C&C - Newborn Shots & Edits

[kirbym2]

Hi All,

Some of the shots from my first newborn session. Would love any feedback on poses/lighting/edits. Would normally not post so many photos at once, but wanted to provide the before and after.

Thanks!
1.

DSC_7776 by McFlickr81, on Flickr

2.

DSC_7776 copy 2 by McFlickr81, on Flickr

3.

DSC_7750-2 by McFlickr81, on Flickr

4.

DSC_7750copy by McFlickr81, on Flickr

5.

DSC_7713-2 by McFlickr81, on Flickr

6.

DSC_7713copy by McFlickr81, on Flickr

 

[CapturedByNicki]

The 2nd edit has the best skin color. the 3rd looks too red. the first two would be much better if we saw more of the baby's face.

 

[MLeeK]

Your angles are giving us all this giant baby head. Not a good angle at all. When shooting babies you'll get better results by overexposing slightly.

 

[ThereSheGoes]

I agree that the angles are awkward. You want to see that sweet little mouth and chin too. Adorable baby!

 

[kirbym2]

Thanks for the feedback. I definitely found the angles challenging. Patience definitely seems to be the key.

 

[robitussin217]

I can imagine that the family is thrilled with your last shot. I think you captured the adorable expression well considering most newborns tend to look expressionless and kinda alien.

 

[EchoingWhisper]

Definitely love the last shot!

 

[shinyblackapple]

I agree with everyone that last shot is the best. What lighting have you used? The skin color on your edits looks a bit greenish.
For the first newborn shoot - this is brilliant job! Thumbs up!