Photographer MIA!! -Toddler in the Mountains

[twocolor]

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.

[TPF Sponsor]

[Big]

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

[Cely]

Those eyes are amazing. Great shots!

[ocular]

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

me too

[HeY iTs ScOTtY]

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

[Bee Bee]

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]

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

[lvcrtrs]

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]

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]

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]

I love #3 the best

[Eyetattoo]

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

[twocolor]

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.