! I only wish I was that booked. Then I wouldn't be sitting here looking at this boring airline manual.

lvcrtrs · 08-07-2009, 09:27 AM

Love the expressions on 3, 7 and 9. The innocense and awe of youth. Back when the world and life were packages waiting to be opened.

GeneralBenson · 08-07-2009, 05:32 PM

I think they look great, but IMO the eyes are way to retouched. They don't look real at all. Way too bright and distracting. It's good for eyes to draw you in to the photo, but they should also let you look around at the rest of the image. I feel like they're so bright, that it's the only thing I can look at in the photo. The expression in #8is also pretty awkward looking. Other than that I think they're good.

Sn00bies · 08-07-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GeneralBenson

I think they look great, but IMO the eyes are way to retouched. They don't look real at all. Way too bright and distracting. It's good for eyes to draw you in to the photo, but they should also let you look around at the rest of the image. I feel like they're so bright, that it's the only thing I can look at in the photo. The expression in #8is also pretty awkward looking. Other than that I think they're good.

I personally like what you've done with the eyes. While they do seem to stand out in an extreme way, for me they don't detract from the rest of the image. Maybe some people are more distracted by them than others? I just expect eyes to be bright and defined in portraits, unless you're trying to capture motion.

MBasile · 08-07-2009, 11:47 PM

I love #3 the best

Eyetattoo · 08-09-2009, 12:48 AM

The eyes are a little freaky looking, almost like a doll.

twocolor · 08-09-2009, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the compliments!

I have people go back and forth on the eyes. All I really do is a slight brightening, and a smart sharpen. On kids who already have bright beautiful eyes, it does appear a little over done. BUT, I have never had a mom say anything except praise when they see their babies' bright eyes like this. IF I ever did, I would go back and decrease the amount, or take it off all together. Afterall, it is about making mom and dad happy! They're the ones who are going to tell their friends and refer more clients.

08-06-2009, 09:38 PM	#1
twocolor I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 498 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	Photographer MIA!! -Toddler in the Mountains Life is . . . crazy! My bookings have increased almost past the point of being able to keep up. It's summer, and I set aside a few days here and there for family vacationing. I'm trying to get my yard ready to pass inspection for my first booked reception. I'm training to complete my first half marathon. So, sadly I have almost become non-existent on the forums. But, here's one that was particularly fun for me. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

08-06-2009, 09:46 PM	#2
Big TPF Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,156 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I like them all, nice work. I really like #6 (great capture) __________________ Canon 50D ~ 17-85mm f/4-5.6 ~ 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ~ 100mm f/2.8 macro ~ 50mm f/1.4 ~ Canon Speedlite 430EXII http://www.coffmanimages.webs.com

08-07-2009, 12:31 AM	#5
HeY iTs ScOTtY I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north west indiana Posts: 358 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Naked kids...eeewwwwwww I don't know why parents feel the need to take nude pictures of their children. __________________ www.scottandersen.fototime.com

08-07-2009, 08:58 AM	#7
Lyncca TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,852 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts My Gallery: (5)	These are wonderful! I only wish I was that booked. Then I wouldn't be sitting here looking at this boring airline manual. __________________ Lyncca Harvey Nikon D300, D100IR, D70s Lots of Lenses & Flashes Website • Facebook Fan Page

08-07-2009, 11:47 PM	#11
MBasile I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 300 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I love #3 the best __________________ photography.mattbasile.net Sony Alpha A-700 I support The Pact

08-06-2009, 10:09 PM	#3
Cely No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MI Posts: 94 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (5)	Those eyes are amazing. Great shots! __________________ Nikon D200 Nikkor 50mm F1.8 Nikkor 70-300mm F4-6.5 Tokina 80-200 F2.8 Nikon SB-800 My Flickr page

08-07-2009, 12:26 AM	#4
ocular I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: outoftown Posts: 998 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Big I like them all, nice work. I really like #6 (great capture) me too

08-07-2009, 03:04 AM	#6
Bee Bee Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Anglia - UK Posts: 186 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (14)	Gorgeous pictures - I love number 6. I think parents take pictures of naked children ( especially the ones from behind etc because being naked at that age suggests innocence. xxx __________________ I support THE PACT

08-07-2009, 09:27 AM	#8
lvcrtrs I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 580 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Love the expressions on 3, 7 and 9. The innocense and awe of youth. Back when the world and life were packages waiting to be opened. __________________ Feel free to edit my pics, just tell me how you did it.

08-07-2009, 05:32 PM	#9
GeneralBenson I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 808 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I think they look great, but IMO the eyes are way to retouched. They don't look real at all. Way too bright and distracting. It's good for eyes to draw you in to the photo, but they should also let you look around at the rest of the image. I feel like they're so bright, that it's the only thing I can look at in the photo. The expression in #8is also pretty awkward looking. Other than that I think they're good.

08-07-2009, 11:13 PM	#10
Sn00bies No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 82 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by GeneralBenson I think they look great, but IMO the eyes are way to retouched. They don't look real at all. Way too bright and distracting. It's good for eyes to draw you in to the photo, but they should also let you look around at the rest of the image. I feel like they're so bright, that it's the only thing I can look at in the photo. The expression in #8is also pretty awkward looking. Other than that I think they're good. I personally like what you've done with the eyes. While they do seem to stand out in an extreme way, for me they don't detract from the rest of the image. Maybe some people are more distracted by them than others? I just expect eyes to be bright and defined in portraits, unless you're trying to capture motion.

08-09-2009, 12:48 AM	#12
Eyetattoo Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 115 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	The eyes are a little freaky looking, almost like a doll.

08-09-2009, 01:27 PM	#13
twocolor I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 498 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	Thanks for the compliments! I have people go back and forth on the eyes. All I really do is a slight brightening, and a smart sharpen. On kids who already have bright beautiful eyes, it does appear a little over done. BUT, I have never had a mom say anything except praise when they see their babies' bright eyes like this. IF I ever did, I would go back and decrease the amount, or take it off all together. Afterall, it is about making mom and dad happy! They're the ones who are going to tell their friends and refer more clients.

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