First studio newborn shoot. C&C

[MrsLittle]

For these I used my SB700 with shoot thru umbrella. I know these are not spectacular by any means, but it was my first venture into studio photography. I took these for some friends of mine.

1. I know the head is crooked, but straightening it would crop out the hands.



DSC_2280_edited-2 by Lily Belle Photos, on Flickr


2. Poor baby was fussing the whole time.




DSC_2320_edited-2 by Lily Belle Photos, on Flickr

 

[GeorgieGirl]

Don't apologize! You did a terriffic job!!!! Congrats to them and Congratulations to you!!!

 

[MrsLittle]

Don't apologize! You did a terriffic job!!!! Congrats to them and Congratulations to you!!!

Thank you! I realized though, how bad I need to invest in a 2nd light.

 

[RebeccaAPhotography]

These look good but i really don't like how the parents are really cropped out in the 2nd one. Faces are cropped in places they should not be cropped, joints are cropped where they shouldn't be. If you had a looser crop I would love it way more. But great job at your first try, a heck of a lot better then I could do.

 

[MLeeK]

The crooked head/hands works pretty OK.
The black in the second one needs some definition. Baby's head is blending into it, mom's shoulder...
Beautiful, clean clear, sharp. Just very heavy on the black.

 

[MrsLittle]

I understand about the crop. This was my error in camera, since it was not cropped at all. I will watch out for that kind of stuff in the future, maybe take a few steps back.

 

[GeorgieGirl]

My perspective is not to take a step back, you have the shot filled nicely IMHO, and the focal point is the little one with the parents framing it is well defined. I like it fine just the way it is.

 

[tirediron]

I understand about the crop. This was my error in camera, since it was not cropped at all. I will watch out for that kind of stuff in the future, maybe take a few steps back.

Yes, DO THIS! Always. You can crop as tightly as you want in post, but if the composition is too tight, you've got nowhere to go. Also keep in mind when framing the shot what the final product/crop is likely to be; either 2:3 or 3:4.

 

[GeorgieGirl]

I understand about the crop. This was my error in camera, since it was not cropped at all. I will watch out for that kind of stuff in the future, maybe take a few steps back.

Yes, DO THIS! Always. You can crop as tightly as you want in post, but if the composition is too tight, you've got nowhere to go. Also keep in mind when framing the shot what the final product/crop is likely to be; either 2:3 or 3:4.

That's interesting...I rarely crop. I wonder if I am a minority....

 

[GeorgieGirl]

By the way I do follow the thinking about cropping in post and for new shooters it's good strategy. Maybe because I came from film with the one chance to get it right approach I'm in a different pattern.

 

[tirediron]

By the way I do follow the thinking about cropping in post and for new shooters it's good strategy. Maybe because I came from film with the one chance to get it right approach I'm in a different pattern.

Not following you... what's the difference? Shoot wide and crop with software, shoot wide and crop under the enlarger... I've doing it exactly the same way for 30+ years.

 

[GeorgieGirl]

By the way I do follow the thinking about cropping in post and for new shooters it's good strategy. Maybe because I came from film with the one chance to get it right approach I'm in a different pattern.

Not following you... what's the difference? Shoot wide and crop with software, shoot wide and crop under the enlarger... I've doing it exactly the same way for 30+ years.

I have never developed my own film; my habits did not include any post work, let alone cropping. All film went out to be processed. Funny too, because in my readings on compositon its stated to step in one step further and fill your frame even when you think you are close, get closer.

 

[tirediron]

... I have never developed my own film

Too bad, you missed one of the great joys of photography!

...in my readings on compositon its stated to step in one step further and fill your frame even when you think you are close, get closer.

Never having mastered getting it perfect the first time, every time, I choose to allow myself a little wiggle room for later use if needed.

 

[MLeeK]

I understand about the crop. This was my error in camera, since it was not cropped at all. I will watch out for that kind of stuff in the future, maybe take a few steps back.

Yes, DO THIS! Always. You can crop as tightly as you want in post, but if the composition is too tight, you've got nowhere to go. Also keep in mind when framing the shot what the final product/crop is likely to be; either 2:3 or 3:4.

That's interesting...I rarely crop. I wonder if I am a minority....

Depending on what size you are printing you are cropping.

 

[GeorgieGirl]

Too bad, you missed one of the great joys of photography!

Never having mastered getting it perfect the first time, every time, I choose to allow myself a little wiggle room for later use if needed.

It's a great approach. I might give myself a breather now too. I totally never thought of doing this and its like so simple!