Comments on baby portraits in my portfolio!

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8 Apr 2007 - 11:45 PM

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It would be helpful if forum members could have a look at the 2 baby portraits in my portfolio and give me their opinion. Any advice on how to improv will be appreciated.

thanks

james

phil beale

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9 Apr 2007 - 12:27 AM

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if you want feedback then look at loading up to the critique gallery. also add some detail in the description who, what, why, when, or just some information.

If you have uploaded the picture and can't be bothered to put some details then why should people bothered to leave comments. Is how i look at it, if you want critique then state it as people are nervous of leaving comments in case some one throws a strop.

On all more shots i put details in the description and always ask for critique also to go back and respond to comments left or ask for clarification.

Doing some of the above should help get more comments on your work.

also since being a member you have only commented on one photo being more active on photos galllery you will see what photos attract your eye and styles you can copy and looking at others work and commenting will help you see weaknesses in your own work. and can then compare your style to those that attract lots of clicks/comments

hope the above helps

Phil

BlindLemon

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9 Apr 2007 - 12:29 AM

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James,

I'm not the best person to offer advice on this, but looking at the second of your your baby uploads, you seem to have focused on the baby's hand rather than his eyes.
Also, I would be inclined to apply a touch more contrast to the pics. (although that is just my personal preference)

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9 Apr 2007 - 6:32 AM

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hi everyone

I agree with comments with regards to softness. Child was moving alot when i was taking the shots. With regards to composition. I deliberately cropped the top of the head to try and bring more attention to the facial expression and what the child was doing with his hands. On the full length portrait i deliberatly placed the child side on to a window so one side of his face would be in daylight and the other in shadow. I agree the skirting board is a bit distracting. the one thing I dont ubderstand is the comments with regards to more eye contact being needed, I personally think that children that age looking away from the camera bring a more informal style to photography and the fact that they are at an age where they dont know what is going on brings a unique expression and appeal to a shot.

thanks
james

RosaB

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10 Apr 2007 - 10:02 AM

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Hi I've only recently joined EPZ and a tip I was given which I found useful was to always tag your photos and then they can be found in the search gallery! eg if you put "baby" then other people interested in that type of photography may find it and comment. Also you can look at all the baby photos and see if there are any you admire and perhaps comment on.
Rosalie

JulieTinton

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10 Apr 2007 - 12:12 PM

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Think you need him to engage in a bit of eye contact with the camera? Hold a favourite toy, or a toy that instigates a surprise in him or even just get Mum in the background?

Also a bit more tone and contrast in your black and white conversion might help?

It all takes time!

Julie