It's Been A While...Happy Birthday Jamy!

[Brotha J]

Let the critiquing begin.

Keep in mind that it was VERY windy that day. So I did not want to speriment too much. (Momma needed her fireplace giganto mantle picture)

Oh, and I had not noticed, but the camera was on "auto" until the last few frames. Not sure if I included the manual settings in these pics. These are just a few from over 300 snaps. It's fun having a beautiful daughter!

 

[Brotha J]

Oh, this one is above the fireplace.

 

[Tracker]

Professional models always make photographers look good
nice job. Lots of good pics. I'd like to see the first one cropped in a tight portrait format

 

[M38A1]

What I enjoy most is seeing her grow up over the years....

From a critique perspective, I think some are a bit overexposed, ie: bright and a bit short in the contrast department. I'm assuming that's because it was full-on sun and metering mode used. Your flash unit can be a tremendous help on days like that. (yes, even in broad daylight...)


But I've got to go with #1 as well, but square crop.


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[Brotha J]

I had the flash going on all of the pictures. But, the flash I used is VERY bright (not made for the camera). So, I use the old "masking tape over the flash" trick. Prolly should have taken the tape off.

To be honest, I wasn't really into the shoot. It took me a while to get my attitude right. Otherwise, I would've noticed those little things from the jump. That some of the pictures came out as good as they did is a testimony to Nikon.

 

[M38A1]

Can the flash be controlled either on the flash unit or via the camera menu to tone it down? Might be something to look into for future work.

 

[klb1122]

I'm curious if you were the only shooter for these pictures. It looks as if you are a second shooter for most of these, with her not looking towards your camera. I would have liked more eye contact. The one you chose for above the fireplace is my favorite.

 

[Duke]

I got a smile with each of these. She is growing up fast!

My favorite is the one that you put over the mantle. My comments / critique mirrors what others have said. They could benefit from a bit of contrast added a some suppression of the highlights.

What are you using to post process these?

Looks like you and Jamy had fun capturing these.

Happy Birthday, Jamy!

 

[Brotha J]

1st person shooter yo! And, au natural.

No post processing whatsoever y'all.

I actually like when my subjects are not looking at the camera; love the candids. Jamy is at the stage where her camera smile is...kinda goofy. To get the real smile I hafta make her laugh (not hard to do because I am HILARIOUS).

AND, for some reason, I have nevah thought of trying to control the flash range via the camera's internal witchcraft. That makes too much sense for a city slicker like me.

Prolly try that out right now. Hmmm. I wonder where my cats are.

Here kitty, kitty, kitty *FLASH* mreow! hisss! Ow! Stupid cat!