Beach Baby Portraits

stellar_gal · Oct 3, 2007

A few from the coast over the weekend.

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All but #4 were taken 20 or more minutes after sunrise. Wish we'd gotten there sooner, but it just didn't happen. It would have made the silhouettes a little better and it threw off the composition in #5. #4 sadly,was taken midday and I can't seem to get the b&w just right. Thanks for looking.

phakimata · Oct 3, 2007

That B&W shot is amazing!!!!! Cute kiddo!

acaldwell · Oct 3, 2007

stellar_gal said:
and it threw off the composition in #5.

i think this one is neat, but 2 and 3 are my favs! great color and face in 2 is priceless

AprilRamone · Oct 3, 2007

These are cute

I actually think I like #4 the best. Gotta love naked babies!
The only one that bothers me is #3. It seems more snap-shot like than the rest because of the lighting (which you couldn't really control) and because of the tilted lines in the top of the frame. I also don't like how he's placed at the top of the frame like that. Seems there is a lot of dead space below him.
Both #1 and 2 are adorable. But, that expression in #2 seals the deal for me

JimmyJaceyMom · Oct 3, 2007

I LOVE number 5! Great job.

wildmaven · Oct 3, 2007

His hand shadow in #1 says it all! Thumbs up!!

#4 is my favorite. I made me laugh out loud. The only one I'm not crazy about is #6. It seems kind of flat. If it had the "oomph" of #5, it would look outstanding.

stellar_gal · Oct 3, 2007

Thanks for all your replies. I popped the colors in #6 and it looks better. Also added a few other favs.

On #3, it was an old lifeguard stand and was crooked I noticed- after I saw the photos. I took several, with him in the center and him at the bottom of the frame, but that expression was the best. I thought those colors stood out on the dull brown/gray gulf coast.

On #2 above, it pays to shoot continuous. He was giggling and I got 5 fps and it really made a nice series.

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7. (has lens flare but I still love that stance)

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oldnavy170 · Oct 3, 2007

My favs are 4 & 5!!!! I love the sunset as your background. Beautiful!!!

Taralyn Romero · Oct 3, 2007

I'm with OldNavy! Shots #4 & 5 are my favorites. Really like #4.

Jeepnut28 · Oct 3, 2007

#4 is an awesome shot......I'd like #6 with a better crop..

wildmaven · Oct 4, 2007

#8 is precious. "What?! No seashells?!" LOL!

Christie Photo · Oct 4, 2007

Ya gotta have some with these!

Iron Flatline · Oct 4, 2007

Number 4 and 6 from the first batch, very cute.

stellar_gal · Oct 6, 2007

Thanks for all the responses. I am so happy with these, after a little more PP. 4&5 are my favs too.

Seashells?? I did actually have one with a seashell in the foreground and baby blurred playing in the background. The shell was too small for my 85mm lens though, so I didnt post it. Creative, but you'd have to ask why I'd post a blurry baby pic.