Launch!
by socalsteve

Comment by Jdroullard:
astronaut farmer?

Day 1: Haley and Abbey
by socalsteve

Comment by Neil:
Great composition and very cute shot overall. Perhaps a bit on the dark side--it might be nice to bring out details in the black areas a tiny bit more--the girl on the left's dress, and their irises. And Happy New Year to you! (Oh, and the title at the top is not centered.)

Day 3: Haley
by socalsteve

Comment by TCGuru:
Composition: Her positioning in the frame is lovely.

Lighting/Exposure: I love the warm light on her that feels like a sunset. I am not sure why you chose f1.8? Unless it's a really close up photo, it causes too much to be out of focus for a portrait.

Pose: I really like the way you have her posed here. However, she looks a little stiff holding it :)

Suggestions for Improvements: Higher f-stop. Even at 3.5 you are still going to get that beautiful bokeh in the bg. When posing a child, explain to them what you want them to do, then let them rest for a moment (break down the pose) and have them go back into it naturally. With a kid this age, she will remember what position you had her in :)

That little girl is just adorable. Her smile is so winning :)

Day 3: Haley
by socalsteve

Comment by shalrath:
I agree with all that's been said so far, and absolutely love that bokeh! Perhaps you could have faced her more into the sun to get a bit more light on her face. I find that facing the model directly into the sun works really well (see my Day 2). I also may have had her bring her leg back into the shot, it leads me out of the frame.

Day 3: Haley
by socalsteve

Comment by photokariangel:
agree with stupidcat on all accounts, save one. i wish her eyes and her face were lighter, so that we could see more of that cute little personality she's got. And also, her left hand (her left) is a bit too forced for this type of shot.
but, overall, i love the personality you captured, and nice light.

Day 3: Haley
by socalsteve

Comment by stupidcat:
I like the lighting and the color. The crop is good and the model is great.

Day 2: Bad Omen
by socalsteve

Comment by bassbone:
I hope that thing is for cutting onions and carrots and not for something more sinister....

The low key lighting is pretty darn cool and the centered crop gives a very awkward feel (and awkward in a very good way here!) - especially with the door on the left side.

Message edited by author 2009-01-03 11:18:41.

Day 1: Haley and Abbey
by socalsteve

Comment by bassbone:
the squeeze hug of Abbey makes the shot. I like the heavy border on this one. It would be a great "January" for a family calendar

Launch!
by socalsteve

Comment by ButterflyGirl:
Love the colors

Day 2: Bad Omen
by socalsteve

Comment by rmezzo:
This looks like a movie poster thats waiting for the text graphics to be added. You nailed the expression because its that calm hollow look you see in all the killers in the movies.

Message edited by author 2009-01-03 04:56:13.