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Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

10/26/2005 09:30:27 PM · #1

I did some maternity shots yesterday afternoon. I'm getting around to doing some editing on them. Here's the first batch and I'll be adding some more. Some may look the same but have a more subtle glow filter added. I'd apprciate any comments. Thanks :)

ps...keep in mind I have only my little 717 and no studio lighting. I was at their home by a window.

Maternity Portraits

Message edited by author 2005-10-26 21:31:11.

Canon EOS-60D

10/26/2005 09:32:06 PM · #2

Beautiful work, Judy! I love 6, 11, 12, and 14. I'm sure they will be thrilled! :)

twm122

Olympus E-3

Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 ED Zuiko Digital

10/26/2005 09:32:35 PM · #3

Judy those are nice. I love number 14.

mystardream

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

10/26/2005 09:47:37 PM · #4

Lovely shots. Like all of them. How did you set them up ?

K-Rob

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

10/26/2005 09:47:57 PM · #5

You should be proud as I'm sure they will be when showing them off to friends.

10/26/2005 10:06:58 PM · #6

Originally posted by mystardream:

Lovely shots. Like all of them. How did you set them up ?

I don't have any sort of studio equipment, so I set everything up in front of their livingroom picture window. I don't even have anything to put a back drop on. We are remodeling, so I took two sets of bifold doors and hauled them with me. I could set those up anywhere and then I used clamps to put a black sheet over that and added the same kind of black sheet on the floor. It really wasn't wide enough or tall enough for this shoot, but I made do. I had a small step ladder to get the angle on the first one (I think it's the first one) where I am up over them a bit. The rocking chair was in their nursery and in front of a window, so we did a few there as well.

The little blue top I purchased specifically for this shoot...bought at a local thrift store. Also at the thrift store I bought the white "drape" for around her belly. It was a curtain.

No flash. All natural lighting. And I didn't use a tripod. I took one, but I find them really a pain to get the right angle with, so I hand held. Probably could have improved the shots by using the tripod at such low shutter speeds. Oh well.

Thanks for the nice comments.

Brenb

Canon EOS-60D

10/26/2005 10:54:42 PM · #7

Very nice shoot Judy. I love #11. The tones and hand pose are excellent. Congratulations and I'm sure they will be very proud.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/26/2005 10:56:01 PM · #8

Thanks! :) I just added another one also. It took a lot of editing, so I hope it looks okay.

loseme

Canon EOS-50D

10/26/2005 11:16:46 PM · #9

Wow those are excellent, I would defiantly be proud. 4 and 14 are my favorites.

Shecoya

Nikon D70s

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

10/27/2005 12:13:42 AM · #10

Awesome work.. in particular I love the one of her sitting on the chair.. its like she's looking at her baby in your lense saying: I'm here waiting for you.. with such love and playfulness.. Great capture!!

and the one I REALLY Really love is the one you called Cuddle.. such a tender moment... and the curves really draw your eye into the photo.

Message edited by author 2005-10-27 00:14:00.

parrothead

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

10/27/2005 12:17:16 AM · #11

Very nice Judy! I LOVE # 11 and 14!

parrothead

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

10/27/2005 12:21:23 AM · #12

Sorry for crashing your thread? I seem to do that lately? ust be my charm? Heheheh! They are wonderful and will be cherished!

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

10/27/2005 12:27:06 AM · #13

Originally posted by parrothead:

Sorry for crashing your thread? I seem to do that lately? ust be my charm? Heheheh! They are wonderful and will be cherished!

No problem! :) I have a tendency to be sitting here (and posting) pretty late, so my threads typically die an early death. I'm glad you like the pics. I'm working on tri-photo layout for them right now. It will be posted when I'm through.

It makes such a difference when the couple BOTH want to have the photos done and are comfortable. They were up for anything I suggested and I was so happy to get a mom-to-be who is comfy with her lovely state of pregnancy. (Although she is ready to have it over too!) She is due in a couple of weeks and she's really not big at all for that far along. We had the session planned for 3 weeks ago, but I told her she wasn't big enough then!

rjkstesch

Nikon D700

10/27/2005 12:30:15 AM · #14

These images are wonderful. You've caught a tender moment and a beautiful stage. I especially love the black and whites, even though I usually go for color. They have such a strong atmosphere to them. Be proud of this work.
Becky

10/27/2005 12:27:56 PM · #15

One bump for the daytime crowd.

Also, I have one that is NOT at the link above. It is going to be a presentation that I'm going to mat and frame as a gift to the couple, so I didn't want it posted where they would see it. I put it in my portfolio here. They are a Christian couple who will appreciate the text.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/27/2005 02:27:34 PM · #16

Thanks for your comments Jimmy.

Artifacts

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/27/2005 03:43:53 PM · #17

Judy... excellent maternity images. I am not good at portrait photogrpahy at all but have tried maternity work a couple of times:

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srdanz

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

10/27/2005 04:17:41 PM · #18

The only one I would drop is the #7 - the one with the green throw over the rocking chair back. Somehow I don't find the colors flattering the future mom - draw too much attention.
The desaturated version is just fine.

I love the rest!