Pink Hat

[bschnack]

In the past, my photography has usually been landscapes. However, since my wife and I were blessed with a little daughter, that has changed. So, I've been taking more and more portraits. I took this one back when she turned 5 months old. What do you think of the composition, exposure, etc? Any other comments/suggestions on how to improve this would be appreciated.

Nikon D50 w/ 50mm 1.8 Nikon lens
ISO 200
f/2.5
1/250 sec

[dlaf]

What a cutie! It looks like her skin tone could be warmed up a bit--looks a bit too pink.

Looks like you've got a nice bokeh there. I wonder how the shot would look if we could see more of it (if it's not too distracting).

Are her eyes still so incredibly blue?!

[bschnack]

Oh yea...she's got the bluest eyes I've ever seen...other than maybe her mother.

[WooD]

Great shot, I agree about her skin tone being a little too pink.

If you lightened it up just a bit it would really bring out those stunning blue eyes.

[Digidave]

Yup, same here. I like the framing a lot. Fill the frame with all that cuteness! Just have to lighten up the face a little bit.

[Rachel3612]

Like the others said, she is too pink and the exposure is a little dark. With a little PP this could be a great picture.

Rachel

[wannabehorsephotographer]

Wow - those eyes are stunning. Try Kathryn Wilson's tutorial for the eye pop (I'll try to find and link it) - I think you will love the effect. Also, agree with the above statements - brighten a little. Otherwise it is a stellar shot - you should be proud to have taken such a picture and to have such a cutie.

[wannabehorsephotographer]

The Eyes: Tutorial