First maternity - inspired by Shuttered Eye - maybe not work safe?x

jemmy · Aug 28, 2006

ShutteredEye said:
Wow, just saw these!! Great effort Jemmy!! I feel very special to have inspired you such!!!

I'm sure she's very happy with these!!

The only comment I have is this: some of these seem to be shot the POV of being above the subject. This can send an odd message to the viewer, like they are in 'power' or something--which works in a lot of situations, but maybe not as much for maternity. Conversely if you shoot looking up, it gives a child like pov, while if you shoot on eye level it puts the viewer on equal footing with the subject. It's just something else to think about when you are composing. #6 and #7 give the impressiong that you are standing over the mom, looking down. My guess is though, that she was laying flat on her back, if you pull back a bit to help anchor her to the ground, the viewer is suddenly on on the same level as the subject.

But they still definitely work!

Great job!

Now go do it again. And then again.... :mrgreen:

I'm shooting some more of my wife next weekend,

Thanks so much - you sure inspire me and I have been eagerly awaiting more pics of your lovely wife... she must have grown a bit by now!! Looking forward to the post. Jemma