Are they so beautiful? (critique request)

[khiem_nguyen1]

PLease post your blunt comments ? I need to improve my skills ! shot

was made by LEICA R6 , summicron 35mm F2 , kodak gold 200, Children

the most dearest and beautiful of all in LIFE ! don't you all agree!<div></div>

[Alex_Es]

Yes they are beautiful. Also they seem so obviously well loved.

[ralph_barker]

I, too, agree, Khiem - children are the jewels of humanity.

 

As to your image, it appears a bit over-exposed, but that might be a function of scanning and/or monitor calibration. Technique-wise, my suggestion would be to try to make a conscious distinction between "snapshots" of kids (especially your own), and "artful" images of them. In the former case, we're looking for documentation of their growing up, whereas in the latter, we're trying to both capture their essence and make some sort of artistic statement in the process - very much like good photojournalism. The latter, I think, requires becoming invisible within the child's realm, so you can photograph without intruding on their consciousness.

[Brad_]

Khiem, you're on the right path. It would also be good to work on your post-

processing skills (using photoshop or other program). As Ralph mentioned, it is a

little over exposed. But in spite of that, there's much more that can be pulled out of

your photo with levels and a little toning down some of the hot spots. Hope you don't

mind my edit.<BR>

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[abufletcher]

There's just something fun about a shopping cart full of kids!

[matt_m__toronto_]

khiem,

 

ok, cute kids but onto the photograph...you asked. seems a little soft, probably due to the scan so i'll give you a warning :-)

 

background is cluttered and very distracting. opening the lens wide open could help here, shooting with a slower film or an nd filter may be required.

 

and...shoot with some "real" film!!! i never understand people with a billion dollars into cameras and lenses and all they put in it is the costco bulk film sale stuff. try some fuji nps or some portra if you do a lot of shooting with children.

 

and if any of you'se is gonna give me the "it's not the film" routine, then don't...you're in the wrong forum anyways ;-)

 

cheers,

and keep posting

[terence1]

Kids are beautiful. Like this one.

[terence1]

sorry everyone. a resized photo here.

[terence1]

another slip-up! please accept my apology.

[terence1]

here we go.

[r.m.]

Khiem, you certainly have your hands full! Knowing how difficult it is to get any number of children to sit still for a second, I have to commend you on your choice of props�a shopping cart�brilliant! ;)

 

I�ve been shooting my children and their friends seriously for about 1½ years now, and for whatever it�s worth, I�ll tell you one thing that works for me - try not to direct them or pose them, and whatever you do, NEVER ask them to look at the camera and say �cheese�. This will only set the stage for awkward poses and cheesy smiles whenever you point a camera in their direction. If you want them to look at the camera and smile, then carry on a conversation with them about something you know will make them smile. Otherwise, whenever you get the chance, take out your camera, get down to their level as they play or read or sleep, and shoot. Take ALOT of photographs. This will get them accustomed to the camera and allow you to capture more natural and unguarded expressions. Regards.

[bee flowers]

Nice but bland.