What’s Your Preference?

Obijuan · #1 (**permalink**) 12-20-2009, 07:52 PM

So much patience is needed to Photograph kids. Any tips? Candy bribes? Anyway, I need people to critique composition and lighting. Used SB-600 on the camera bouncing the light. I decided to take the shot from a standing position because the kids were moving too much. I have a new respect for people that Photograph kids for a living.

Filename: WW 056.jpg
Camera: NIKON
Model: D80
ISO: 250
Exposure: 1/15 sec
Aperture: 5.0
Focal Length: 38mm
Flash Used: Yes

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OverAnalyzer · #2 (**permalink**) 12-20-2009, 09:27 PM

i have no constructive criticisim b/c frankly....I just paid a 'pro' to take this EXACT shot of my two kids (roughly those ages) and yours is much better in terms of color and expression captured.....GAH! CHILDREN! MY OWN CHILDREN. I have yet to get a good shot of the two of them TOGETHER.

Sorry...little vent there.

manwez · #3 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 02:30 AM

I think the composition is great. The colouring has a very "warm" feeling to it, if that is what you were going for then it worked. I would probably have made it a bit brighter, but not TOO bright, if that makes sense (most likely not). They are adorable btw

See & Wonder · #4 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 02:43 AM

Beautiful Kids!!! They are gorgeous....

I love the coloring it's warm, family cozy...

Only thing I would question is the baby's leg and hand, would it be better balanced with all of the leg or hand showing? or none?

Very, very well done!!!

CW

Bekkie · #5 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 03:38 AM

It's hard to criticize photos of kids; they are just so darn cute!!!! I love the expressions and the warmth of the shot. I'm just new to this forum and don't profess to be a professional but I do know that if I was the parents I'd absolutely love this shot!!

Bekkie

sunvalley23 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 05:28 AM

I agree with the warm, maybe add a little bit of a blue filter to damper down the yellow a tad. Not too much - I like the warm - just a little bit.

kgb224 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 05:32 AM

Outstanding picture captured by you of your kids.

Obijuan · #8 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 06:24 AM

Thank you so much for the comments. It seems I'm doing something right I guess. I watch for the warm feel to the picture next time. Keep the comments coming. That is the only way for us newbies to improve.