Family of Three

I don't normally post much around this site as I don't think my work is really up to the same level as everyone else here. However, I had a really good mini-shoot today with a family and thought I would share some of them.
Feedback and C&C are much appreciated.

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Great pics! In my opinion I think the cropping is a little too tight

Gorgeous family. I agree with photobug5880 about the cropping being a bit tight. First shot looks as thought the focus is only on the mum, the dad and bubs are a bit soft. Third shot is great but could do with a bit more space around them. Last shot is lovely but the mums legs are a bit distracting. Thanks for sharing

Hi, I do see where you could have allowed a little more room in each shot. Though I do like the feel of all of these, they all look like they had a great time and enjoyed the shoot. I actually like the last shot the best, maybe you could add more of Mom's legs and see if their not so distracting.
I don't usually give critique because I have sooo much to learn myself, but I've been told critiqueing others work is in that learning process.
I like how you edited the second shot, is that just a desaturation technique? Could you share?

I like them all, especially the last one. I didn't actually notice the mum's legs until someone pointed them out. I would love to be able to take photos as good as these!

photobug5880 wrote in post #10728634
Great pics! In my opinion I think the cropping is a little too tight

I have been shooting a lot of sports, so I think "shoot tight, crop tighter" is running over into my portrait work. Thanks for the comments.

JKLO wrote in post #10729743
Gorgeous family. I agree with photobug5880 about the cropping being a bit tight. First shot looks as thought the focus is only on the mum, the dad and bubs are a bit soft. Third shot is great but could do with a bit more space around them. Last shot is lovely but the mums legs are a bit distracting. Thanks for sharing

Ill try to sharpen up the first shot and give some more space on the few you mentioned.

JoShAdKa4 wrote in post #10730387
I like how you edited the second shot, is that just a desaturation technique? Could you share?

Its a modified lightroom preset. I use the LR preset and then adjust the exposure to fit the shot.

talea wrote in post #10731323
I like them all, especially the last one. I didn't actually notice the mum's legs until someone pointed them out. I would love to be able to take photos as good as these!

Thanks for the kind words.

I like 2 & 4 though they are totally different processing.

I think there great! I esp. love the second one!!! Great job!

Nice work, I'm sure they will be happy with them. Keep posting as that is the best way to learn. Might try bringing a reflector along and see if you can brighten up the eyes a bit. And it does appear you need to use a smaller f-stop to increase the dof.

Keep up the good work.