How close-up is too close? Pic of my daughter

Dreaming..

Works for me. I think the 'too close' or 'wider' shot is really dependant on the person and the mood and changes shot to shot. Nice shot, although the tones look a bit weak, ie. the shot looks a bit flat. How did you convert to b/w?

Dave

Thanks Dave. I played with curves then used selective desaturation + hues, then 95% desaturation. Was going for a 'soft', dreamy look to it.

I'm pretty certain that the monitor I'm using needs to be calibrated.

Definitely not too close for my taste!! Actually, I am about to become a grandmother for the first time and am looking for ideas - and I just found one from your beautiful image. What can you tell me about how it was shot - lens, etc. All tips welcome. I agree with the lighting comments.

Fantastic!

Thanks all.

New Mia, Congrats! I used my 20D + 135L F2 @ about 5' away. 1/125, iso800 (indoors), F/2.8.

I really like tight framing, and this is a perfect example of when it works IMO. Beautiful!

That is absolutely stunning. Love the close crop.

It works for me, esp the way you described wanting your end result being. Looks good.

Thanks guys!

I love it. Would maybe tweak the levels a slight bit for a bit more contrast. The crop works wonderfully here

You know the old saying in battle: Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes.

I try to remind myself: "Fill the Frame."

Great job. It is so impactful that way.

mark

Whites of their eyes? How's this one

Beautiful shot, beautiful little girl! Gotta love those precious little eyes and lips!!

I believe you're right Mark, fill the frame. I've been struggling with that one, as I keep trying to not cut off any of the subject and end up being too far out.

Thanks for pointing that out and thanks for sharing the pics!