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

08/07/2004 12:26:37 PM · #1

hey there could you please give me some feedback on anyone of these pics..I would greatly appreciate any comments
photos

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

08/07/2004 12:53:46 PM · #2

What a cute little toddler.

Maybe a bit brighter and more contrast. Great poses and background use.

08/07/2004 01:25:55 PM · #3

Subject: A blonde toddler...many chances there for more pics. The ones you asked for comments on:- in B&W they are lacking depth of blacks etc. The buckets one would be great if cropped quite tightly. Bath one, shame about cutting top of his head off. However, you have the subject, the ideas and the camera, look forward to seeing more!

08/07/2004 01:26:03 PM · #4

thaks a bunch sonifo....those are just how it came out of the cam...just used a yellow filter..i don't have photoshop so any tweeking is difficult..thanks for your feedback..I enjoyed your photos as well...love your macro work as well as the dancers...

08/07/2004 01:29:51 PM · #5

thanks wolfie..I hope to someday do pro portraits..I only started a week or 2 ago..And I am greatful for my subject 24 hours on call...thanks for your comments...have you any ideas how I can get some more depth??

08/07/2004 01:34:51 PM · #6

Funnily enough I have just been thinking about it. This is how I photographed my kids when they were younger and now my grandkids...I tried to find a good outside location or room without too many distractions and shot away. With my kids it was film camera so I couldn't see results for some time, and most were junkers!

08/07/2004 01:37:49 PM · #7

got to start somewhere eh wolfie..:)

08/07/2004 01:39:07 PM · #8

Try: Focus on the eyes, most of face stays in focus.
Make sure you get all of subject in shot, then crop out.
Good lighting will create good contrast.
With toddlers, nappy pics aren't so photogenic...bare butt works for cute pics.
However, be careful with those pics as there are people who aren't as decent as us!
I don't use PS, just adjust brightness and trim in cheap programme.
The pic shouldn't need overworking to be good.

08/07/2004 01:56:35 PM · #9

awesome!! thanks wolfie...had a look at some of your portraits...looks like we had simular ideas hehe

Message edited by author 2004-08-07 13:57:56.

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

08/07/2004 02:00:27 PM · #10

I have just put 3 of Daniel on to illustrate the point. Took them about ten minutes ago.

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

08/07/2004 11:55:19 PM · #11

Originally posted by Anni:

For just starting 2 weeks ago, you should be very proud! Those are great pictures! I don't even want to show my first shots.

Do you mind if I work on one and show you what I can come up with? I may not beable to do much though. :-)

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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

08/08/2004 12:14:10 AM · #12

I love these shots. All you need to do is figure out how to get the contrast and brightness set in your camera or figure out how to use it in the picture program you do have. I have psp8 and picture it. What program do you have?
Why the yellow filter?

Edited to say: The reason I really like these shots is because they don't look set up. I love candid shots of little ones. The seem to be better photos. Less fake that is.

Cute little one!

Message edited by author 2004-08-08 00:16:09.

08/08/2004 05:44:45 AM · #13

I agree Sonifo, cropping and a little attention turns good snaps into great portraits. Candid shots of kids work so well, without the need to rework in PS or other software.