Maternity Pictures for C&C

[scorpion_tyr]

So I finally finished setting up my in home studio just in time to do my first maternity shoot of the year. I also got to try out my new camera and my new lens. I know most of you don't care for the selective coloring, but my clients asked for it. C&C is appreciated!

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[scorpion_tyr]

83 views and no comments? They must be perfect!

 

[RauschPhotography]

I'm not the biggest fan of the blocks pose, to be completely honest. I don't feel as if there's enough contrast or separation between her and the blocks to really draw the eye in. This might actually work better in B&W, though.

 

[McCoy]

I like the 2nd and 3rd the most. I'm not a big fan of the guy's expression in the last one. Just makes me feel...weird.

Overall very good photos though!

 

[darrenP]

I really like 2nd and 3rd picture with the colour treatment. Great photos. Keep it up.

 

[Studio7Four]

1. I agree that some more separation between the blocks and the belly probably would have helped. On the other hand, I like the way the husband is reaching around to hold the blocks while she frames her belly...I haven't seen a block shot like that before.

2 & 3. I'll forgive the selective coloring since the clients asked for it. I think the selective color and the props actually detract from these shots, but again, if the clients like them...

4. Nice composition, but I too dislike the husband's expression. He's way too focused on flexing his tri.

One overall observation: all four are directly on the front of the belly, and #3 is the only one which really conveys the shape of the belly (thanks to his hands moreso than hers). Did you shoot any from a 3/4 or a side perspective? That would help get the curve of the belly offset against the background, or help with contour defining shadows along the belly itself.

 

[scorpion_tyr]

Thanks for all the compliments!

1. I agree that some more separation between the blocks and the belly probably would have helped. On the other hand, I like the way the husband is reaching around to hold the blocks while she frames her belly...I haven't seen a block shot like that before.

Thanks for the advise, I will have to remember that for next time. I did provide a selective color version to the clients, but I didn't want to overdue the SC pics in this post is the only reason its up here.

4. Nice composition, but I too dislike the husband's expression. He's way too focused on flexing his tri.

I'll blame that one on my wife/assistant, she was telling him to flex more.

One overall observation: all four are directly on the front of the belly, and #3 is the only one which really conveys the shape of the belly (thanks to his hands moreso than hers). Did you shoot any from a 3/4 or a side perspective? That would help get the curve of the belly offset against the background, or help with contour defining shadows along the belly itself.

I did a lot of shots from side and 3/4, and my clients liked them, but for some reason I didn't really get a good vibe from those shots so I didn't put them up in this post.

 

[OrionsByte]

To me these all say "pregnant belly" instead of "pregnant woman." Did you get any shots where you can actually tell WHO is pregnant?

 

[L0vemedead]

First one, I don't really like the blocks.

The selective coloring for 2 and 3 actually work. At least I think it does ha

and the last one... I feel he needs a different expression.. It kinda creeps me out..

Nice job!

 

[kric2schaam626]

Can't say I like the color selection, but if I had to pick one I would go with the roses. In the other one, I cringe a little bit because her hand is cropped out of the top of the frame.