first kids portrait

budj · 29th of November 2009 (Sun)

c&c please, is it too plain? too boring? to flat?

SuzyView · 29th of November 2009 (Sun)

When you shoot at 24mm, you are going to get a little distortion. One suggestion I have has to do with the pose itself. Boys in the back with girls sitting is usually good, but they are looking either very uncomfortable or not sure how to smile. If you threw them together for a quick portrait, I can understand, but somehow, getting the colors of the clothes to match really helps a portrait. So, sit the girls closer together, maybe convert to B&W or chocolate. If possible, use a 50mm, or a lens closer to that.

Justiss · 29th of November 2009 (Sun)

Considering the number of kids, I think you did great! I can't get two to look normal at the same time!

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SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,489 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: first kids portrait When you shoot at 24mm, you are going to get a little distortion. One suggestion I have has to do with the pose itself. Boys in the back with girls sitting is usually good, but they are looking either very uncomfortable or not sure how to smile. If you threw them together for a quick portrait, I can understand, but somehow, getting the colors of the clothes to match really helps a portrait. So, sit the girls closer together, maybe convert to B&W or chocolate. If possible, use a 50mm, or a lens closer to that. __________________ 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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Justiss Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Guilford, CT Posts: 1,075 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: first kids portrait Considering the number of kids, I think you did great! I can't get two to look normal at the same time!

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