from a recent maternity shoot...loved this couple...can see more in gallery

photofreak

photofreak

maternity photo shoot
This was a photo shoot about a month ago...I've been so busy haven't had time to post any....this couple was so willing to just let me "do my thing"....loved how relaxed they were with me and each other....just loved it!

photofreak

...another from maternity...

photofreak

...and one more, if you can stand another...

Steve Cavigliano

Hey Mandi,
Do you have external links enabled? I see 4 posts with 4 red X's

Steve

Andy

photofreak wrote:

Hi Mandy - cool set. One thing, you can vastly improve these if you lighten them. They are underexposed, and the prints from these would be very dark.

Example of a better exposure:

Andy

photofreak wrote:

I think that the harsh shadow should be avoided. Move the subjects, further away, and broaden / soften your light source.

Scott_Quier

Well, I guess Andy has access to the pictures. I sure don't. Just see the little red "X" in all four of your posts

Ted Szukalski

Mandi I cannot see the photographs either except for the one posted by Andi. It is a very sensual (hot) maternity shot, but as Andi pointed out the hard shadow is less then desired there. Also, I would question the choice of material to cover the girls legs. Perhaps a translucent, non-reflective fabric would work a lot better

photofreak

sorry, all...accidently locked external links. You should be able to see them now.
Thank you, Andy and Ted for the feedback. I did have my lighting set up but did not have it turned on for every shot. These are just a few from several hundred. Also, the area which we were in was quite small-their living room. I am so surprised I did not trip on one of the cords at any point during the shoot.
Any more C&C is greatly appreciated!
Mandi
The scarf was used in a few of the shots...I personally love this scarf and it comes out much nicer in color...but, I do see your point. ty

Ted Szukalski wrote:

Mandi I cannot see the photographs either except for the one posted by Andi. It is a very sensual (hot) maternity shot, but as Andi pointed out the hard shadow is less then desired there. Also, I would question the choice of material to cover the girls legs. Perhaps a translucent, non-reflective fabric would work a lot better

blessedmama21

2 and 3 could use tighter crops.

#2-getting down a bit would have focused more on dad's face, which looks really sweet.

They do need to be lightened.

Good job. I think they will cherish these.

Ted Szukalski

Mandi, now that I can see them all I can say I like this photo too, however it is more glamour than maternity. Please note that the scarf here is very delicate and not too reflective as on the other photo. It works here, while it gave a resemblance of gladwrap on the other.

Overall I think you need to find a better way for black and white conversion. It is not always easy and many ready made actions tend to render the skin a lot darker than it has to be. Your poses are great and you have one loving couple in there, which is toatally at ease. For post processing you need to strive towards results like this photo or the photo, which Andi processed and posted.

photofreak wrote: