Hmm, maybe I found my niche?

[Janie]

These are pics of my niece who wants to model. So, I took her under my wing today and shot 90 pictures digitally - out of those there were 30 really good ones, these are my favorites, which I will list in this thread seperately. Let me know which you like or dislike and why! My first time really seriously shooting a kid (not literally! lol) I have my lil studio downstairs in my garage - I use a movie screen for background which I light up, then use a side light on her face, and flash.

Here's the first:

[Janie]

Same set up, second pic:

[Janie]

[QUOTE=Janie]Same set up, second pic:

[Janie]

Same set up, second pic:

[Janie]

These are out door using only natural light

[Janie]

These are out door using only natural light - and my last one posted!

[Charles Hess]

All 3 are really cute, all 3 need to have your niece a little bit further away from the background...notice the shadows caused by the flash. Your lighting is bright and even, which can be good...next time try using a light to the side and a reflector on the other side to give more of a shape to her face. My favorite? #2...love the shy/sly/innocent/cute smile. Nice work.

[Peter_AUS]

Of these Janie #2 and #4 stood out to me the most.

You need to move the model away from the background about 4-6 feet to get the shadown dropping off and also blur the background.

When taking images, turn the head a little towards the light source so you can see only the jaw line and not the ear on one side.

Certainly a good start. What about putting the teeth back in the mouth, that would be a fun exercise as well.

[Charles Hess]

2nd batch ... love the different looks. 1st one has a glamour feel to it, which some people may not like because she's looking older than she should. I like it, nevertheless. The 2nd one has the best lighting and best skin tones...there's nothing like natural light. looks like you had a sunny day, and you took this in the shade, which gives you wonderful colors. Again, the first one has her at 8 going on 18, the 2nd one has her 8 going on 8. Excellent series, Janie.

[Janie]

2nd batch ... love the different looks. 1st one has a glamour feel to it, which some people may not like because she's looking older than she should. I like it, nevertheless. The 2nd one has the best lighting and best skin tones...there's nothing like natural light. looks like you had a sunny day, and you took this in the shade, which gives you wonderful colors. Again, the first one has her at 8 going on 18, the 2nd one has her 8 going on 8. Excellent series, Janie.

You were close! She just turned 7!!! My brother said he's going to lock her in the attic until she's 29! lol

[Peter_AUS]

Last two out doors have a red cast to the face, was she sunburnt by the way.

I like the second out door shot.

I'm a bit like that with both my girls, 8 going on 30 as well and the 11 year old, going on 21 already although not demanding which is great.

[Janie]

Last two out doors have a red cast to the face, was she sunburnt by the way.

I like the second out door shot.

I'm a bit like that with both my girls, 8 going on 30 as well and the 11 year old, going on 21 already although not demanding which is great.

She's on a swim team so she has quite a sunny glow!

Thank you for your input! It was my first time using the indoor backdrop so I think it will take some getting used to. I also noticed while looking through my pictures that she kept moving back! lol I need to tape the floor so she knows where to stand.

[Peter_AUS]

It is hard with children, but you were successful enough to get them in focus which is the hardest thing for me with my children.

[adina]

7!!

I'd have never guessed 7. I was going to comment on the shadow, but that's already been mentioned. And it's hard to decide which one I like best, they are all pretty different. Going to go with the last one though, I think that one makes her look closest to her age, especially with the missing tooth. My oldest has some loose ones, I can't wait!

adina