Recent stuff - lots of pics - babies, kids, families, 1 sr.

[reader0428]

Wrapping up my first calendar year in business (April next year will be the 1-year anniversary) and I'm on track to end in the black! (Exciting for me considering I bought gear, a computer, and software, along with countless books and props, and working part-time.) Next year I'm looking forward to getting a salary.

I haven't been posting much the last few weeks but here are some shots from my recent sessions. C&C is always welcome and appreciated.

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[Ernst-Ulrich Schafer]

These are pretty much all very nice Amanda.

#6 It doesn't look like you were using a tripod here, abit soft. I'm also not digging this pose, to normal, have some more fun, push yourself and your subject.

#7 Watch those little details, clothing tag in the back. Love the light your getting in the eyes.

#11 Cute smile, but not digging the overexposure, skin looks bad and no retouching.

[reader0428]

Thanks Ernst. No tripod on the senior, that photo looks worse here than on the original. Posing is definitely a weak area for me that I'm working on.

Is it the texture or skin tone on the baby that looks bad? I actually did do some pp on that one; I'll post a before/after later.

Thanks for the critique.

[Steve Balderrama]

on #7 the first thing my eye hits is that huge bright white area. I'd get rid of that somehow.