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Postby Oneputt on Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:18 am

I have never done this sort of thing before and with an uncooperative baby found it very difficult, but it was what she wanted, so like any father..........I did it.

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Postby big pix on Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:12 am

very nice john......... is the baby giving you a raspberry in the last pix :lol: :lol:
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Postby Geoff on Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:14 am

Howdy John,
These are fantastic and working with babies can be...challenging however, with patience and a 'can do' attitude you will do it...and you have achieved a great result here!

A few suggestions - I think these would look better in B&W rather than sepia, but this is a personal choice I realise. I find the brightness (? blown highlight) of the ring on her finger a bit distracting, also the white on her finger that bub is holding could do with some very mild PP.

The 2nd image is awesome, if I had to make any 'constructive' comment it'd be to 'remove' Mum's bracelet on HER right hand, looks a bit uncomfortable for bub, and without it will enhance the 'skin to skin' feel of the moment.

3rd image - love it! Nothing to change.

4th image - as above!

Would love to see some more, keep experimenting!!
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Postby bwhinnen on Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:17 am

Last one for me, but that is a classic pose that works so well!

I would have been tempted to shoot the second one differently so you didn't have to edit it to take out some bits that you didn't want shown. It is also one I'd like to see higher, so you can see the mother leaning down, perhaps even kissing bubs forehead, this way you can lift bubs up and keep mum's modesty intact.

Great tones though. Nice and soft yet still show enough.

What were the flash settings? On Camera, off?
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Postby Oneputt on Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:18 am

Thanks Geoff the colour treatment was what my daughter specified :lol: Thanks also for your critque it is appreciated.
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Postby Oneputt on Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:20 am

Brett for the two pictures of just limbs I used the R1C1, and for the others an SB800 fired off camera into an umbrella. Boy there is a lot to learn about this sort of wor.
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Postby marcotrov on Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:23 am

A beautifulle shot series John. There all terrific and great memories for your daughter. :) I think the hands the feet and the face looking straight back at the camera would make a great triptech if i have spelt that correctly. And dare I say it....on ya grandad! :)
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Postby Old Bob on Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:29 pm

John, They are beautiful. Having just become a Grandfather, I know how wonderful it is, to be able to capture pictures for the family to enjoy.

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Postby Glen on Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:52 pm

John, very nice. I would agree with Geoff, sans jewellery would probably match the naked look better and look more real and comfortable. I would imagine your daughter is very happy
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Postby Oneputt on Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:14 pm

Old Bob you are absolutely right. Grandkids are the reward for surviving parenthood. This is my third. :D
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Postby Oz_Beachside on Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:45 pm

great detail, oh I wish I had a close focus lens for detail in limbs like you have got. very nice!
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Postby Alex on Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:53 pm

No 2 is fantastic!

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Postby scottvd on Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:44 am

Love the composition of #3, great work with the lighting.

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