Baby pics 2 - the learning continues

[Dave Humphries]

Dave...I just had a thought while reading your response...why nor place your daughter in the middle of their bed with two pillows each on both side of her elbows to rest on it so she can cradle the baby comfortably, will that be easy?

Thanks Izzie, that's another idea to try.

[Dave Humphries]

How fun to see these! Thanks for sharing and also sharing your learning!

Thanks Urban

[rpcrowe]

Dave,

I have noticed that there are lots of fun props for baby photography on USA eBay, Some are pretty corny but, I think that moms, dads and grandparents would like them...

http://www.ebay.com/sch/Photo-Studio...n_80731/i.html

I especially like these for my dog photos...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Skyblue-Brid...1%26rkt%3D1%26

[dragon76]

Hi Dave

I have been very busy and have not been here for awhile so I'm a bit late to the party but those are fine images. With baby shoot, I found that colour, props and shallow DoF are the 3 important things that make the image for me.

Below are examples of what I meant. By the way, check out Anne Geddes images if you need some ideas, she is the master of shallow DoF for baby portraits.

Colour - the more the merrier.



Shallow DoF @f1.4



Props - these infant props are quite cheap on line

[Dave Humphries]

I have an update on the "Feet and rings" shot (#5 in first post above).


Nikon D7100 + Nikon 105mm, f/2.8 Macro lens at f/16, 1/250s, iso 400, Manual mode with (Manual) Flash bounced off ceiling (411-12900)
Hit Kbd F11 and click image to see at 1,425px × 950px (recommended)


Chloe's feet are one month old in this shot.

The series continues in Baby pics 3 - manual bounced flash, available now at all good forums (this one!)

Cheers, Dave

[RList]

So much emotions Dave, very simple and effective. #3 is my favourite, screams with satisfaction, peace and symbiosis

[Dave Humphries]

So much emotions Dave, very simple and effective. #3 is my favourite, screams with satisfaction, peace and symbiosis

Thanks Robert,

There's a 'Dad' version in part 3, just linked from my post above.

Cheers, Dave

[IzzieK]

Dave, the rings on Chloe's feet is a good idea too. So cute...You did not put a link on the Part 3 shots on your post. Now I will have to look for it...<sigh>

PS...I think I rather prefer the Press F for full sized because when I pressed F11 I have a quick view of my desktop first before the photo I need to look at...just a thought.