Suggestions Please

[QuattroKiddos]

I did a shoot with my son yesterday and I'm hoping for some tips from you guys. What do you think about the subject, background or post production?

[QuattroKiddos]

Just so you know, I posted these in SYS as well, but didn't get any feedback, so I thought I would try here

[NicolaB]

Hi

Subject of course very cute

I think the main challenge you have set for yourself is using the red blanket. Bright colours can give colour casts on the skin - and indeed have for you here. Next time he is willing to cooperate, perhaps try a neutral or black blanket.

Post your exif, and you will get more help

[QuattroKiddos]

Thanks Nicola!! I did look at taking the red down a bit in post, but to me it washed him out and made him look ashy. I suppose red is a horrible color for a baby shoot, I'll avoid it next time, it was just the first thing I grabbed

I used Flikr links so anyone could go pull the exif's, but here are the basic info for them rather than editing my post.

1) Taken on November 16, 2011 at 3.11am PST (edit)
Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture f/5.0
Focal Length 44 mm
ISO Speed 1600

2)Taken on November 16, 2011 at 3.06am PST (edit)
Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture f/4.0
Focal Length 18 mm
ISO Speed 1600

3)Taken on November 16, 2011 at 3.07am PST (edit)
Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture f/4.0
Focal Length 21 mm
ISO Speed 1600

[NicolaB]

When hand holding your camera, aim to keep your ss at least 1/60th second. Any lower you will get motion blur.

By opening up your aperture if your lens allows, you will get in more light and produce more bokeh (blur) if you want to for eg focus just on his feet.

hth

[QuattroKiddos]

I will try some more tomorrow with new colors and using your shutter speed tip!! Thank you so much!

[QuattroKiddos]

Okay, taking some of your tips into account, I did some more today. Here is my fave so far, please let me know if you think it is better/ worse. I think you were right about the black background!!



Taken on November 18, 2011 at 3.05am PST (edit)
Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture f/4.5
Focal Length 29 mm
ISO Speed 1600
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire