First try at baby portraits

[mossyoak1101]

I have no experience with lighting and posing but this was my best try with some white sheets, shop lights, and my brothers 3 month old son. Let me know what you think. Any suggestions would be great! I know i have lots to learn. Thanks

 

[sobolik]

The best tip is to master getting a shot off even when the subject won't obey.

 

[Karri]

My newbie thoughts for you!
#1: I like it but think it would have more punch if it had more black in it. I am not sure which program you use to process but taking the blacks up a bit more would add more contrast.
#2: This one I like a lot - the only thing for me that is distracting is the finger you see where someone is holding the baby. Maybe it works for some people but IMO, it detracts from the focus
#3: Great character in the baby's face but there is blur in the right hand which is soooo hard not to capture when photographing babies and kids!!! Maybe a faster shutter speed?

 

[Derrel]

Fantastic expression in shot #1....just super-cute. As Karri mentioned, a bit more of a solid black point might (would) help it.

 

[Raian-san]

Cute baby!! What I want to comment already on had been said. But yeah in #2, you definitely need to remove the finger.

 

[RauschPhotography]

Really like the expression in #1. On #2, you either should have tried shooting portrait orientation or get rid of the hand. Very distracting.