Thankful for my Family
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rj324Comment by Neuferland: Hello from the Critique Club!
This is a wonderful shot of you and your family and as seen by the ribbon several others think so too. But since you did ask for this critique, here goes.
I worked for a portrait studio for over 4 years, my husband was the photographer and I did pick up a few clues along the way. First, the youngest daughter could be slightly lower than the oldest daughter, putting them at the same level provides a bridge between you and your wife but their head sizes don't match and is a tad bit distracting. Another way to set this up would be to stair step from your youngest to your oldest to your wife with you in the back bringing the line around and making it more a vertical portrait instead of a horizontal one. Also her dress is a bit rumpled where you are holding her, if she was sitting on her own seat or stool that wouldn't happen.
The hair blends into the background also. Either a back light or a spot light from above would highlight the top of the heads seperating them from the background and giving them an ending so to speak.
This is a wonderful shot and you should be proud, the expressions are perfect and you have a beautiful family.
Good Luck In Future Challenges!
Deannda
DNeufer@stny.rr.com if you have any questions or want to discuss this further!
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