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First Maternity Shoot
To follow on from my first shoot in a proper studio which took place a few weeks ago, I've now done my first maternity shoot. Not so hi tech this time, just 2 x Canon 580 flash guns and shoot through umbrellas. Didn't always shoot 2 lights, there were a few with just a single.
Would love to know your thoughts and advice for next time out. I was really struggling for ideas, you know what it's like, you look at things online then when it comes to putting it into practise your mind goes blank. I know I've done too many with the same hand pose of mum so will look at more options in the future.
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0001.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0001.jpg)
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0002.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0002.jpg)
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0003.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0003.jpg)
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0005.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0005.jpg)
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0006.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0006.jpg)
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Would love to know your thoughts and advice for next time out. I was really struggling for ideas, you know what it's like, you look at things online then when it comes to putting it into practise your mind goes blank. I know I've done too many with the same hand pose of mum so will look at more options in the future.
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0001.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0001.jpg)
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0002.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0002.jpg)
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0003.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0003.jpg)
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0005.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0005.jpg)
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0006.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0006.jpg)
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![Tasha-and-Bump-0007.jpg](http://marksmithphotography.co.uk/weddingphotographyblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Tasha-and-Bump-0007.jpg)
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Try to seek anther approach and that is not easy.
Never the less, I am sure that the owners will be very pleased with them as they have an emotional bond with the pictures. I do not get that emotion by looking at the pictures, and that should be the intend or not ? Maybe I am just and old silly man....
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Thank you for stating this. I see on here quite a bit how things have been done over and over but that is coming from other photographers. The client may see it differently...and often does.
I recently found a great location and shot 14 families in 3 weeks there. Using many of the same poses and ideas for each family. The families loved their photos! Worked out great and I made good money from it. Nothing wrong with using a proven method as long as you don't get stuck in a rut.
With that said...I like your photos in this set. I would like to see more of the people and the emotions on their faces. I personally dislike the heart as well but I have families specifically ask for it...hey, they are the boss and help pay the bills!
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I'm here to learn so please feel free to give me constructive criticism to help me become the photographer I desire to be.