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What a beautiful baby! I love the hood and the close crop. The baby has amazing eyes also!

Oh LOL Sandy - I've been there too many times. Two year old boys are by far the most challenging let alone twins. I have not the honor to shoot two year old twins yet so you are one up on me:) I have a hard time shooting groups of children or families with young children. It is so hard to get one that I am happy with. Tonight I am shooting a group of cheerleaders so I hope they turn out good.

 

Thanks for sharing -

Emily

I missed this one. Very good capture of a real life moment. It reminds me of a 1950's portrait for some reason. I really do like it!

The exposure is perfect on this and the pose is very natural and relaxed. Great capture Sandy!

Thanks for all the comments. I bought this at Walmart for $17.00. It is a larger planter found in the gardening section. It is hard to contain children from the time they crawl until about 4 years old. I have tons of baskets, boxes, tins etc. For the older children, I will sometimes play catch with them as long as they sit still. I just snap the photos when they do not have the ball. Many of the time, the parents also bribe their children with treats after the session...:) I go with whatever works.

I got this idea from another website I belong too. It was too cute to

pass up. Thought I'd share my version.

Comments are appreciated - this is from one of my first maternity

shoots.

Thanks Will & Bridgette - My thoughts exactly on the timeless portrait, Will. That is style that I really am liking these days. He is just a darling kid so most of his photographs turn out really well. As far as the conversion...I know I desaturated it, played with color balance, adjusted brightness/contrast and did so burning & dodging. I just play around until I find something I am happy with. I also added a little canvas texture just so it wasn't so smooth. Thanks for commenting - I always get excited when I open my workspace and see that someone has commented:)

Thanks Will, Eyad & Teresa - His smile definitely makes the portrait. My backdrop is an inexpensive muslin that I got off of ebay a while ago. It is only 6x9 so I don't use it that often but I thought it looked great with his outfit. His mom did love the photo! I wish I could get a shot this good of my own son:)

Thanks Paul - I didn't know what to call it, at first I typed old fashion look but changed it. I like the subtle quality of it instead of being bright like the original. Maybe classic is a better term. I appreciate you kind comments - take care.

Thank you Masood! I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

I did a less saturated effect to this and added some brown tones. I

also added a little canvas texture. Let me know what you think. I was

trying to go for the antique look.

Thanks Dan, Alastair & Sandy - He is one of my favorite models due to his sweet expressions. This photo reminds me of an old-time portrait mostly due to the hat. I just smile everytime I see Jackson's grin so I am glad that you have enjoyed it also.

Love the close shot - very cute and a darling expression!

This is one of my favorite portraits that I have taken. I hope you

all like it also. Jackson is 2 years old and has been so much fun to

photograph over the past 2 years. He is a beautiful child!

One of my favorite models for obvious reasons!

This is Reagan and I have had the priviledge to photograph her on several occassions. In December she was diagnosed with Leukemia but is making a remarkable recovery. I was honored to recently take her 2 year old portraits with this being one of my favorites.

Beautiful lighting and crop! Nicely captured.

Very nice high key shot. I wish I could see a little more sparkle (catchlight) to her eyes but her expression is darling regardless.

Excellent capture - how fun! The colors are very nice and the detail of the splash just a bonus. Very creative indeed.

Beautiful portrait Ger! I like the softness and the composition. The DOF is also very nice. Great job - you should be very proud of this one!

This is a beautiful & natural portrait of a lovely little girl. Great job on this.

What a doll! I like the closer crop of this and her eyes are very nice!

This would be wonderful to use for schools - the kids could play of game of animal eye recognition. You should make a poster and give it to your local school. They would love it!

Beautiful tones used on a peaceful portrait. Well done!