Second Attempt...Portrait. C&C Please

[sam0182]

In an effort to improve, I'm back for more pain. C&C Please...

Shot w/D200 Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 ISO 200-400

No post process other than saturation reduction on 1 & 2.

1:


DSC_0149distort by sam0182, on Flickr

2:


DSC_0140bw by sam0182, on Flickr

3:


DSC_0198 by sam0182, on Flickr

4:


DSC_015111 by sam0182, on Flickr

Thanks all

 

[oldmacman]

Number 1 is great. It's what kids do... flop anywhere, twist around to talk to you. She looks very comfortable and natural in that shot. Nice capture.

 

[Derrel]

Approximately a 4000 percent improvement over the first batch. Every single one of these is cute, and shows "personality".

 

[dxqcanada]

The best portrait photographs make it look like the photography is secondary.

Very well done.


Hmm, that phrase would make a great signature.

 

[TheWarmestKid]

I really like 1, but the background in 4 is distracting. But when you work with kids, you can't do much.

 

[sam0182]

Thanks for the feedback everyone, I look forward to posting the third attempt in the coming week.

I must say, I feel like I'm cheating with shooting young kids up and close (limited background = limited concerns of composition...they ARE the composition) and as it's obvious from my first attempt, composition is where I'm hurting and where I require immediate improvement.

Much thanks.

 

[sam0182]

Hmm, that phrase would make a great signature.

Agreed, a very good signature! Looks like you've acted upon that, ha