So.. My first Client...

A little back story first.
Well, I opened my portrait studio in a small town just over a week ago. here are a few photos of my first client and her family.
The mother is in love with all of the pictures. That's all that really matters - But, Please post your thoughts. That's why I came here.

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Nice photos....i likethe second one best

The baby was asleep the whole time. It was so cute.

I like the second one also. Did you edit any of the pics?

Nice.. I love the first one. I also like the 2nd one but wish you could see a little more of the older boy's face. Just my personal preference.

I like them both too. Good work.

One question for you though, is the second picture a blend? The hair line on the front boy looks like it's been masked where he's in front of the baby. Or am I just imagining that?

Jon.

interesting shots.
love the first one, though i think id rather see his hands outside of his overalls . the second one is neat , definitely avant garde. good use of creativity since the little guy was sleeping. hard to get a real pose out of him.

care to share your lighting?

How did you get the background to look like that? is it a backdrop that rolls onto the floor or is it 2 seperate pieces? it give sthe shots a great look.

well done.

One question for you though, is the second picture a blend? The hair line on the front boy looks like it's been masked where he's in front of the baby. Or am I just imagining that?

Nope its just one shot... the forground boy was moving his head just a bit on top of me focusing on the baby and having his head a bit out of focus gives it that look.

care to share your lighting?
Hmm... well I had a 3 light set up. 1 light for the backdrop the part that is hanging, 1 light for the backdrop at the base and floor, 1 and one for the subjects. I failed lighting in film school. I light with my gut. I start putting up lights and moving them around till I feel good.

How did you get the background to look like that? is it a backdrop that rolls onto the floor or is it 2 seperate pieces? it gives the shots a great look.
Yes its a backdrop that rolls onto the floor it's also paper here's a
Link to where I bought it.

I really like the second one...I think it is a great photo and really brings out what you are trying to do...

Cheers,

>Thanks I'm going to post another one in a bit. With the older one supporting the younger one's head. It's imo the best shot from the shoot. just need to get it under 100k to up load it here. <

-- edited -- "this is a bit later after the above post."

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I like that one as well...great job...