2 Twins + 1 Cousin = A lot of fun

Mark1616

Today I got to put my new lastolite baby poser to the test as well as try out the Cactus v5s. I also learnt that photographing 3 young children is a whole lot harder than photographing just one!!

I failed completely to get a good shot with all 3 in, with the twins I just about managed to get something OK for the two of them....... it was much easier when I photographed them individually.

Only a 2 light setup with a reflector to bounce some light back and that's about it really.

Would love to hear any suggestions and idea's to get better.

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reyvee61

Very nice
Number two is brilliant!
Most of the ones shot against the whit are wee bit on the hot side, did you shoot RAW?
The highlights can easily be tamed
What is a baby poser exactly?

Mark1616

reyvee61 wrote: »

Very nice
Number two is brilliant!
Most of the ones shot against the whit are wee bit on the hot side, did you shoot RAW?
The highlights can easily be tamed
What is a baby poser exactly?

Thanks

I did shoot RAW, I actually boosted the exposure as I quite like this style but know it is not to everyone's taste.

You can see the Lastolite baby poser in use here http://www.lastoliteschoolofphotography.com/using-baby-posers

It really did a great job, even with these ages who are a little old for its full use. It was great to lift them up a bit, I can see with a smaller baby it will be invaluable.

reyvee61

I don't mind the background but skin-tones are a bit hot on their right sides.
Very cool props I must say

Sam

Nice shots, and the baby poser sure looks like a cool useful product if your a baby photographer. Another little thing that sets you apart from your competition.

Sam

Mark1616

reyvee61 wrote: »

I don't mind the background but skin-tones are a bit hot on their right sides.
Very cool props I must say

I will have a play around with them, thanks for taking time to give advice, I appreciate it.

I agree, it was well worth getting, I hope to get lots more bookings to pay for it . (In honesty, it is paid for in a single 'good' job).

Mark1616

Sam wrote: »

Nice shots, and the baby poser sure looks like a cool useful product if your a baby photographer. Another little thing that sets you apart from your competition.

Sam

Thanks Sam, I agree that it really does make life easier. As I'm trying to work more at customer homes I just need to get things simple as my gear is a bit cumbersome as my white background is traditional, my black is collapsible with train which is great. Hope to add the white to that soon.

Hackbone

On the whites you main light side seems alittle overexposed. You might have them too close to the background and getting an overspill onto them. Try to move you subject about 6 feet from your background. You have some great shots here and the poser is a great idea.

clickin girl

HA! I really like #2! Makes me smile with that little tongue sticking out!