In the Boy, the Man

A photo of a 6 year old.

Brooks, how did you get him to sit still long enough to shoot a sharp frame with an ISO 25 film?? This one I'm not too sure about. I like the angle, but the background's too busy for a portrait & the shadow is very unappealing imo.

For me, both shots in this folder are very murky with low contrast. Though, this might probably be intentional (or a carateristic of the film). Either way, i don't like the tones whatsoever.. reminds me way too much of an overexposed and flat contrasted sheet of paper. I do like the look of the boy, but agree that the background is busy and the shadow really detracts a lot.

I agree with Matt about the light and contrast. Your other folder of children has better lighting and contrast. I think it is a combination of film development and printing that makes the difference. I like the boy's face and expression and this makes the caption good. A good rule when photographing children is always to go down in eye level. You did not do it here, but got your self a nice picture anyway.

Nice shot of him, but a little underexposed and the shadow is distracting. I would suggest opening the lens a little wider, if possible.

Hey! didn't I seen that kid in some TV show from the fifties? ;> -Too cute! Gonna be a heartbreaker.

 

-Agreed that it's underexposed. -The stuff that's happening with the wall is a bit distracting for me. It cuts off... either all lines or all plain wall would have been more pleasing to my eyes.

Try to work to rich white in B&W photography.