Couple of recent infant photos

Sharkbait · May 9, 2005

Took these at the studio yesterday. This little guy was 12 days old. :shock:

(These photos are © for the studio I work for, Celebrity Kids Studios (in case you couldn't tell!))

terri · May 9, 2005

Wow!!! :shock:

They are both beautiful, but the second one is stunning! :thumbup: Beautiful lighting and the image itself has huge emotional appeal.

In short: You done GOOD. :mrgreen:

Sharkbait · May 9, 2005

Thanks!

I think that 2nd one is probably the best photo I've ever taken. EAsily the best infant photo.

sillyphaunt · May 9, 2005

Oh my goodness, that 2nd photo is just amazing. I'm in awe.. Thank you for sharing.

Christie Photo · May 9, 2005

I gotta agree... the second photo is unlike any I've seen! VERY COOL! They're both very nice.

What is the little one resting on in the first view... arm? leg?

Sharkbait · May 9, 2005

Christie Photo said:
What is the little one resting on in the first view... arm? leg?

Resting on dad's arm. It's actually a 2nd crop of a full-length view of the kid with the legs drooping down too. Cute too, but I wanted to focus a lot on the facial expression with this crop.

errant_star · May 15, 2005

Beautiful work ... the 2nd shot is a very novel perspective ... I like it very much :mrgreen:

JohnMF · May 17, 2005

they're both really good, but that second one especially... amazing

Luminosity · May 19, 2005

Both are gorgeous shots John !!! Second one is my fave :thumbsup:

Nikon Fan · May 19, 2005

Wow!!! The second is absolutely perfect!!! Love the angle, lighting, and the cute little baby

VERY VERY NICE!!!! One of the best infant shots I've ever seen!

Tammy · May 23, 2005

I agree - both are nice, but the second shot is powerful. Wonderful work.

mentos_007 · May 31, 2005

ooohhh John... I haven't seen you here very often recently or maybe I just missed you. Those photographs are amazing...

and the little baby is just soooo cute

colintinto · Jun 13, 2005

Hi John,

Got to agree with the other posters - fantastic pictures, especially the second.

Can you give us some insight into how you set up the shot? I'm about to become a first time dad sometime in the next 2 weeks, and would love to attempt something similar at home.

Colin

WhiteLight · Jun 13, 2005

Yeah, i also like the 2nd the most. Greath light.

Sharkbait · Jun 15, 2005

colintinto said:
Hi John,

Got to agree with the other posters - fantastic pictures, especially the second.

Can you give us some insight into how you set up the shot? I'm about to become a first time dad sometime in the next 2 weeks, and would love to attempt something similar at home.

Colin

Awesome, congrats on the little one! Do you know what flavor you're having yet?

I'm not allowed to give away much in the way of 'trade secrets' of technical lighting setups and whatnot from the studio, but both shots are pretty straightforward. The 2nd one does have some pretty significant post processing in photoshop though.