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Zoe

I've been lurking for quite a while and would love to be a part of this group. The photography is inspiring here, and the honest feedback is wonderful!

I have a newer children's portrait photography biz, that is not yet busy. But it is a fun side business at most. Here's my two babies. :





I've been doing natural light photography, but recently bought some studio equipment, and had one test session, using family. I can tell it is so much easier, overall, than natural light (although nothing beats the look of natural light imo!), once I get the placement of the light down. I had some trouble with pupil sizes.



Zoe
Nikon toys

System

welcome!-

neat photos and cute kids-

leebase

I like all three of them. I particularly like the "non-cheese" smiles (or lack thereof). Love the dof and composition of the first photo.

I like the last photo -- but how did the parent react?

Lee

DavidTO

I can't see the first couple of shots. I believe that this is because your hosting site was polling my computer, and I denied the connection. I have no idea why your site would need to open a connection with my computer, but I don't like it, not one bit.

Anyway, just an FYI.

marklarry28

I loved the first one

Zoe

leebase wrote:

I like all three of them. I particularly like the "non-cheese" smiles (or lack thereof). Love the dof and composition of the first photo.

I like the last photo -- but how did the parent react?

Lee

Thanks! I know the mom, of the last one, loved a lot of the images, but she has yet to order (Its my sister in law). Its always interesting to see what mom's favs are, and it is usually not the photographer's fav.

I can't see the first couple of shots. I believe that this is because your hosting site was polling my computer, and I denied the connection. I have no idea why your site would need to open a connection with my computer, but I don't like it, not one bit.

huh?

Steve Cavigliano

Very nice Zoe and welcome to Dgrin

I am glad you finally worked up enough gumption to participate You can't get answers or feedback if you don't post

Every reason you cite regarding this place is true. Lots of nice folks in a very helpful community.

I look forward to seeing more of your work

Steve

Awais Yaqub

very cute photos welcome to the forum

Zoe

Thanks Steve! I can't tell you how many times I have cracked up at some of the hilarious feedback here, but its a bit like crashing a family reunion. Everybody seems to know eachother. I love that!

Owen

Check out Audrey Woulard for inspiration! She's an amazing, all natural light portraitist.

Pupil size.. keep the lights on in the room.

Owen

Zoe

Oh yes! I know Audry from another forum. Awesome work.

Elaine

Love the B&W! :

Elaine