First newborn shoot, C&C wanted!

Just did my first newborn shoot for a neighbor/friend to help build my portfolio and wanted to get some feedback. I can say that I now have a lot more respect for those who do this on a regular basis. Every time we'd try to move her or adjust something she'd wake up and we'd have to wait a good bit for her to go back to sleep, so I had to take what I could get.

C&C welcome!

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So sweet! I love #3. It's stunning. Could use some catchlights to brighten up those big beautiful eyes, though.

#3 does it for me too. Good shots!

Thanks for the feedback! #3 is my favorite as well and I absolutely agree with the catchlights comment, I'll go back and add some.

i like one and two the best... and i always say, i'd rather spend 12 hours at a wedding than 2 hours struggling with a newborn. It's definitely harder than it looks.

#1 is so sweet!! Cuddly goodness!

Funny because I like 3 least and like 1 best, then 2.

#3 Definitely needs catchlights, but they are all adorable!

Thanks all! I'll post an updated version w/ catchlights added soon.

WOW! I can only aspire to take shots that great! That's really amazing work! Do you use natural light only?

P.S. I'm in Texas now, but I'm from Lafayette!

daniboo wrote in post #11206159
WOW! I can only aspire to take shots that great! That's really amazing work! Do you use natural light only?

P.S. I'm in Texas now, but I'm from Lafayette!

Thanks!

I used off camera flash for all of these. 580EX II w/ a 60" Westcott convertible umbrella in reflective mode, triggered with Yongnuo RF-602s.

Added catchlights... let me know what y'all think!

This can't be your first time! Great photographs!

kristyberends wrote in post #11209775
This can't be your first time! Great photographs!

Thanks! The only experience I have with newborns is from when our twins were born almost two years ago, and I was very, very tired and new to photography, haha.