Relatives Birthday Party C&C

[Ballistics]

I was asked to take some pictures, and at first I was reluctant but after realizing how difficult
it was to photograph kids and the very small windows of opportunity their attention span allows, I kind of got into the challenge.

1.

DSC_7152 by The Photo Major, on Flickr

2.

DSC_7001 by The Photo Major, on Flickr

3.

MathewsBDay7_1 by The Photo Major, on Flickr

4.

DSC_7092 by The Photo Major, on Flickr



First live event I've ever shot and as expected it's not easy. But I really enjoyed it.

 

[Ballistics]

For #3, I had a mother who was a bit territorial over photographing privileges, and I literally had to take this shot through a small space she would allow. She made it a point to stand in front of me every time I moved to take a photo.

 

[durhamskywriter]

For #3, I had a mother who was a bit territorial over photographing privileges, and I literally had to take this shot through a small space she would allow. She made it a point to stand in front of me every time I moved to take a photo.

that happened to me once. what i did was to show her the photo i had just taken of her kid. she said, "whoa! that's really nice—you've got a real camera!" (she was using her cell phone.) she then gave me all the space i needed.

 

[Ballistics]

For #3, I had a mother who was a bit territorial over photographing privileges, and I literally had to take this shot through a small space she would allow. She made it a point to stand in front of me every time I moved to take a photo.

that happened to me once. what i did was to show her the photo i had just taken of her kid. she said, "whoa! that's really nice—you've got a real camera!" (she was using her cell phone.) she then gave me all the space i needed.

Yeah, I just let her think she was in control and worked with what I had.

 

[Ballistics]

Bump

 

[The_Traveler]

Quite nice but all a bit cool, I think (and could use some local sharpening to make some contrast)

 

[Ballistics]

Quite nice but all a bit cool, I think (and could use some local sharpening to make some contrast)

How's this?


MathewsBDay42 by The Photo Major, on Flickr

Warmed up a bit:

MathewsBDay43 by The Photo Major, on Flickr

 

[Jaemie]

I like 3 & 4, but ouch - cut head.

 

[Ballistics]

I like 3 & 4, but ouch - cut head.

Why ouch?

 

[Jaemie]

I like 3 & 4, but ouch - cut head.

Why ouch?

Well, because the boy's head got cut off on top. It looks painful.

 

[Ballistics]

I like 3 & 4, but ouch - cut head.

Why ouch?

Well, because the boy's head got cut off on top. It looks painful.

I'm lost.

 

[Jaemie]

I'm lost.

 

[Ballistics]

I'm lost.

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Is this another way of saying you don't like the crop?

 

[Jaemie]

Is this another way of saying you don't like the crop?

Yes. I'm sorry. I guess I was being obtuse with the "ouch" comment. I meant to say I think the photo should have included the boy's entire head, and not cropped it at the top. that's all.

Otherwise, I think this is a very good photo. Sweet DOF, perfect focus, great expression on his face, the candles tell a story very nicely. Candlelight in his face is wonderful. Child in background isn't too distracting. Nice work!

 

[Ballistics]

Is this another way of saying you don't like the crop?

Yes. I'm sorry. I guess I was being obtuse with the "ouch" comment. I meant to say I think the photo should have included the boy's entire head, and not cropped it at the top. that's all.

Otherwise, I think this is a very good photo. Sweet DOF, perfect focus, great expression on his face, the candles tell a story very nicely. Candlelight in his face is wonderful. Child in background isn't too distracting. Nice work!

Ok, I see. The issue I had was the mother forcing her way in front of me. the bottom of her arm was blocking the top of his head while she was taking a picture. You can faintly see her hip in the bottom left of the frame which is OOF. Although I have to say, I don't think it takes away from the image. Thank you for your thought out critique.