My buddy just had his long sought after newborn baby boy, and has always seen this pose and wanted me to attempt it for him. I really love this pose, and always have...so i hope that it is not voted down for copying a "pose". if so, i respect that. i love this image, and it's my favorite for the month so it's why i'm submitting it.
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Good luck everyone!
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Should have positioned his stomach more flat against dad's arm because that position gives him a pot belly. Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but is the baby a bit... "over exposed"? Something you gotta watch for...
And as has been said, the facial expression needs improvement.
Seems you took a lot of criticism. I suppose that is to be expected when you do a post that has been done because a lot of people have physically done this pose (I have) and so there is much more criticism.
Awww - I think I know who this is and I'm so touched by tribute... :) I see you've done it with some fine justice! I really appreciate the lighting on the baby's face. You've done well here - it's so tough to get the baby balanced and not squirming and you've really just nailed it. Good luck in the challenge, sweets!
Funny look on his face, but overall this image doesn't do it for me. The bright spot on the cheek for one, he isn't laying flat which I think might add appeal... Not sure, just doesn't grab me.
I would like the photo much better if the baby was sleeping. I realize that newborns are hard to photograph, but this facial expression leaves a little to be desired. ALso your light might have been better moved around the other side of the subject. You never want to light up at a subjects nose. Even if they are laying down. Your catch light should almost always be seen in the top part of the eye. If you see it in the bottom part then you know you light could be better. Just a thought.
kind of macabre, looks dead to me :), not sure maybe o would have aimed T THE FACE WHICH SEEMS.(oops) which seems to be the main focus here, just my 2 cents
Like the concept but what's up with the look on the baby's face? It looks like it's in shock! ha You could have benefitted with some better light also.
i really am not a fan of this one, the babys belly seems blown-up, and the expression is weird.. but trust me i do know how hard it is to photograph infants!!
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