Not sure where to post this...

ptlash

Hey everybody! I have been a lurker for quite some time now. I have not been taking pictures for long, but I am trying to learn the skill. It has always been something that I enjoyed greatly! My husband bought me the Canon 300D. I am still learing, but in order to get some practice under my belt I have 3 friends that are pregnant and want me to take some pictures of them during pregnancy and after the babies are born. I would really appreciate some adivce on where to begin, and what conditions to look for when taking the pictures. I won't be doing my first session for a couple weeks and she wants to do them outside. I am on a budget, but if there are things that I will absolutely need let me know! PLEASE HELP ME! I want to do my best considering my experience! Thanks so much.:D

Ashley

HeldDown

Overcast days are nice for outside portraits.

For nice indoor portraits, put your subject by a window.

Press shutter. Repeat as necessary.

DoctorIt

Ashley, welcome aboard. I'm not going to give you answers, rather I'll point you in the right direction. We have a great search tool and some excellent portrait discussions here. Start there and refine your wide open question.

Also, what's "not long"? It's hard for us to give you non-insulting device without some samples of where you're at. Definitely go practice before your first "shoot" with the pregnant ladies. I'm pretty sure they won't be the most patient subjects!

Bodley

ptlash wrote:

I have 3 friends that are pregnant and want me to take some pictures of them during pregnancy Ashley

You've got a big first job since pregnant women are very special and beautiful I used to think the "Pregnant Glow" was just an old saying but not anymore. Generally something in the eyes and lips. I don't know, but it's your job to capture the "Glow" for posterity.

Try to get more than just stand up profiles showing the belly (although they probably want these too). Accent the face with a trace of the obvious. Try sitting in a chair by a window (using that light as well as fill) looking past the camera.

Maybe someone that really knows what their doing will chime in

Good Luck

ptlash

thanks
thanks for you advice. I realize now that I did not give you a very good idea of where I am in photography. The only experience I have is taking pictures all through high school and since then. Over the last 6 or 7 months have found my self out and about saying to myself...That would be a great picture. Especially when we are with friends. I appreciate your advice and will definetly do some practicing before and will post some pics up here to get some feedback. I am looking forward to learing more! THanks again!