Newborn Photo Shoot no 2 Critique on Composition and Lighting Please

[btafly]

I happen to disagree because it is not showing anything and if you look around at newborn photographers websites you will see that this is a common pose among photographers thanks for your imput anyway

[btafly]

Originally Posted by cherrygirl

While baby nudes are cute...I know that on this site it has been recommended not to post them because of "child porn" and the fine line on what it is. I kinds don't think this one is very tasteful anyway. No disrespect JMO.

I am curious to know if you have done newborn photography if so would love to see your work??

[cherrygirl]

I do not do newborn photography...but I have seen the work of many photographers, some on this site that are much better and much more tasteful than the ones you posted. I am the mother of four boys so I know about babies and they are cute naked but if you are going to photograph them and post it on a public site, make sure they are tasteful. Just take it as advice to better yourself. If you want to go pro, you will need to up your game.

Go look at the SYS under portraits...there are several newborn photos posted there recently that are amazing. Look and learn.

If you post here, you need to be able to take the critique....that's the whole point.

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by btafly

All Critique has been taken on board and i thankyou for your advice but i am developing my own style and i have done severall newborn photo shoots so far and all parents are absolutly astonded by them, plus out of this photo shoot i have got bookings for 8 more over the next few months. I gladly accept critisicm but next time i will put that i would prefer critisim from those who have experience in photographing newborn children, as these people already have experience in what i am trying to excell in. And I also have 2 sets of twins 2 boys and 2 girls aged 2 1/2 months and 2 years so i have a bit of experience with kids.

Like i said i take all critism on board, and will be more selective in my next posting

thankyou

Well then....since the parents are astounded and you've booked 8 more, then I guess the photos are perfect and don't require any critique.

Regardless of whether or not another photographer specializes in newborns or not, someone with more experience can still spot a poorly exposed/composed/post processed photograph.

Good luck.

[SusanH1970]

Edited: not worth it. Sigh....

[cherrygirl]

Originally Posted by SusanH1970

Edited: not worth it. Sigh....

Ditto..............

[daddyoproductions]

Well ladies, you tried I wish they'd left the photo up though so the rest of us could learn from the critique, too. I always find looking at others' streams helps you take their criticism better...if they're awesome and you like their work you should pay attention to the help they're trying to give.
~C