maternity - newborn Part of Me

Many of you will recognize the resemblance of this image associated

with another well known photographer. This mother wanted something

similar. I would appreciate hearing your critiques on this effort.

Mark, not sure I like the cropping of the head and hand, may have been better having the face (although I understand how that may cause a problem too). It is also my opinion that the wrinkled and light colored fabric is a little distracting. One last thing, the baby in my opinion covers up the mother in such a way as the mother almost looks unnatural (kinda like she is missing parts). Just offering my humble opinion and realize I am by no means a professional.

very original and beautiful image.

If I can help, it would be: don't crop out the face, create a diagonal instead of horizontal (body position), straighten out the bedsheets, use low lighting to enhance the body shapes. I'll try the same in a few months, when the baby of one of my models is born, so thanks for the inspiration! Regards Lennart

Amazing photo. Very unique

Thanks to all for your comments!

I've had mixed feelings about this one.

 

Including the subjects head really wasn't an option in this case. (Client's wishes!)

 

I agree with the positioning of her hands - it looks awkward and unnatural. In hindsight I wish I'd had her use her hands to hold the baby's feet closer in to it's body.

 

I do wish I had the opportunity to do this one over with different (lower) lighting and background. I'll just have to see what I can do in photoshop to make the image stand out.

 

I'll try to post a new and improved version!

Very good and creative idea, great job. Nima

Dobry pomysl i znakomite wykonanie. Brawo!

It got my attentione and so guess I should say something. I don't think the head being cropped for upload is an issue. I like the idea of the heads being at opposite ends of the frame. I might have tried different lighting. As it is the cloth she is lying on seems to have more character than the main subjects.

 

Being honest, I am not sure if I like it or not but it is most certainly interesting.

:)

Mark, this is an image that attracts us looking for inspiration for mother/baby compositions! Thank you for sharing such a great idea. warm regards.