What’s Your Preference?

dlprt24 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-20-2010, 01:18 AM

This is my first time on here. I would love to one day become a children photographer. I'm giving myself at least a year to practice before deciding if I'm good enough to pursue it. Please let me know how I can improve on this photo. I know that his head is cut off on the top. With an always moving 13 month old, most of his pictures are missing the top of his head, but I personally like that his face is filling in most of the frame. Let me know if I shouldn't like that his head is cut off. As you can probably tell, I'm quite insecure in my picture taking abilities, but I really really want to improve so all very honest criticism is welcomed. Thanks!

Cola · #2 (**permalink**) 11-20-2010, 03:39 AM

The shot looks pretty good to me as far as composition. The wall on the right hand side is a bit distracting but not a photo breaker. Overall I would say it is a good photo that definite captures emotion, which is the #1 thing people want with photos of their children. No one wants a photo of a straight faced bored looking child forced to be photographed, and you did a great job of avoiding that.

One thing that I did notice that isn't absolutely necessary but could add to the photo is getting catch lights in the eyes. Catch lights can give dimension to a portrait and generally they give a more lively feel. Again, not necessary but something that can enhance a photo.

dlprt24 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-20-2010, 04:31 AM

Thanks! I was trying to use the outside light. My original plan was to have him facing more into the light, but he decided to play peek a boo behind my curtains (aka the white wall you mentioned). But yes I agree that his eyes do look a bit dull.

Oh I just noticed you're in Waycross,GA I'm not to far from you in Tifton, GA. Small world!

Cola · #4 (**permalink**) 11-20-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dlprt24

Thanks! I was trying to use the outside light. My original plan was to have him facing more into the light, but he decided to play peek a boo behind my curtains (aka the white wall you mentioned). But yes I agree that his eyes do look a bit dull.

Oh I just noticed you're in Waycross,GA I'm not to far from you in Tifton, GA. Small world!

Yes I actually just moved here this past Sunday from Dunedin Florida.