Our First Baby....

sadowsk2 · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

As the title suggests, my wife and I welcomed our first baby... Here are a couple I thought I'd share... Most taken with the fabulous 24-70, with a few macro and 85L shots as well...

1.)

2.)

3.)

4.)

5.) And needing a pedicure...

Maureen Souza · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

Awwwwww, congrats! I love the PP you did. What is her name?

TheHoff · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

I like them all, especially the asymmetrical crop of #1. Only problem is the coloring of #2 makes the babe look not-so-healthy.

sadowsk2 · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by TheHoff

I like them all, especially the asymmetrical crop of #1. Only problem is the coloring of #2 makes the babe look not-so-healthy.

Really? You think the black and white tone somehow gives an ill look to her (Gabriella)?? The lighting was relatively too strong in that one, which is why I opted for the B&W conversion with some selective coloring... I'll try and redo it with a little more contrast

TheHoff · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by sadowsk2

Really? You think the black and white tone somehow gives an ill look to her (Gabriella)?? The lighting was relatively too strong in that one, which is why I opted for the B&W conversion with some selective coloring... I'll try and redo it with a little more contrast

For me, the issue is with the pink of the hat. The baby is supposed to be pink! But next to the pink hat, the baby's skin looks very... well... grey. I think all B/W would work with that or all color, but I'm not a fan of the selective color with that one. Nice work though, I'd be proud to have those as the first shots.

shannyD · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHoff

I like them all, especially the asymmetrical crop of #1. Only problem is the coloring of #2 makes the babe look not-so-healthy.

honestly i have to agree.. i would have left her skin tone normal and do everything else black and white. they gray tone makes her look. .. what thehoff said.

beautfull photos though. but twos colors makes me sad.

im sorry.

congrats.

SuzyView · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

Congratulations. I love #1. I also have to say that color is great or just plain B&W. When you take the pink out of the baby, it's kind of sad.

lbeck · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

Love the photos and the processing is fine. Baby looks brand new, not unhealthy

Congrats! Mine is due in May

sadowsk2 · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

Suggestions noted! And thank you for the advice and well-wishes!!

Here are two quick turnarounds of #2...

Thoughts on the straight B&W vs color

I'm thinking I prefer the 100% color.

vs.

AndreaBFS · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

I love #4... adorable baby. I agree about the selective color in #2. The color version is better for me because I think it captures that lovely pink baby skin tone the best of all the photos you shared. Congrats on your new baby.

Titus213 · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

Congratulations! You've got some great captures here but I agree, your re-work of #2 in color is the better of that particular shot. Great light, tack sharp, good composition.

kajawhit · 7th of February 2008 (Thu)

Congratulations! She is a cutie

I like the new color version of "the hat" picture. But my favorites are 4 and 5.

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SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,487 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Our First Baby.... Congratulations. I love #1. I also have to say that color is great or just plain B&W. When you take the pink out of the baby, it's kind of sad. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

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sadowsk2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 1,179	Re: Our First Baby.... Suggestions noted! And thank you for the advice and well-wishes!! Here are two quick turnarounds of #2... Thoughts on the straight B&W vs color I'm thinking I prefer the 100% color. vs. __________________ 1D Mk IV, 5D Gripped, 30D 35L \| 50L \| 85L II \| 100L \| 135L \|16-35L \| 24-70L \| 24-105L \| 70-200 2.8L IS II \| 100-400L \| 15mm fisheye \| 580EX II x2 \| 430EX Canon S3IS

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AndreaBFS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,345 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Our First Baby.... I love #4... adorable baby. I agree about the selective color in #2. The color version is better for me because I think it captures that lovely pink baby skin tone the best of all the photos you shared. Congrats on your new baby.

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sadowsk2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Macomb, MI Posts: 1,179	Our First Baby.... As the title suggests, my wife and I welcomed our first baby... Here are a couple I thought I'd share... Most taken with the fabulous 24-70, with a few macro and 85L shots as well... 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) And needing a pedicure... __________________ 1D Mk IV, 5D Gripped, 30D 35L \| 50L \| 85L II \| 100L \| 135L \|16-35L \| 24-70L \| 24-105L \| 70-200 2.8L IS II \| 100-400L \| 15mm fisheye \| 580EX II x2 \| 430EX Canon S3IS

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Maureen Souza Ms. Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 28,999 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Our First Baby.... Awwwwww, congrats! I love the PP you did. What is her name? __________________ Life is hard...but I just take it one photograph at a time. 5DmkIII 7D Canon Lenses: 50/1.4, 85/1.2 135/2.0, 300/f4, 24-70! Pro1

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Titus213 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Camas, WA USA Posts: 18,710 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Our First Baby.... Congratulations! You've got some great captures here but I agree, your re-work of #2 in color is the better of that particular shot. Great light, tack sharp, good composition. __________________ Dave Perspiring photographer. Visit NorwoodPhotos.com

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kajawhit Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 887 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Our First Baby.... Congratulations! She is a cutie I like the new color version of "the hat" picture. But my favorites are 4 and 5.

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