A picture of Joss

ride16ride16 Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
edited July 16, 2009 in People
I'm totally new to doing stuido-type photography, but I tried to take some 6 month picures of my daughter last weekend from my garage. Not quite a "studio" set up, but it works for me. :D Anyways, just thought I'd share one from the set. CC always welcome.

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  • kdspencerkdspencer Registered Users Posts: 112 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2009
    Hi ride16. Nice shot. Very cute expression!

    If it were me, I'd crop in tightly so she fills the frame. There's too much empty space on either side of her for my tastes.

    You did a great job for being new at it!

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  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2009
    kdspencer wrote:
    Hi ride16. Nice shot. Very cute expression!

    If it were me, I'd crop in tightly so she fills the frame. There's too much empty space on either side of her for my tastes.

    You did a great job for being new at it!

    ~Kathleen
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  • FlutistFlutist Registered Users Posts: 704 Major grins
    edited July 15, 2009
    I agree, amazing job....let's see that face up close!!!
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  • ride16ride16 Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited July 15, 2009
    Thanks guys! Is this any better, or too tight of a crop now?

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  • whiteaglewhiteagle Registered Users Posts: 70 Big grins
    edited July 16, 2009
    It's a little tight in my opinion, especially if you're going to frame it.

    Also, the background isn't quite gone all around her. Use the dodge tool and set it to highlights. That's the quickest way to blow it out completely.

    Other than that, great image!
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  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2009
    Yup - this is a wall hanger, but the second crop is too tight for that - there's not enough left for the matting and frame - you'll loose the top of her head eek7.gif
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  • Ed911Ed911 Registered Users Posts: 1,306 Major grins
    edited July 16, 2009
    Other than the minor already suggested changes...this is a money maker.

    Thanks for sharing. thumb.gif
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