First Family Shoot

lindsaytblum · 31st of August 2010 (Tue)

G'Afternoon,

Last weekend, I had my first family shoot. It was pretty fun--the family just roamed around the park, ignoring me for the most part, save for a few posed shots.

This was something new for me, so I still have tons to learn. But I had a great time!

Thanks for looking. The rest of the photos are here: http://lindsayblum.smugmug.com/People/Visney-Family

M12576 · 31st of August 2010 (Tue)

Look great! Needs a little fill light on the last one, but overall these are awesome!!

jgrussell · 31st of August 2010 (Tue)

I love the setup and execution of most of these. If I have any general critique at all, it's that the candids don't have enough faces, particularly of the older boy. Lots of back-of-head shots, not nearly enough faces.

Justiss · 1st of September 2010 (Wed)

Really well done

Wallace River · 1st of September 2010 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by jgrussell

I love the setup and execution of most of these. If I have any general critique at all, it's that the candids don't have enough faces, particularly of the older boy. Lots of back-of-head shots, not nearly enough faces.

I'll echo Judy on the too many backs of heads - and lots of feet. But overall, great setups, and a collection that will stand the test of time as far as family memories go. Well done!

lindsaytblum · 1st of September 2010 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by M12576

Look great! Needs a little fill light on the last one, but overall these are awesome!!

Thank you for your feedback! Yes, I agree, I needed a bit of fill light. I'll be more prepared for that in the future.

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Originally Posted by jgrussell

I love the setup and execution of most of these. If I have any general critique at all, it's that the candids don't have enough faces, particularly of the older boy. Lots of back-of-head shots, not nearly enough faces.

I really appreciate your feedback. I felt the same as I went through my photos afterward. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by flymen

wow, looks great !

Thank you very much

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Originally Posted by Justiss

Really well done

Thank you for your comments, Justiss!

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Originally Posted by Wallace River

I'll echo Judy on the too many backs of heads - and lots of feet. But overall, great setups, and a collection that will stand the test of time as far as family memories go. Well done!

Thank you very much for your suggestion and comments. It is very much appreciated!

Michelle Brooks Photography · 1st of September 2010 (Wed)

Love these, esp your use of shallow DOF. I know they will love these! Agree with all the above pointers; I, too, got some advice on my first wedding post that I had too many "side" views and not enough full front--something I totally had not realized! That's what's so wonderful about this forum, people will really help you refine your skills.

lindsaytblum · 1st of September 2010 (Wed)

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Originally Posted by Michelle Brooks Photography

Love these, esp your use of shallow DOF. I know they will love these! Agree with all the above pointers; I, too, got some advice on my first wedding post that I had too many "side" views and not enough full front--something I totally had not realized! That's what's so wonderful about this forum, people will really help you refine your skills.

Hi Michelle, thank you very much for your comments and for sharing your experiences as well. Yes, I agree, I too appreciate this forum...I've learned a lot just by being a POTN member

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lindsaytblum Goldmember Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chesterfield, MO Posts: 2,522	First Family Shoot G'Afternoon, Last weekend, I had my first family shoot. It was pretty fun--the family just roamed around the park, ignoring me for the most part, save for a few posed shots. This was something new for me, so I still have tons to learn. But I had a great time! Thanks for looking. The rest of the photos are here: http://lindsayblum.smugmug.com/People/Visney-Family __________________ Canon 7D Gripped \| 100mm f/2.8L IS USM, 85mm f/1.8, 17-40mm f/4 www.lindsayblum.com Last edited by lindsaytblum : 31st of August 2010 (Tue) at 16:11.

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M12576 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 127	Re: First Family Shoot Look great! Needs a little fill light on the last one, but overall these are awesome!!

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Justiss Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Guilford, CT Posts: 1,073 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First Family Shoot Really well done __________________ Kathryn Flickr Website

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Michelle Brooks Photography Goldmember Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SC Posts: 3,014 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First Family Shoot Love these, esp your use of shallow DOF. I know they will love these! Agree with all the above pointers; I, too, got some advice on my first wedding post that I had too many "side" views and not enough full front--something I totally had not realized! That's what's so wonderful about this forum, people will really help you refine your skills. __________________ MichelleB Photography \| Flickr \| Facebook \| Twitter Gear List

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