Mom Self-Portrait with Son
by machworks

Comment by Gene L.:
Very nice posing and great smiles. This photo could be even better with some improvements in lighting. The light source appears to be very close so that the boy is lit a bit hot, mom is lit about right. The light falls off very quickly, but not enough to prevent illuminating some background objects. You might try a black sheet behind the subjects if you desire a black background. I also suggest a little bit of fill light and keep the main back a bit more. Nice catch light in the eyes, which is something to look for when using multiple lights (it can be hard to get just right).

Mom Self-Portrait with Son
by machworks

Comment by crisa58:
wasn't he on the slide last week? It's a beautiful self-portrait. What a handsome couple you are. Nicely done. My only suggestion is to take those two items out of the background. Well lit, nicely composed.

Mom Self-Portrait with Son
by machworks

Comment by bdshort:
A vertical orientation would have looked better, as there is nothing interesting on either side of the subject. More lighting on the hair would have been good too. Nice pose though, cute kid :)

Mom Self-Portrait with Son
by machworks

Comment by Swashbuckler:
Nice shot. Maybe a bit dark, or background too dark, but really nice. 8 Swash

Mom Self-Portrait with Son
by machworks

Comment by justine:
Beautiful people, love the tones. His shirt is too bright and her face is a bit dark. Still nice job. Kee

Mom Self-Portrait with Son
by machworks

Comment by lmhr:
he looks just like u! like u didn't know...

Mom Self-Portrait with Son
by machworks

Comment by rjhawkin:
too dark

Mom Self-Portrait with Son
by machworks

Comment by Jenguin:
A cute family photo, sort of dark though.

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by jonathans:
i still think this was the best picture.

Chess Moves
by machworks

Comment by irae:
Some blowout on his hand and the pieces, but a great capture of the indecisive moment.