Pictures of my son

[jpphotography]

I'm still learning a few photoshop tricks, so I used this (http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/soft-focus/) tutorial on these photos (except for the b&w ones of course) for a little practice. I know there are some "hot spots" on a few of them, but I haven't gotten that far yet. :) I'm not sure if it matters but I used a Canon S5 IS. What do you think? Be gentle! :oops::oops:

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[jpphotography]

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[Maureen Souza]

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[S-S]

you've used some interesting angles on these... they look a little soft to me, not sure whether that is the camera or missed focus though
best angles for portraiture is to have the camera level with the subject's chest/shoulders, altho like any rule that can be broken to create different looks

also shooting in full sun is challenging because of the high dynamic range (contrast differences) which is why you have the blown areas

try to keep the shutter speed high enough that his movement doesnt make the photo soft
the shots are quite nicely composed, good use of negative space

[jpphotography]

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[jpphotography]

you've used some interesting angles on these... they look a little soft to me, not sure whether that is the camera or missed focus though
best angles for portraiture is to have the camera level with the subject's chest/shoulders, altho like any rule that can be broken to create different looks

also shooting in full sun is challenging because of the high dynamic range (contrast differences) which is why you have the blown areas

try to keep the shutter speed high enough that his movement doesnt make the photo soft
the shots are quite nicely composed, good use of negative space
Thank you. :) I've got a habit of using weird angles, I try not to get a bunch of poses as you would if you were to go to a mall or Wal-Mart studio. (If that makes any sense.)

The softness may be due to the photoshopping I've done...

[S-S]

not sure, would have to see a section from an original to say for sure. fine details like eyelashes etc are missing, or somewhat thickened. but i am not familiar with your camera's specs or performance so i cant say whether it is a user issue or equipment.

[jpphotography]

not sure, would have to see a section from an original to say for sure. fine details like eyelashes etc are missing, or somewhat thickened. but i am not familiar with your camera's specs or performance so i cant say whether it is a user issue or equipment.

It could just be me, but I see his eyelashes. :-? I don't have a real fancy camera, just a Canon S5 IS. Like I mentioned above, I'm still new to photoshop, so chances are I probably got a little carried away with the blur for some's taste. :D

Here are a couple before/after comparisons.


http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h13/LgStang/Micah%20Portrait%20originals/00f66c7f.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h13/LgStang/Micah%20Portrait%20originals/d5cbcbaf.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h13/LgStang/Micah%20Portrait%20originals/d93ad87e.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h13/LgStang/Micah%20Portrait%20originals/e77ac9bd.jpg

[S-S]

yeh i can see the eyelashes... they are a lot finer in the original shots
you can always use the mask tool so your pp special effects dont wipe out all the detail
keep shooting, love to see more

[kevindar]

cute kit. on a couple of them the saturation is a little too strong for me. also the eyes can be sharper. I am not sure if its just motion blur, not a very sharp camera, or focus issues.

[milorad]

I can't believe nobody said it..... so I will.
Maybe because there are so many parents shooting their kids here...

Your child is really only unconditionally adorable to you. To make a good photo, you have to make your child seem adorable to everyone else too, and the best *starting* point, is making an effort to clean up all that drool.

Drool shot from below, where the kid is literally drooling on us, isn't going to make anyone say "aww how beautiful"... anyone except you (the parent) maybe.

I can barely look at these pictures, despite the kid actually having some photogenic potential. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh, but parents *really* need a reality check when shooting their kids.

Them simply being kids is not enough to make good shots.

[ptbarnum]

i really like color saturation on a lot of them some are over done and out of focus, but I tend to gravitate to the old velvia film style effect.... I'm a product of the 70's. #5 with the sun peaking through on the bottom #7 and #8 are really funny and the angle is awesome....and the drool is cool!!

[Meeshee]

When it is your child, the drool is adorable (I'm sure you wouldn't do this on someone elses pics, but I would do it with my own) I would say the major thing is to get the baby to look at the camera to capture the cute little eyes and expressions. I think taking profile shots really are not bringing out how cute the baby is. Capture the eyes, and make them sharp!!!!

[milorad]

When it is your child, the drool is adorable (I'm sure you wouldn't do this on someone elses pics, but I would do it with my own)

Well, at the risk of pushing the point here (don't worry, it'll be my last time)... I have to say that whatever shots you take of your own child drooling are nobody's business...

... but then don't show everyone... and especially don't show them enlargements.