Maternity photos

Can I get some C&C on these photos? I took these for a friend, photography is my hobby, but I know none of the technical aspects, I shoot on automatic, (Still trying to learn manual...), and I dont know much about PP! But I would love some tips on how to make these improved. (Though I know I can't do anything now about the chopped off feet in the third pic!) My friend and I both love the bench pic, it's our favorite. And if anyone wants to improve on my pics PP please do! All in all we are both pretty pleased with the outcome of the shoot, but this is still a learning experience for me.

Thanks everyone!

I think these are really lovely shots. I like the color and saturation in the color ones. In shot #3 besides the chopped feet, I would have framed it in a way so that the statue wasn't in the picture and have her face the camera a bit more. The black and whites are really nice. I like the last one in silhoutte with window light. The first black and white I would have a little higher so not as much of the crotch (lack of better word) area is shown. Really good work!

I like all the shots, but the second shot where she's lying on the bench, the flowers at the bottom of the foto is distracting, perhap crop?

I love the last shot very nice!

Lovely shots, I'm sure your friend will like these

A couple of points for the future:
In #1 your friend's right arm (our left) is placed in a way that it is taking away from the silouette of the tummy.
In #4 his hands are almost perfectly covered, I'd like to see a bit more of them.
#5: try to get the silouette of only one breast, this pic is different for the last one where a little light on the chest clearly seperates them. In #5 it just looks like an odd shape.

That said, I really love #3, even without feet.

These are really nice..and I don't mind the flowers at the bottom of #2...it's something different. Aloha , Kim A.

i love #4! but when You are shooting from profile, try to position camera a bit lower, that you can capture real shape of the bodies. The quadratic look of breasts are the mistake from my sight.

Does this crop work better? I am still working on touching up some of the others. Is there anyone that can help with the slant on the bench pic? I didn't really notice it until it was sandwiched between the others! Or is it hopeless?

dazzlebea wrote in post #2219962
A couple of points for the future:
In #1 your friend's right arm (our left) is placed in a way that it is taking away from the silouette of the tummy.
In #4 his hands are almost perfectly covered, I'd like to see a bit more of them.
#5: try to get the silouette of only one breast, this pic is different for the last one where a little light on the chest clearly seperates them. In #5 it just looks like an odd shape.

That said, I really love #3, even without feet.

Wow, you are a great observer.

I think these shots are all great! I like the composition in the scenic ones, and the last two are awesome!!!

Great work

The bench photo is my favorite. Like previously suggested, I'd crop the foreground out. I also really like #3. She's so tiny - that pose seems to show best that she is pregnant.

My opinions below. IMO, you've done a really good job on these so this is just some constructive criticism.

1. Great as is.
2. I agree to crop the FG but, even still, this one does nothing for me.
3. Other than the feet being cropped, this is really a great shot and the best of the series IMO.
4. Very nice.
5. I like the idea, but the clothes are bunching up too much and, to me, causing a lot of distraction. This shot taken again (probably 6 too) with a different outfit, could make all the difference in the world.
6. Same as five but not as bothersome since she is less silhouetted. Still, her back and backside has some clothing issues that take away from an otherwise brilliant shot. A tighter crop would probably help this version.