Some shots of my neice today...how did I go

[dearis]

Hi there,

as I have posted I am really struggling with portraits and people photography, today I spent the day with my beautiful little 1yo neice and her mum(my sister). Would like a critique on these shots if possible.

Regards Darren

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g151/dearis_photos/ellaedit.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g151/dearis_photos/IMG_1369resized.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g151/dearis_photos/IMG_1166resized.jpg

[coreypolis]

the 1st one is great

[Livinthalife]

3 looks a tad soft (maybe movement as kids don't stand well :))

1 n 2 are awesome, but 1 would have to be my fav. The color of the wood and shadow in the BG really makes this shot look like it mayhave been set up (in a good way).

[michael88]

I really like the colors in the first one.

[dearis]

Thanks for looking, the first one was my favorite but I wanted to post all 3 so i could get better. In the 1st my sister was holding her up where she is.

Thanks again

Regards Darren

[photov]

Darren, I love #1, too. I think it could be improved with a different, less-centered crop. Maybe taking out some of the stuff to the left and a bit above. Great color and love her expression.

Kara

[Benandbobbi]

1 is perfect (except for the slight rule of thirds violation), 2 is a bit blown and three is OOF a tad.

[monter]

number 1 is great. 3 looks like it's focused on her shirt more than her face. If you can use a center focus point, focus on her eyes then re-compose while still holding down the button. good luck and keep practicing!

[98photo]

The first one is fantastic!!

[cmM]

#1 all the way. That's a killer shot. Awesome expression and framing

[Saralonde]

Love the first one, might do a different crop though. Colors and wood frame are great.

[In2Photos]

The first one is great. Bueatiful colors and texture. The crop works for me. On the last your settings were ISO100, f/1.8, 1/200. Bump your ISO to around 400 and use f/4. f/1.8 is hard to hit on moving subjects like babies.

[dearis]

Thanks all for looking and commenting and i will keep at it...

Regards Darren

[Kristy]

WOW! the first one is amazing! Simply perfect. Color, expression, lighting.... Love it!

Second one, I love the moment that you captured.. it is so real... a little soft but I think it works wonderfully,

The last one seems too soft and it looks like flash was used... seems to be glowing on her little face.. The DOF works well, just the focus is a little OOF..

You're off ot a great start from what I can see! Thanks for sharing!

[Noelle8818]

First one is fantastic!

[Kevin]

Your first shot Darren is priceless. Super color and tacksharp, well done.

[ashleymcnamara]

#1 is wonderful! She is absolutely adorable!

[Dooglla]

I think you did a great job on these. Really nice shots.

[dearis]

Thanks for looking Noelle and Kristy, I knew 2 and 3 were off a little but I wanted the critique :)

thanks again

Regards Darren