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swedberg311 · Jan 5, 2011

shannab said:
I just do product photography for my website i am certainly not a pro getting better but still need lots of work.... here are a few i got what do you think?? I know the first one she looks like she only has 1 leg i had a ton like that and didnt notice but i thought it would be cute otherwise as well with the b&w do you like the texture on it?

Maybe like this (Just an Idea MCP High Deff Sharp+Lightened the Eyes a bit)

lyonsroar · Jan 5, 2011

^that looks kinda creepy to me...

It just does. Could be the relative lack of eyelids.

swedberg311 · Jan 5, 2011

lol Well maybe its a lil over sharp in comparison to the really soft skin... lol

heyjoe · Jan 5, 2011

I like the pink wall but I notice bubbles or creases in it.

lyonsroar · Jan 5, 2011

swedberg311 said:
lol Well maybe its a lil over sharp in comparison to the really soft skin... lol

That coul be it...

swedberg311 · Jan 5, 2011

lyonsroar said:
swedberg311 said:

lol Well maybe its a lil over sharp in comparison to the really soft skin... lol

Click to expand...

That coul be it...

actually I think its more the texture on it, kinda makes it look grainy then the eyes are clean and crisp

mrshaleyberg · Jan 5, 2011

They need lightened up a bit IMHO. Try shooting f/4+. But..I like everything to be clear. Shooting at f/1.8 is like looking through a paper towel roll. You're only going to get a little bit in focus.

reznap · Jan 5, 2011

shannab said:
these were f1.8 with my 35mm i focus manually as well.... is it my error with my focusing(i always assumed it was)

Focusing manually on a DSLR is extremely difficult. Not only is the viewfinder too small to see anything, but the focusing screen doesn't have any type of focusing aid (like a split prism).

If you like to manually focus, I'd recommend having the gear on a tripod and using live view. With live view on, you can magnify an area of the screen, place it over the kids' eyes and manually focus extremely accurately.

With autofocus, use a single focus point over the eye and take the shot without recomposing. Focus/recompose doesn't work well when taking shots with a very shallow depth of field.

Karri · Jan 5, 2011

I like the colored ones better too. Also, if this is a product shot, the onesie wrinkling up is a distraction. I know it's difficult with young children and clothes but I would recommend making sure the front of the onesie was straightened as it looks like it has a small design on it and I am thinking that would need to be shown clearly.

I think the lighting is good and she's a cutie!