The Vruden family...kids portraits

schumionbike · Jul 2, 2007

Very Nice!! I love the color. The pose in number 1 is probably the best. I also really like number 2 but now that I notice the feet is cut off at the ankle, I'm not so sure. It took me a while to notice the missing feet so that's good!! Number 4 is also one of my favorite!!!

NJMAN · Jul 2, 2007

schumionbike said:
Very Nice!! I love the color. The pose in number 1 is probably the best. I also really like number 2 but now that I notice the feet is cut off at the ankle, I'm not so sure. It took me a while to notice the missing feet so that's good!! Number 4 is also one of my favorite!!!

Thanks for the comments schumion! I was going for the vertical orientation in #2, so I had to make a call of where to crop that one. Otherwise, I would have surely included his feet.

dostagamom · Jul 2, 2007

These are GREAT!!! I always enjoy viewing your work. You are so good!! How long have you been at photography? I see that you are self taught and I am DSLR beginner and would eventually love to take the plunge into the business. Any advice?

NJMAN · Jul 2, 2007

dostagamom said:
These are GREAT!!! I always enjoy viewing your work. You are so good!! How long have you been at photography? I see that you are self taught and I am DSLR beginner and would eventually love to take the plunge into the business. Any advice?

Thanks! I really appreciate the nice words. I've been serious about photography for a little over 2 years. Though, I wouldn't call myself a pro, I've been getting paid for portrait photography for a little over a year now. I started out doing shoots for family and friends, and now word is spreading quickly through referrals, so I am grateful for that. I only do it part time because I have a full time day job as well. So I only schedule as much work as I can handle without sacrificing my family life.

The best advice I can give you is to read posts on this forum. There are many great nuggets of information if you look in the right spots and ask questions. There a tons of people here willing to help you improve. Also practice practice practice.

NJ

dostagamom · Jul 2, 2007

Thank you so much for the advice. I really enjoy taking pictures and would love to pursue it. I am up for the challenge because I know that I have a lot to learn. I look forward to seeing more of you work.

ClarkKent · Jul 3, 2007

Super work!!

NJMAN · Jul 3, 2007

ClarkKent said:
Super work!!

Thanks very much Clark! Your comment is appreciated.

NJ

oldnavy170 · Jul 3, 2007

Ahhh the colors. I always love how your photos glow with colors. You did a great job NJ.

NJMAN · Jul 3, 2007

oldnavy170 said:
Ahhh the colors. I always love how your photos glow with colors. You did a great job NJ.

Thank you for stopping by and commenting oldnavy!

NJ

Christie Photo · Jul 3, 2007

For me, #3 is a real stand-out. Do you have on like this with her looking into the lens?

Pete

NJMAN · Jul 3, 2007

Christie Photo said:
For me, #3 is a real stand-out. Do you have on like this with her looking into the lens?

Pete

Thanks Pete! I appreciate the comment.

It was pretty difficult. I only have a few out of about 75 of her where she was actually looking directly at the lens. She just turned 2, and her attention span was very short, obviously. I don't have one exactly like #3, but here is one that might come close. It was one of the mom's favorites.

Thanks for looking.

NJ