Foggy Morning Portraits

sweet caroline

This session was one I donated to a silent auction. We weren't sure the rain would wait for us, but we ended up just having mist this morning. I had to cancel my afternoon session because of rain. Anyway, I couldn't believe we got the three boys to sit still!

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I plan to do a little more work on this one

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jgoetz4

Foggy Morning Portraits
Good Evening,
Very good shots, fog or otherwise. Nice composition and fall colors
Have a good evening
Jim...

Elaine

That first one is especially sweet, for me! Great expressions, positions and background! I like the softness the fog brings to the photos, but it seems overcast days can also contribute to a bit of raccoon eyes. I wonder how a touch of fill would have worked on the family shot? I would have worried about blowing out their white shirts, but I know it can be done in such a way as to help light up their eyes a bit. Nice job working with three young boys! That is a tall order!

sweet caroline

I actually had a little fill in many of these shots. I forgot to switch my flash mode from ttl to manual, so I think all fog threw it off? I almost always keep my flash on manual. What I needed was someone to hold a reflector for me. I didn't set up an umbrella because I was worried about a breeze knocking it down. Man, I need an assistant! I do have a reflector stand on the way, so that should help in the future.

Thanks for the feedback!

Caroline

rainbow

That first one is a winner! I love the ethereal feel that the fog and the pastel background gives this photo.

Wondering (without recommending) what effect decreasing brightness would have on the mood of the shot...

Nice photos. AND nice of you to donate your time and talents to a fundraiser...

Aspecto5

#1 I like the most. The bare feet is a stroke of genius, along with that tree branch in the top right hand corner. Great series!

divamum

Niiiicceee Caroline!

Re the lightstand: I made a sandbag by putting sand/rocks in a ziplock bag, and then tying that into a pillow case (you could use a pair or two of strong cotton tights, as well). You can also use rice/lentils/dried beans (not quite as heavy, but cleaner and equally inexpensive). Easy enough to carry, but heavy enough to weight down a lightstand against breezes. Worked a treat for my e-shoot (where I was on my own, too).

Btw, if you have access to one anywhere, a music stand makes a great reflector holder (Wenger style music stand, not the foldable ones which are really flimsy) - I clip mine to the stand using clothespegs or plastic work clamps.

adbsgicom

Love #1 as well.
I think #2 has too much shadow in the eyes, and I wish the left-most child was looking less depressed. I don't mind the one child looking off to the left.
The kid on the left's expression in #3 is great!! Looks like he a some mischief planned.

I like #4 a lot. I think the eyes need a little lightening. The branch is a little close as well.

Where did you shoot this?

Thanks.

dlplumer

sweet caroline

I shot these at a neighborhood park- Belterra, out towards Dripping Springs.

adbsgicom

Never been in that area. It is a very pretty park.
We were out in Bastrop at Hyatt Lost Pines this weekend. Very lovely grounds.

kidzmom

These are sweet! I love the child in the middle's expression in #4 and my favorite of the group is 1! The bare feet are super and the fog is definately a plus! Thanks for sharing!

dawssvt

They all seem they could use some more black clipping, but great set none-the-less!