looking for a little cc on pictures of toddlers.

ashjamesgav · 7th of April 2009 (Tue)

1.

2.

The one to the left is my younger brother, Tyler, and to the right is my son, Gavyn.

I haven't been on here in awhile,I forgot what the photo size restrictions are, I have larger ones to post if you'd like.

Robert_Lay · 7th of April 2009 (Tue)

They're both good, but I like the pose of #1 best. On the other hand, portraits are usually better in portrait orientation. This looks like one of those places where you have to take an exception to the rule.

Your lighting looks very good - I will guess that it is with no flash and is probably in "Open Shade", since the shadows are very soft.

mikepack · 7th of April 2009 (Tue)

I wish Tyler's head wasn't cropped off in #1! Otherwise I like the pose, very candid. Also, maybe a tiny bit of room to the left might make it seem less squeezed.

MattMoore · 7th of April 2009 (Tue)

I demand less hands being cutoff and more bokeh.

#1 plane of nose profile exceeds far cheek, top of head is cutoff on leftmost subject; right hand subjects hands are cutoff

#2 left subject arm is cutoff

ashjamesgav · 7th of April 2009 (Tue)

Robert_Lay - You were actually the one to explain what Open Shade is to me, so I can thank you for that. Thank you!

mikepack - That's what I was thinking, the picture was really tight, I had a few that weren't as bad, but then maybe Tyler's eyes were half shut, or something to that extent, haha.

MattMoore - I totally agree.

Thanks for pointing out how tight both of the pictures were, it didn't really stand out to me until you guys noticed it. I need to back up a little more next time.

7th of April 2009 (Tue)	#3
mikepack Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 77 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: looking for a little cc on pictures of toddlers. I wish Tyler's head wasn't cropped off in #1! Otherwise I like the pose, very candid. Also, maybe a tiny bit of room to the left might make it seem less squeezed. __________________ Canon Rebel XSi Sigma 10-20mm EX HSM - Canon 18-55mm IS - Canon 55-250mm IS Canon 430 EX and 430 EX II Elinchrom Skyport Triggers(2)

7th of April 2009 (Tue)	#4
MattMoore Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wherever crappy photography is happening. Posts: 1,835 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: looking for a little cc on pictures of toddlers. I demand less hands being cutoff and more bokeh. #1 plane of nose profile exceeds far cheek, top of head is cutoff on leftmost subject; right hand subjects hands are cutoff #2 left subject arm is cutoff __________________ Matt Moore ← click for proof that good gear ≠ good photos Underneath this flabby exterior lies an enormous lack of photographic talent. www.theArtOfMoore.com Last edited by MattMoore : 7th of April 2009 (Tue) at 16:55.

7th of April 2009 (Tue)	#5
ashjamesgav Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215	Re: looking for a little cc on pictures of toddlers. Robert_Lay - You were actually the one to explain what Open Shade is to me, so I can thank you for that. Thank you! mikepack - That's what I was thinking, the picture was really tight, I had a few that weren't as bad, but then maybe Tyler's eyes were half shut, or something to that extent, haha. MattMoore - I totally agree. Thanks for pointing out how tight both of the pictures were, it didn't really stand out to me until you guys noticed it. I need to back up a little more next time. __________________ Ashley --------------------------------------- Canon 40D \| 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM http://www.ashleydennison.blogspot.com

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I'm not the best with toddlers	ded007	People	19	8th of March 2011 (Tue) 00:51
Photographing Toddlers?	rgomes	Kids & Family Talk	34	17th of February 2009 (Tue) 10:40
Goofy Toddlers	Laura22	People	3	2nd of January 2008 (Wed) 00:22
Focusing on toddlers...	InskiP	General Photography Talk	3	29th of June 2005 (Wed) 09:23

7th of April 2009 (Tue)	#1
ashjamesgav Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 215	looking for a little cc on pictures of toddlers. 1. 2. The one to the left is my younger brother, Tyler, and to the right is my son, Gavyn. I haven't been on here in awhile,I forgot what the photo size restrictions are, I have larger ones to post if you'd like. __________________ Ashley --------------------------------------- Canon 40D \| 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM http://www.ashleydennison.blogspot.com

7th of April 2009 (Tue)	#2
Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA Posts: 7,546	Re: looking for a little cc on pictures of toddlers. They're both good, but I like the pose of #1 best. On the other hand, portraits are usually better in portrait orientation. This looks like one of those places where you have to take an exception to the rule. Your lighting looks very good - I will guess that it is with no flash and is probably in "Open Shade", since the shadows are very soft. __________________ Bob Quality of Light, Photo Tool ver 2.0 Canon Rebel XTi; EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/5.6 USM; EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-f/5.6; EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM; EF 50mm f/1.4 USM; Canon Powershot G5; Canon AE1(2); Leica R4s; Battery Grip BG-E3; Pentax Digital Spotmeter with Zone VI Mod & Calibration.