Does this work?

[tasmo2]

I want to get full body pics of my 3 month old instead of just the face shots I have been getting... Do you think this flat on his back works or should I have him sitting up? I don't have an example of the other as I haven't been able to get a good one in that position. LOL


Camera: Nikon D3000
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 20 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Flash: Auto, Fired, Return detected

[dave.turley]

Maybe, and this is only a suggestion. This bundle of cuteness may need a touch of warmth to his/her skin tone. Looks a little cold to me. I post this only because 43 other people have looked and couldn't muster a suggestion. I like the lying down and I love the expression.

[peeperita]

i like the exposure and color temperature......i think the baby's skin looks as it should...his pose it fine, but it think it's the camera's perspective that could use a little tweaking.....as shot, the baby looks a tad uncomfortable.....it you had been more over him....with him looking up at the camera.....i think he would look more snug and settled.....

peeper

[lputman]

I think at 3 months, propped up would make a great photo opportunity. I personally am not a fan of black backgrounds with baby portraits, but that is just my sentiment. If you've got some baskets big enough for putting the baby in, that would be cute too.

[jimmy637]

I have noticed over the years that most sitting shots of infants use props to hold them up. Even shots of them on their fronts use props. So I think this type of shot accomplishes your full body pose very well.

[mandyatm]

I think the picture is sharp and the color looks good to me, but I do find myself tilting my head a little to see his face. You could tilt your camera so that his head is higher up in the frame, or put him in a bean bag chair so he is curled in a natural position. Also, if/when he can prop himself up with his arms when on his tummy, you can take a picture from the front with the rest of him blurred out, or from side as you have done here.

[tasmo2]

Originally Posted by dave.turley

Maybe, and this is only a suggestion. This bundle of cuteness may need a touch of warmth to his/her skin tone. Looks a little cold to me. I post this only because 43 other people have looked and couldn't muster a suggestion. I like the lying down and I love the expression.

Thank you for the suggestion! I was wondering if it was just that bad no one had any way of making it better.. LOL!

Originally Posted by peeperita

i like the exposure and color temperature......i think the baby's skin looks as it should...his pose it fine, but it think it's the camera's perspective that could use a little tweaking.....as shot, the baby looks a tad uncomfortable.....it you had been more over him....with him looking up at the camera.....i think he would look more snug and settled.....

I see what you are saying, thanks! I am new and always need C&C on positioning the camera!

peeper

Originally Posted by lputman

I think at 3 months, propped up would make a great photo opportunity. I personally am not a fan of black backgrounds with baby portraits, but that is just my sentiment. If you've got some baskets big enough for putting the baby in, that would be cute too.

I love black backgrounds almost always. LOL I guess that's just my taste though. (especially before I do my friends newborn pics!) I do want to get some baskets, just haven't found any I like yet for a good price! Thanks for the suggestion!

Originally Posted by jimmy637

I have noticed over the years that most sitting shots of infants use props to hold them up. Even shots of them on their fronts use props. So I think this type of shot accomplishes your full body pose very well.

Thank you! I had a few with a boppy pillow and some w/o. The ones w/o looked better this time, now I do wish I had angled the camera better as a pp suggested though. LOL

Originally Posted by mandyatm

I think the picture is sharp and the color looks good to me, but I do find myself tilting my head a little to see his face. You could tilt your camera so that his head is higher up in the frame, or put him in a bean bag chair so he is curled in a natural position. Also, if/when he can prop himself up with his arms when on his tummy, you can take a picture from the front with the rest of him blurred out, or from side as you have done here.

Thank you for the C&C! I actually tried to prop him up with his arms and he kept falling sideways. Hopefully soon though!


Thanks everyone for your comments! I have posted a new pose on here that I think has a better position. Although I think this pic is a little sharper, so we will see which one wins out in the end!