First maternity shoot.. eva! C&C appreciated!

[alewilliams]

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[Ajlista]

I think this is a really interesting concept ive never thought of
Number one, i like, even though it dosent seem like much, idk i just likeit
I also like 2 and 4

 

[alewilliams]

Doesnt seem much like what? lol dont leave me hanging! like a preggo belly?

 

[mwcfarms]

1. Sorry doesn't work for me. Her belly looks like a pink balloon.
2. Not too bad, not caring much for the transition to dark at the bottom of the frame. All the details are gone.
3. Angled shots should have a purpose in my opinion. Angled people shots are not my favorite things, and I can only think of one on here I have thought worked because it followed a line going through the picture that worked. I think it was Bennielou and a drape/bride.
4. I think this could have worked like three but again you angled it.

Exposures look ok, not sure if you were looking for a variety of treatments or what not but I think 3 and 4 could have been really nice shots had they not been angled. Thanks for sharing.

 

[alewilliams]

Thanks for the feedback!
Its my first time using artificial light, I think on the second one the shadows might be too harsh, will use a diffuser next time hopefully theyll turn out better
And you are right, there is no "purpose" for the angle on my pictures other than I thought it would give it a fun movement.. next time I will try to use it as a part of my composition.

Ps. Im glad she'll never read this and see that her belly looked like a pink balloon

 

[mwcfarms]

I think its the shirt and her hands being different tones. Just looks off iykwim.

 

[alewilliams]

iykwim? sorry im mexican and dont know all the "slang" you guys use.. haha what the freak does that mean? lololol

 

[mwcfarms]

if you know what I mean, sorry internet bastardized slang.

 

[RedWylder]

I really like angled shots. I realize saying this probably labels me "noob" but I yep, I do. However I don't like angles in all of the shots. For instance, I like 3 but not 4 and I think it's because 4 is zoomed in more.

 

[alewilliams]

oooooooohhhh thanks for the input.. and the new word I just learned

 

[SabrinaO]

WOW I think these are amazing! I love the processing and the tilt. I actually like the strong lighting in the second pic because it looks GREAT as a black and white. What kind of background is that? The only thing i wish you did was get her full belly in the shot on picture #4. Other than that i think these are amazing for your first maternity and I know she will be happy!

 

[alewilliams]

Thank you so much! Its just a fabric I got at hobby lobby.. and its pinned to the umm whats the word.. like a wooden arch I guess? lol if you saw the setup you would die of laughter lol