Why are babies/kids noses orange in photos?

HarleyQuinn · 7th of March 2012 (Wed)

OK, I searched to see if this has been addressed before but no such luck.

It's something I've noticed since I've started photographing kids... they have orange noses! What the heck? Is there some kind of medical reason for this? You never see it on adults.
A few samples. These are post but you can still see the yellowish orangish for sure. (Please don't judge me on these, I was just getting started. )

Yellow Nose 1 by Nae Saenz, on Flickr

YN2 by Nae Saenz, on Flickr

YN3 by Nae Saenz, on Flickr

HoboCoastie · 7th of March 2012 (Wed)

I'm not really seeing it, but it could be that they're all jacked up on Sunny D!

LOL. JK.

I do know that a lot of babies in early development get jaundice a little sometimes? I could be wrong.

HarleyQuinn · 7th of March 2012 (Wed)

LOL.... I'll dig later and see if I can find some SOOC shots that show it more.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoboCoastie

I'm not really seeing it, but it could be that they're all jacked up on Sunny D!

LOL. JK.

I do know that a lot of babies in early development get jaundice a little sometimes? I could be wrong.

albertaskater · 8th of March 2012 (Thu)

It's common for babies just starting solid foods to have a diet high in beta carotene (sp?). Mashed carrots and sweet potatoes, etc.

Not much you can do about that other than learn how to post process the hue down locally, if you want.

Master of Defenestration · 8th of March 2012 (Thu)

As the father of a 1 year old...They're sloppy eaters.

JakAHearts · 8th of March 2012 (Thu)

HAHA Lucy, I find that direct flash really makes the condition worse. I usually use the clone stamp tool set to lighten blending mode and then go over the orange areas with a low low opacity until I get the hues I need. There is probably a lot better way to do it, but this is what works for me and is all I know.

As for why it happens, youve got me, but it bugs the heck out of me.

Looony2nz · 9th of March 2012 (Fri)

Yes, that orange tip / front of the nose issue. I've seen it and dodge it out when necessary.

JakAHearts · 10th of March 2012 (Sat)

I just got to look at this for the first time on my home cmoputer (the images are blocked at work) and dont think the noses are too bad here. I have seen much much much worse. The second shot is adorable, orange nose or not.

7th of March 2012 (Wed)	#1
HarleyQuinn Lucky Lucy, or I'm on Crack? You decide. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains... Posts: 2,424 IMAGE EDITING OK	Why are babies/kids noses orange in photos? OK, I searched to see if this has been addressed before but no such luck. It's something I've noticed since I've started photographing kids... they have orange noses! What the heck? Is there some kind of medical reason for this? You never see it on adults. A few samples. These are post but you can still see the yellowish orangish for sure. (Please don't judge me on these, I was just getting started. ) Yellow Nose 1 by Nae Saenz, on Flickr YN2 by Nae Saenz, on Flickr YN3 by Nae Saenz, on Flickr __________________ Renee ~ My Gear~ flickr

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HoboCoastie Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 62 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why are babies/kids noses orange in photos? I'm not really seeing it, but it could be that they're all jacked up on Sunny D! LOL. JK. I do know that a lot of babies in early development get jaundice a little sometimes? I could be wrong. __________________ Hobo Flikr Canon 60D

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albertaskater Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 347 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why are babies/kids noses orange in photos? It's common for babies just starting solid foods to have a diet high in beta carotene (sp?). Mashed carrots and sweet potatoes, etc. Not much you can do about that other than learn how to post process the hue down locally, if you want. __________________ Erika 7D, 350D, 18-55 XT kit, 18-135 IS, 50 1.4, 70-200 f/2.8L non IS, 430 EX II

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Master of Defenestration Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 1,115 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why are babies/kids noses orange in photos? As the father of a 1 year old...They're sloppy eaters. __________________ 5D Mk III \| 60D \| Half-tank of gas \| Bag of hammers Facebook

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JakAHearts Cream of the Crop Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 5,047 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why are babies/kids noses orange in photos? HAHA Lucy, I find that direct flash really makes the condition worse. I usually use the clone stamp tool set to lighten blending mode and then go over the orange areas with a low low opacity until I get the hues I need. There is probably a lot better way to do it, but this is what works for me and is all I know. As for why it happens, youve got me, but it bugs the heck out of me. __________________ Shane www.500px.com/JakAHearts www.facebook.com/ReighardPhotography

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Looony2nz Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 160	Re: Why are babies/kids noses orange in photos? Yes, that orange tip / front of the nose issue. I've seen it and dodge it out when necessary.

10th of March 2012 (Sat)	#8
JakAHearts Cream of the Crop Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 5,047 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Why are babies/kids noses orange in photos? I just got to look at this for the first time on my home cmoputer (the images are blocked at work) and dont think the noses are too bad here. I have seen much much much worse. The second shot is adorable, orange nose or not. __________________ Shane www.500px.com/JakAHearts www.facebook.com/ReighardPhotography

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