Dillon, Age 6: Which version?

met · November 16, 2009

I've been out practicing some more with the 50, 1.8 with all natural light. Which versions do you like better - or do they even matter? They aren't different crops, I moved in each shot.

Also, how do you go about deciding what to cull? I know that self-editing is important, but it can be so hard to decide sometimes so I have the tendency to just put them all up. I know parents like to have options, but it also seems that it may take away on the impact of the photos a bit.

C&C welcome as always.

1a.

1b.

2a.

2b.

Collage

adbsgicom · November 16, 2009

I love your collage!!

Of your crops, I prefer 1b and 2a.

met · November 16, 2009

Thanks. I'm still struggling with some of my shots being a bit soft, but it is getting to be fewer and fewer of them so hopefully that's improving. The collages seem to be a big hit. It prints perfectly as an 8x10 and they are so easy to make, too.

CyberSteak · November 16, 2009

if this was my child and I was picking...number 1...hands down. great photo.

Scotty_R · November 16, 2009

1b is my favorite. in portraits, I always prefer a closer crop. The portrait is the point--the background is pleasant enough, but this child has beautiful eyes and nothing should detract from them. Nice shot.

Elaine · November 16, 2009

Very cute pics and collage!

I like the way her face pops against the darker background of 1a and 1b, and the catchlights are a bit more sparkly, too. Was there a reason you converted the bottom right shot in the collage? I think it might be more balanced if all of the shots were in color or if 3 of them were converted instead of just 1. But, it's very fun no matter what!

Cantfeelmyfingers · November 18, 2009

1B & 2A if I have to choose!
What a photogenic little lady!

met · November 19, 2009

Thanks everyone for your comments.

Elaine wrote:

Was there a reason you converted the bottom right shot in the collage? I think it might be more balanced if all of the shots were in color or if 3 of them were converted instead of just 1.

I had some more from the set with that look (it is lilmomma's splittone preset tweaked a little), and it was one of her mom's favorite so I just added it into the collage. Using different processed photos in a collage is one of those things that I've kind of gone back forth on. Thanks for the input.

I have another question. I've never had enlargements made larger than an 8x10. Her Mom was wondering how large she could get the photo or how it would look on a canvas.

I shot it with a D80, 50mm 1.8 in RAW. I did a bit of LR work on it and exported it as a 100% JPG. Assuming that the shot itself is sharp, what is the largest that prints would look good on that setup? Thanks.

ApertureGranny · November 19, 2009

1b and 2b are my favorites, 1b because I like tight crops, and 2b because the eyes are sharp as they should be.. The collage looks fab, but I do have a question about the one sepia...
I would either do half half or all color...
Nice photography!

Mitchell · November 19, 2009

Love the collage. Nice work.

1b is the best of the shots in sharpness and composition. 1a has the eyes too centered.

2a and 2b look a bit soft to me. The further eye is not sharp. You could stop down a bit to avoid this.

lilmomma · November 19, 2009

I'm going to go against the grain and say that 1a is my fav. I like 2a as well just wish it was sharper. The collage is great though!

Dillon, Age 6: Which version?

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