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melissaandkris
27th of January 2009 (Tue), 20:16
My nephew in front of my patio door. I have not tried many natural light portraits as my S5 does not do well in low light situations and lil ones that move fast (or more likely I dont know how to make it do well lol). I thought these turned out ok at least. Please let me know what you think about them!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3401/3230782399_a6d769b9c5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3230793245_db60cd4a04.jpg

Not natural light but another that I liked...I think I like close ups lol!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3231634284_2094cd19d7.jpg
digital_girl
27th of January 2009 (Tue), 20:20
What a cutie!! I really like # 1.
melissaandkris
27th of January 2009 (Tue), 23:32
What a cutie!! I really like # 1.

Thank you! That one was our favorite as well! Ive ordered a 5x7 in it from MPIX on their true B&W paper to see how it will look. I love MPIX but I have not tried that paper yet. Any one else tried it?
300Daz
28th of January 2009 (Wed), 06:45
Very good use of the available light. I like #2...it's a tiny bit sharper (eyes). Handsome young chap.

Daz
freebird
28th of January 2009 (Wed), 08:19
I have tried the B&W paper, its very nice. I used Lustre finish also.
nugglemama
28th of January 2009 (Wed), 09:03
I love #1 and #2. What an adorable baby!
melissaandkris
28th of January 2009 (Wed), 10:28
Very good use of the available light. I like #2...it's a tiny bit sharper (eyes). Handsome young chap.

Daz

Thanks! I might have to go back and try to sharpen his eyes a bit more on the first.

I have tried the B&W paper, its very nice. I used Lustre finish also.

I can't wait for it to get here...I might end up ordering it bigger!

I love #1 and #2. What an adorable baby!

Thanks nugglemama!

I entered the first in a photo contest and they said "the rules say no professional photography"! They argued when they were told it was not taken by a professional...What a way to make a wanna be's day huh!!
Justdoit
29th of January 2009 (Thu), 09:34
1 and 2 are great. I personally like the horizontal composition of 2 better than 1.
kajawhit
29th of January 2009 (Thu), 13:58
#1 takes the cake for me :)
jwphotojunkie
29th of January 2009 (Thu), 14:08
good shots
Kristy
30th of January 2009 (Fri), 11:05
Very cute. The light on his face seems a teensy bit hot to me... but his eyes look amazing. :)

Is he old enough to lie on his tummy and hold his head up? If so, try tossing a blanket on the ground with a pillow underneath it... and have him look up at you. It's a super cute shot and the light will sparkle up his eyes like crazy...
Here's what I'm thinking.....http://www.ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/2534237_n9H5y#315481946_e9nwZ-A-LB
melissaandkris
2nd of February 2009 (Mon), 23:17
Very cute. The light on his face seems a teensy bit hot to me... but his eyes look amazing. :)

Is he old enough to lie on his tummy and hold his head up? If so, try tossing a blanket on the ground with a pillow underneath it... and have him look up at you. It's a super cute shot and the light will sparkle up his eyes like crazy...
Here's what I'm thinking.....http://www.ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/2534237_n9H5y#315481946_e9nwZ-A-LB

Thanks for the comments everyone! I am always trying to learn how to do better and everyone here has helped so much!

Kristy... He is old enough, he just turned 5 months. I am going to try to get some shots like that this week. Adorable picture by the way! Thanks for the idea and the help!