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01/03/2008 10:15:19 PM · #1 |
My sister is about 7.5 months pregnant and I want to do some shots of her when she comes to visit next week..we don't live close,so this will be the last time I see her until after baby is born..
I don't know anything about photo shoots,lighting,anything...I don't have a studio or anything,so most pictures will have to be outside unless I can figure out a way to do a makeshift studio..(I don't know anything about lighting though)..
I want to find some ideas of shots to encourage her to do this..she's still a little unsure about doing the pictures,but hopefully she will want to by the time she gets here..I think it will be a great memory and it's something she can never have done again..
Any ideas or suggestions on anything??
Thanks, I really appreciate it!! |
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01/03/2008 10:19:44 PM · #2 |
I shot that at my cousin's house against the wall. We grabbed a lamp from the bathroom and put it behind her belly, turned off all the other lights in the room, and it was as simple as that. :) You don't always need a fancy studio! |
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01/03/2008 10:26:29 PM · #3 |
| I really like that shot..very nice |
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01/03/2008 10:31:37 PM · #4 |
I don't have any ideas myself, but here's an excellent maternity photo site:
//www.jenniferloomis.com/
You should find some excellent examples of maternity shots there, which might encourage your sister to let you take pictures. A lot of those photos are with natural light, so you certainly don't need studio lighting to take a beautiful portrait. Good luck!
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01/03/2008 10:34:09 PM · #5 |
that's great,thanks! I'll send her the link too! :)
I think part (probably most) of the problem is that she's young..(way too young to be pregnant!)..she's only just turned 18..so I think she's a little self-concious and doesn't see being pregnant as a thing to be photographed.... |
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01/03/2008 10:42:16 PM · #6 |
 DowseDesigns
Check out Lee's profile, he's got this down!! Beautiful stuff to help inspire you!!
Message edited by author 2008-01-03 22:43:39. |
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01/03/2008 10:44:22 PM · #7 |
All the ones I've done have also been natural lighting, but mostly couple type shots. Heres the link if you want to look:
Maternity Portraits
I just have them in front of a window that I draped with a sheer white curtain for some diffusion of the light (and a little privacy.) I had a black backdrop for the darker ones. I hope you have fun with it and I hope she becomes comfortable with the idea.
One shot I've seen done, but don't have a link for it at the moment...
If you have a mirror like a fancy dresser mirror or one of the flip-stand alone type full length, Take a photo where you can see her enough to know she's pregnant and she's looking in the mirror and also can see the front of her in the mirror. After the baby is born, take a very similar shot of her holding the baby. Go back to the original shot and replace the image in the mirror with one of her holding the baby. The effect then is a pregnant lady seeing the "future" in the mirror with her new baby. I hope that makes sense! |
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01/03/2008 11:12:03 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
All the ones I've done have also been natural lighting, but mostly couple type shots. Heres the link if you want to look:
Maternity Portraits
I just have them in front of a window that I draped with a sheer white curtain for some diffusion of the light (and a little privacy.) I had a black backdrop for the darker ones. I hope you have fun with it and I hope she becomes comfortable with the idea.
One shot I've seen done, but don't have a link for it at the moment...
If you have a mirror like a fancy dresser mirror or one of the flip-stand alone type full length, Take a photo where you can see her enough to know she's pregnant and she's looking in the mirror and also can see the front of her in the mirror. After the baby is born, take a very similar shot of her holding the baby. Go back to the original shot and replace the image in the mirror with one of her holding the baby. The effect then is a pregnant lady seeing the "future" in the mirror with her new baby. I hope that makes sense! |
that is like the coolest idea i've ever heard!
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01/03/2008 11:12:42 PM · #9 |
I tried a number of different things when my wife was pregnant, and here's what worked best for us. I used ambient light through a large west window. She was not in any direct light, as she was about 8 feet away from the window itself. There's also a small window (north facing) that starts just to the left of the chair. The one thing that really helped was the white shirt. It really reflected quite a bit of light back up onto her face. As a little disclaimer, I didn't know much of anything about portraits when I shot this, and looking at it now, I really want to re-edit. Maybe later. I wouldn't worry too much about not having a "proper" studio. Put her in front of a window. Try different angles that will accentuate her new "good" curves, but be aware of angles that may accentuate her new "bad" curves (if she has any). :) If she has white or light colored shirts, have her wear them. Make a reflector out of some heavy cardboard with crumpled-up aluminum foil taped to it, then experiment with it. Try to both have fun, as she may feel self-conscious. Unless she really hates B/W, don't be afraid to crank up the ISO if you need to. Convert to B/W and image grain can become your friend. I would imagine Calgary is a little cold this time of year, and winter coats don't usually do much to accentuate body shapes. If you both want to, then by all means, take some outdoor shots, but I would try to see what you can come up with inside to show her off better.
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01/03/2008 11:13:12 PM · #10 |
that mirror thing sounds really cool! Also complicated..lol
Thanks for all the advice! I have a huge front window,so hopefully we can get enough sun shining through..we have a few trees on the front lawn..
Ya,Calgary is kinda chilly..right now isn't so bad,but when she gets here next week it will probably be colder..
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01/03/2008 11:32:45 PM · #11 |
| Maybe get a model (or yourself) and post some test shots with your lighting to get some feedback from the community. |
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01/04/2008 12:32:32 AM · #12 |
I did a little session when my wife was 9 months pregnant with our second son about 5 months ago.
I had no experience with lighting and had never tried a "studio" shoot before.
I went the strobist route and got some black velour on sale at JoAnn's Fabric, got a couple of cheap flash units that had optical slave capability and a couple of light stands with an umbrella.
My wife wrapped some crinkle cloth around her and tried to relax and have fun.
I think they turned out pretty good for my first stab at something like this.
swankFoto.com
Here is a shot from that shoot I entered in a Challenge here that didn't do so well.
Here is my makeshift lighting setup.
Have fun.
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01/23/2008 02:04:58 PM · #13 |
Here's a few from a maternity shoot I did last year. Hope it gives you some ideas!
Message edited by author 2008-01-23 14:12:58. |
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06/08/2010 08:30:19 PM · #14 |
Wow nice photos "bowronfam3" I like it..
nice shot..hmm congrats the two of you!!... |
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06/08/2010 08:34:55 PM · #15 |
I found this guide really helpful:
//www.momphoto.com/posing_guide/index.html
doh! Fell for the ol' 'revamp an old thread' trick :)
Message edited by author 2010-06-08 20:36:12. |
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06/08/2010 09:11:11 PM · #16 |
Here is some I did for a friend... no studio light... no set up.... just sheets... gooseneck desk lamps and the pretty outdoors... this was with my Fuji... They arent staying in my portfolio here I just wanted to show you.
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