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Fenix · Jun-29-2012, 07:05 PM #1

Hello, I'm new here so I thought I'd share some of my images from my most recent shoot to get to know some of you. These are some shots from my Maternity shoot today, I'm always open to constructive criticism so please comment if you would like to. I'm really excited about this place, looks like a great forum!!!

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VayCayMom · Jun-30-2012, 07:14 AM #2

Welcome !! You are right this IS a great forum :) Nice images, the water lillies are beautiful but to me they just don't connect with the mother to be, maybe someone can suggest an alternate pose here. Don't be shy, post away !!

**anonymouscuban** · Jun-30-2012, 08:27 AM #3

First of all, welcome to Dgrin and the People forum Fenix. So glad you've joined and I look forward to seeing many more photos from you.

OK... so now to your photos. Love the last image. There are some minor nits with it but overall it's a great image and I am positive that the couple is going to love it.

I think the other two are kind of misses. Angle in the first one and the comp in the second. We all take bad shots. It's just a matter of learning which to cull and which to keep. Keep shooting and posting.

- Alex

Fenix · Jul-24-2012, 02:42 PM #4

Thank you both for the feedback. The first image turned out to be the most liked one on facebook. I hear you on the angle but something about that one resonates with me. The second one I cropped because her face just was wrong and the other ones at the pond were too blown out on the lillies, I wasn't giving up so I tried something different. And you were right the clients loved the last image it was their favorite of the shoot. :) Thanks again. Look forward to posting and discussing more.

RyanS · Jul-24-2012, 11:07 PM #5

I think the last one is traditional. I applaud your efforts on 1 and 2. Providing the traditional, along with something a bit more quirky, is a great way to set yourself apart in a very crowded market.

Gotham · Jul-26-2012, 08:58 AM #6

I don't think 1 is a miss at all. If you'd been able to get a little higher so you could have shot a bit more straight down, it might have worked even better. But I like the lighting and the feel. #3 is beautiful too -- looks like you captured a lovely moment between mom- & dad-to-be. Great work.


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Jun-29-2012, 07:05 PM #1
Fenix ^OP Beginner grinner Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 4	Morning Maternity Shoot Hello, I'm new here so I thought I'd share some of my images from my most recent shoot to get to know some of you. These are some shots from my Maternity shoot today, I'm always open to constructive criticism so please comment if you would like to. I'm really excited about this place, looks like a great forum!!! #1 #2 #3

Jun-30-2012, 07:14 AM #2
VayCayMom making real life prettier Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: It's a DRY HEAT Posts: 1,824	Welcome !! You are right this IS a great forum :) Nice images, the water lillies are beautiful but to me they just don't connect with the mother to be, maybe someone can suggest an alternate pose here. Don't be shy, post away !! __________________ Trudy www.CottageInk.smugmug.com NIKON D700

Jun-30-2012, 08:27 AM #3
anonymouscuban Inner Tube Pilot Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Porter Ranch, California Posts: 4,120	First of all, welcome to Dgrin and the People forum Fenix. So glad you've joined and I look forward to seeing many more photos from you. OK... so now to your photos. Love the last image. There are some minor nits with it but overall it's a great image and I am positive that the couple is going to love it. I think the other two are kind of misses. Angle in the first one and the comp in the second. We all take bad shots. It's just a matter of learning which to cull and which to keep. Keep shooting and posting. - Alex __________________ "I have to keep our UPS guy employed so that's why I order so much stuff online." Quote by My Wife Moderator of the People and Go Figure forums My Smug Site

Jul-24-2012, 02:42 PM #4
Fenix ^OP Beginner grinner Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 4	Thank you both for the feedback. The first image turned out to be the most liked one on facebook. I hear you on the angle but something about that one resonates with me. The second one I cropped because her face just was wrong and the other ones at the pond were too blown out on the lillies, I wasn't giving up so I tried something different. And you were right the clients loved the last image it was their favorite of the shoot. :) Thanks again. Look forward to posting and discussing more.

Jul-24-2012, 11:07 PM #5
RyanS Always Learning Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 477	I think the last one is traditional. I applaud your efforts on 1 and 2. Providing the traditional, along with something a bit more quirky, is a great way to set yourself apart in a very crowded market. __________________ Please feel free to post any reworks you do of my images. Crop, skew, munge, edit, share. Website \| Galleries \| Utah PJs

Jul-26-2012, 08:58 AM #6
Gotham Photographer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 187	I don't think 1 is a miss at all. If you'd been able to get a little higher so you could have shot a bit more straight down, it might have worked even better. But I like the lighting and the feel. #3 is beautiful too -- looks like you captured a lovely moment between mom- & dad-to-be. Great work. __________________ NY's Top Family Photography Studio \| Find Gotham Family Photos


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