First Newborn Session

[Designer]

To me, it looks as if they are quite bright, though the light is in a very good position except for #5.

#3 is the best one, IMO because his face is fully visible and not scrunched up at all.

 

[kathyt]

#2 is a keeper. The rest I would toss. #1 has some potential with some cropping and color correction.

Any particular reason?

Look at 1, 3, and 4 right in a row. The babies skin looks different in all of them. The posing in #1 and 2 has the most potential. The last 2 need work. Go look at some famous baby photographers and see how they pose. World of a difference. Just focusing on smaller details can make a big impact.

 

[runnah]

Yeah the posing left alot to be desired, the subject was fussy for a good hour. My favorite shots were candids of mother and child just hanging out.

 

[mmaria]

Just kiss and make up -
:hug::

I gave him an apology, he wont accept
I gave him a puppy, he wont accept
It's a bit easier to offer him kiss and a hug when he changed his avatar... but I'm pretty sure he wont accept


Honestly, I think he wont forgive me because I'm not a blond. Look what Kathy told him and he didn't even consider to be angry at her

Kathy, what's the secret? Is it really the hair? Should I give up on my red hair?

 

[runnah]

I gave him an apology, he wont accept I gave him a puppy, he wont accept It's a bit easier to offer him kiss and a hug when he changed his avatar... but I'm pretty sure he wont accept Honestly, I think he wont forgive me because I'm not a blond. Look what Kathy told him and he didn't even consider to be angry at her Kathy, what's the secret? Is it really the hair? Should I give up on my red hair?

I accepted it.

 

[pixmedic]

I'm working a 48 hour shift, but I can't wait to get home tomorrow and check these out runnah!

 

[paigew]

Yeah the posing left alot to be desired, the subject was fussy for a good hour. My favorite shots were candids of mother and child just hanging out.

Yes I typically spend 4-6 hours at a newborn session. Getting 30-40 different shots.

I agree that #2 is the best. It is really good actually. There is one other on your flickr page that I liked as well. But Kathy hit the nail on the head. The angles, and poses are not flattering. The skin tones need a lot of work, as does the lighting.

#1 I feel the hat is a big no-no. I like to keep it simple. Plus it is causing baby to look orange. Baby is too far back on poser, he should be pushed way up so we can see his whole face. Putting the hand under the cheek can help lift it into view.

#2 Love

#3 Up the nose shot. If you were more at an angle...shooting down the body/nose rather than shooting straight on/up.

#4 The lighting is not very soft. The open eyes are not good (if open they should be all the way open and not crossed). The color of the blanket is one I wouldn't use....to bright, can cause color cast on skin.

#5 too bright + recrop:

 

[bribrius]

i vote for 2 as well. For a first try I give you a lot of credit. They look good to me. we arent all famous baby photographers. :thumbup: Better than i could do!

 

[kathyt]

Just kiss and make up -
:hug::

I gave him an apology, he wont accept
I gave him a puppy, he wont accept
It's a bit easier to offer him kiss and a hug when he changed his avatar... but I'm pretty sure he wont accept


Honestly, I think he wont forgive me because I'm not a blond. Look what Kathy told him and he didn't even consider to be angry at her

Kathy, what's the secret? Is it really the hair? Should I give up on my red hair?

I send him my boudoir shots via PM. Always keeps him happy.

 

[runnah]

Yes I typically spend 4-6 hours at a newborn session. Getting 30-40 different shots. I agree that #2 is the best. It is really good actually. There is one other on your flickr page that I liked as well. But Kathy hit the nail on the head. The angles, and poses are not flattering. The skin tones need a lot of work, as does the lighting. #1 I feel the hat is a big no-no. I like to keep it simple. Plus it is causing baby to look orange. Baby is too far back on poser, he should be pushed way up so we can see his whole face. Putting the hand under the cheek can help lift it into view. #2 Love #3 Up the nose shot. If you were more at an angle...shooting down the body/nose rather than shooting straight on/up. #4 The lighting is not very soft. The open eyes are not good (if open they should be all the way open and not crossed). The color of the blanket is one I wouldn't use....to bright, can cause color cast on skin. #5 too bright + recrop: <img src="http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=73173"/>

Thanks for the feedback. I am working to try to get my strobes to look softer. Not working very well. The space we shot in was tiny so I couldn't pull back the light very far and tried to shoot around it.

I learned a lot and will apply it to another time.

The hat, well it was made by a relative so it had to be in at least a few shots.

 

[manny212]

ok... what do you want to hear?

"you did good for your first time"
or
" you suck" " you forgot to fix your cloning" "#4 is weird because of his eyes
I have more... but....

Well this escalated rapidly :er:

 

[Kady]

Your pictures are lovey! I am definitely one to make my lighting "hot," as sscarmack said, but it's just so attractive to my eye. I can't help it, but I try! The only thing I would change myself is the diaper. I know some people don't like the idea, but newborn pictures are just better without the diaper (I don't care what my family says about it!! lol)...

I love number 2! <3

 

[mmaria]

I accepted it.

...now everyone knows... :hug::

I send him my boudoir shots via PM. Always keeps him happy.

Well, he accepted my apology but he's not happy. so.. I need to send him your boudoir shots and make him happy

Well this escalated rapidly :er:

don't add more salt... I'm trying hard to fix this

 

[bribrius]

wow. im slow. this is runnahs kid? i just put this together. well in that case CONGRATS!!!

so for your kids sake, am i suppose to try harder at this critique thing then or are you all set?

 

[runnah]

wow. im slow. this is runnahs kid? i just put this together. well in that case CONGRATS!!! so for your kids sake, am i suppose to try harder at this critique thing then or are you all set? YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rKYZ_BGxPM

Not mine, a friend.