Andrea - Newborn Shadow Effect

This is my first post but I was hoping I could get some opinions on this picture. It is one of many from a photo shoot I did with my grand niece, Andrea. She is just over 2 weeks in here. What do you think??

 

I love it. The black and white makes it look awsome. She is beautiful.

 

What a precious little princess! I too love that cradled-baby pose but tend to agree with Corinna in that ...It looks a bit Addams-family to me ... eerie ... and eerie plus a baby portrait?.....
i think it would look better with more of the 'holder' visible... maybe not entirely, but just so the background is not SO black?? xx nice work though, welcome

 

i have to agree with the above comments. the baby is so adorable though!!

 

I was thinking more magic trick than Addams family, but yeah, I'd prefer to see the rest of the arm and no black cutoff on the left. No diapers would be a plus too. I don't mean to nitpick, as I think this is a good attempt, but the light is a little harsh for me also. It looks like a desk lamp right above her back.

Welcome to the board!

 

Excellent!

 

Must agree with some previous comments. Diaper distracting and hand looks armless. Otherwise a very nicely lit and appealing shot.

 

Thank You for all the comments! The light is natural from a window. The diaper was requested to stay on(I would have preffered it off too) And the arm was covered due to some marks that she did not want shown. I appreciate everyones comments. I think I am definitely going to like this forum!

 

Oh, and she turned 2 weeks on Monday. These were just taken on Saturday. (I was wrong on her age in the first post)

 

One marvellous moment, a superb image B&W.

 

Welcome to the forum... what if the person put on a light colored shirt so at least something showed up. Only the hand really is disturbing. Other than that I think its a very well done shot. I sure hope to see more from you soon!