Newborn C&C

mrshaleyberg · Jul 29, 2010

Took some pictures of my friends baby the other day. I'm no pro, still learning. Just thought it would be fun. C&C appreciated.

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2 (i know the wing is clipped)

FattyMcJ · Jul 29, 2010

#1 - I like that you incorporated the name plate on the uniform...a definite keeper for the father/mother. A bit soft in the eyes, but not bad overall.

#2 - It's great, seen the idea/pose several times and it works each time, however...maybe take the diaper off next time? (I think that's a diaper I see back there, the big lump of white cloth) The wing covers the kid-bits, so no worries there, but the diaper kills the "V" in the wings and leaves the left wing looking unusual.

Just my $0.02

PerfectlyFlawed · Jul 29, 2010

FattyMcJ said:
#1 - I like that you incorporated the name plate on the uniform...a definite keeper for the father/mother. A bit soft in the eyes, but not bad overall.

#2 - It's great, seen the idea/pose several times and it works each time, however...maybe take the diaper off next time? (I think that's a diaper I see back there, the big lump of white cloth) The wing covers the kid-bits, so no worries there, but the diaper kills the "V" in the wings and leaves the left wing looking unusual.

Just my $0.02

+1.
I think that's one of those "diaper covers"...but still, bare baby butt would have Definitely been the way to go. #2 is just precious, wish the picture wasn't so close, or cropped.

JodieO · Jul 29, 2010

#1 Clean up the skin. Wait it out next time for baby to not be making a face - what he/she is doing with his mouth is an "in between" look - shoot again until baby has a peaceful look, and mouth looks relaxed.

#2 As said, don't use disposable diapers in photos. Diaper cover or bear butt is the way to go. Also, while black background is fine, may want to consider using light with the wings - right now, you have bright white on black which is mixing your keys. You can do that, that's fine, but in t his case lighter background may have softened the entire look. Also, when black is used when baby is on belly, it tends to look "floaty".

AUZambo · Jul 29, 2010

PerfectlyFlawed said:
+1.
I think that's one of those "diaper covers"...but still, bare baby butt would have Definitely been the way to go. #2 is just precious, wish the picture wasn't so close, or cropped.

Perhaps you missed the memo that nude/NSFW photography is no longer allowed!

On a more serious note, I do agree with what has been said. Also work on the focusing. They're not so soft that they're unusable, but it does bother me a bit.

Good shots and keep practicing!