My newborn nephew.

[rammgeist]

Here's a few shots of my nephew from today's shoot. I will be doing another shoot with him within this week hopefully with more props and blankets etc.
What do I need to improve on?

I'm sorry if I've posted too many images!

 

[jenko]

I'm not crazy about any of them in the top row, but I love the three on the bottom row. Bottom left and last one with the eyes open are my favorites.

 

[vintagesnaps]

I think the first one captures the best expression and has nice balance to the composition. I might like it better without just the edge of the blanket (I thought at first it was a diaper; in other photos it's easier to see it's a nice soft baby blanket) but that to me is a keeper.

I don't like the overhead shots as much because I don't think they look as snuggly and cozy for a baby portrait. Parents might like to have the one w/eyes open but the arm looks rather awkward which might be that it's more predominant in the picture; in some of the other shots too I think the arm or hand looks a bit awkward.

You could get set and then try watching him thru the viewfinder til you see a nice expression or he moves his arm and fingers into what you think will look good in a photo; move a little and change your vantage point some as needed to see what looks best. You might think about the contrast, seems a little gray (charcoal to light gray).

 

[paigew]

Love the last one what a cutie.

 

[rammgeist]

Thanks a lot.

 

[jenniferrose]

Your fifth picture is my favorite! I love everything about it.

 

[rammgeist]

Thanks very much.

 

[JustJazzie]

I feel like he is being swallowed by the bean bag. Maybe try to smash it down in the front a little more?

The last one is my favorite! Soo cute!