Todays shoot! Comments and critiques appreciated!

09/14/2004 09:55:17 PM · #1

This lil cowboy was just too cute! Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/14/2004 10:01:30 PM · #2

My favs are the sepia/duotone images. Great expression and contrast. Also, the backlit one is nice. Good exposure and composition.

The one with the old truck, to me, has too much clutter in the foreground.

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

09/14/2004 10:11:26 PM · #3

Holy Moly, that's one of the cutest things I've ever seen!! These are great! The sepia toned ones are nice, I especially like the one in the haystacks (though maybe just a little soft on the face and eyes in particular). I like the truck background shot alot, I could see how the forground could be distracting but I think it adds to the rustic-ness (okay, probably not a word) of the shot. The first shot just gives alot of little attitude that just makes me smile. I think you did some great set-ups here. Very cute and any parent would love them!

Canon EOS-60D

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

09/14/2004 10:12:44 PM · #4

They brought a tear to my eye.... they are SO cute!!!! I don't know how you do it, Brian... each set is better and better!!! ;o)

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

09/14/2004 10:17:03 PM · #5

Thank you all for the comments! And heres a hanky for ya laurie!

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

09/14/2004 10:19:57 PM · #6

Those are really really good!

If that was my kid, I would be incredibly impressed with those shots...

Very nice!

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

09/14/2004 10:25:46 PM · #7

Thanks cloud! That was a nice compliment, and I appreciate that! I just hope to get better and better everyday! And damn I love my job!

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

09/14/2004 10:32:03 PM · #8

Originally posted by parrothead:

Thanks cloud! That was a nice compliment, and I appreciate that! I just hope to get better and better everyday! And damn I love my job!

I just rediscovered my love for photography and would love to take photographs for a living in the future...would you mind giving me a quick history of how you got to the point where you were able to do this for a living? It would be super-helpful!

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/14/2004 10:34:05 PM · #9

I dunno... the ones in color do more for me than the sepia shots. I love the slight redish tone in his cheeks. And the colors really are beautiful.

I left comments on the two color photos. Excellent work!!!

Artyste

Sony Ericsson W810i

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax

09/14/2004 10:35:28 PM · #10

I can't imagine anyone that *wouldn't* love your job. :)

These are fantastic... utterly fantastic.
No wonder I have you selected as a favorite :)

09/14/2004 10:40:12 PM · #11

Thank you very much art and dw! I really appreciate all the feedback!

09/14/2004 10:46:23 PM · #12

Cloud, I have actually shot for most of my life. I have a BFA from the art institute in chicago. So I reall am a painter and a artist. It has kinda come naturally in my life. (At least something has) But I guess that just makes my design and color eye pretty good. But believe me, I am as critical of what I shoot as anyone. I have worked, and made money for other studios, for a few years now. But this year, I started my own portrait business, and it has gone wonderfully. I have pretty much had a shoot everyday just from word of mouth. You cant ask for more? I guess if you just take pride, and love your work, people will want you to shoot them! Hehehee! That was kinda funny! I also try to give people something that they havent yet seen.I hope that helps? I am no good writer, that talent passed me by!

Tuckersmom

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1

09/14/2004 10:52:46 PM · #13

They're all great but my favorite is the 3rd one, looks like he's up to something!

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

09/14/2004 10:53:36 PM · #14

I liked that one too!!

thatcloudthere

Canon EOS-1D

09/14/2004 10:53:40 PM · #15

Thanks for the info...congrats on achieving some of your life dreams! I looked at some of your other portraits and I really enjoy all of your work. It's nice to meet you (at least virtually)...

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

09/14/2004 10:56:42 PM · #16

Ditto cloud! Its just a great place to meet some people that have some vision.

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

09/14/2004 10:58:23 PM · #17

too cute? you aint kidding! Absolutely adorable!
the duotone is also my fave!

09/14/2004 11:10:00 PM · #18

Thank you too rooster...I love the Marley shot!

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

09/14/2004 11:19:11 PM · #19

Thanks for all your wonderful comments! They really are appreciated!

Faye Pekas

Canon EOS-20D

09/14/2004 11:52:28 PM · #20

So sooo precious. I like the one standing by the tree best. Love his expression. Makes the grammy in me want to squeeze him. Great job!

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/14/2004 11:56:13 PM · #21

Thank you very much faye!

peecee

Canon EOS-5D

09/15/2004 02:16:26 AM · #22

I think the last one is a classic,would look great on the cover of some country magazine, lovely series,
Paul.

a389951l

Nikon Coolpix 4300

09/16/2004 09:57:56 PM · #23

I also am a big fan of using sepia/duotone with my kids. Your shots are really good. Makes me want to go dress up my boys and take some shots tonight!!