Pregnant and Proud

[Alex]

Another shot from the same session with the pregnant friend. This one is in different style.



Thanks for looking

Alex

[Marvin]

I like the intensity of the expression and her interaction with the camera. I find the dark vignetting on the top left a little distracting. I think I would also prefer it without the underwear (I know that sounds kind of weird, but I'm a girl!). It kind of ruins the flow of the fabric and draws the eye.

[ian.bertram]

I agree about the underwear and the line of the eye (but I'm a male so maybe it does sound weird). Her expression is captivating and draws you into the image. The sheet gives a lovely flow down over the couch, maybe a crop that was able to show more of this flow would be nice. And one last comment- she might look better with her back leg (as you look at the image) down, rather than both up.

[W00DY]

Nice Alex.

I'm with the others, the underwear is only distracting because it does catch the eye. All up I really like the shot but I think the lighting could have been a little better in drawing the focus from her eyes/face to her belly. At the moment her face (especially her eyes) are a little dark. Try, just slightly, brining her eyes out in post a little.

[gstark]

Alex,

As I said on your prior shoot with this lady, I think she is stunningly beautiful, and especially her face.

I would try to use a little more width in your lighting to reduce the apparent vignetting, and also lose the cushions, letting her head rest upon the lounge's armrest: I find that the colours and patterns in the cushions are a major distraction.

Having done that, I would then reframe to ensure that both of her feet - fully - are enclosed within the confines of the image.

Finally, I would echo the comments that others have made: the underwear really detracts from what would be a truly beautiful image. Either a sheer nightgown of some sort, or totally nude. I understand the sensitivity that this may create, of course.

You certainly have the raw materials here for some great work; it just needs a little more attention to detail to really pull off some great images.

[Alex]

Thank you all for heaps of suggestions and feedback.

I have a few versions of this photo, some showing her full body including feet.

I agree about the underwear. Unfortunately due to the sensitivity issues, it was not possible.

Thanks for the great feedback.

Alex