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05/06/2006 01:34:52 PM · #1 |
...but these mean quite a bit to me and I want to get them right. My beautiful wife of ten years with only 5 weeks to go. Anything I should do differently? Thanks much.
  
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05/06/2006 02:01:44 PM · #2 |
Your images are not bad at all. But knowing how important this time is to you and your wife I recommend you study professional photographer's maternity imagery to pull good ideas for taking your own memorable pictures...
Tiffany Mazur Maternity Photography
Jennifer Loomis Fine Art Maternity Photography
Footprints Maternity Photography
Joanna Herr Maternity Photography
A PDCer that does maternity photography:
TerryGee Maternity Images
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05/06/2006 06:23:03 PM · #3 |
Hi Phil, I have left you two comments..... Great images.....
CONGRATULATIONS..... |
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05/06/2006 06:45:51 PM · #4 |
Really like where you're going with these, would love to see some more.
Congrats to you both (((hugs)))
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05/07/2006 12:58:20 PM · #5 |
Steve - Thanks so much for the info. Lots of good stuff there and I appreciate you taking the time to post them.
Shez - As usual, you're always there to give a hand. I thank you for the comments and I'll be keeping you up to date.
Sue - Thank you very much. I have a few more that I'm working with when I get the time and I'll post them up when finished. Thanks again Sue!
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05/07/2006 01:35:31 PM · #6 |
Hey Phil,
I did a quick re-edit of the first one, which is my fave of the three. I just did a couple of subtle things to simplify and soften the image a bit (that's what i was trying for anyway).
First I cloned out the top border on the wood panelling, just because it messed with the perspective a bit and seemed to enclose the image somewhat. getting rid of it seemed to open it up free the top of the image for me. then i did a dupe layer on top, and set the blending mode to "soft light" with a 66% opacity, which adds a bit of contrast and warmth, without making it too harsh.
It's a great image as it was - I'm just throwing out a few ideas, which are things I'd likely have done to it if I'd taken it.
Congratulations, friend. Remember to sing to the punkin before you go to sleep. My little dude still goes to sleep when I sing him songs he heard inthe womb :)
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05/07/2006 04:20:29 PM · #7 |
The middle one is my favourite - I'd say you could probably bring out the faded background image slightly more.
The third one is great too - I love the composition/crop.
I'll be honest about the first one; the pose looks uncomfortable, especially with her lying on the wooden floor. To me it looks like she's just fallen over! |
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05/07/2006 07:54:05 PM · #8 |
Oh man. Thanks Pedro. I wanted the top rail out of it but didn't have the skills (patience) to do it. I really like how you warmed it up too and I really appreciate you explaining how you did it. You've helped me so much friend.
I've been strumming and singing to him every night. My wife and I actually met because of music so we're definitely hoping he shares the passion that we do. I just pray that he wants to start out with the piano or guitar and not drums :D Thanks again buddy.
jhonan - Thanks for your comments and ideas. I truly appreciate them.
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05/07/2006 08:16:02 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by jhonan:
The middle one is my favourite - I'd say you could probably bring out the faded background image slightly more.
The third one is great too - I love the composition/crop.
I'll be honest about the first one; the pose looks uncomfortable, especially with her lying on the wooden floor. To me it looks like she's just fallen over! |
that's what it looked like to me also. |
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05/09/2006 10:06:03 PM · #10 |
Thanks amandalore. I appreciate it.
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