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    #1

    Family portrait

    Hi all

    I was asked to take a portrait of a family of children for a friend recently, after explaining I take photos of sports people and not kids and portraits weren't my thing, he still insisted he'd be happy for me to do it.

    Before I show him the results I'd be grateful for some honest feedback. I'm reasonably happy with them but not sure on white balance.

    Here they are:


    IMG_0525 by Bexman, on Flickr


    IMG_0494 by Bexman, on Flickr


    C28R1671_fs by Bexman, on Flickr

    They will be printed but around the 10x8 size so not huge error exposing canvases....thank god!!
    Last edited by bexman; 22-07-2013, 14:42.
    Mike

    Canon 1D MKIV, Canon 7D, Canon EF300 F2.8, Canon 70-200 2.8 IS Mk II, Canon 17-55 IS, Canon EF100 F2.8, Canon 1.4 TC MKIII, 580 ex flashgun - yongnuo yn-565ex

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    #2
    Re: Family portrait

    Good for you Mike, I think the last one is the winner!
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      #3
      Re: Family portrait

      Thanks Andy, it was one of those baptism of fire jobs! Never work with kids and animals they say, and now I know why!
      Mike

      Canon 1D MKIV, Canon 7D, Canon EF300 F2.8, Canon 70-200 2.8 IS Mk II, Canon 17-55 IS, Canon EF100 F2.8, Canon 1.4 TC MKIII, 580 ex flashgun - yongnuo yn-565ex

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        #4
        Re: Family portrait

        I also love the last one

        Tom

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          #5
          Re: Family portrait

          Things just kept getting better Mike, with #3 being a belter.

          Regards Paul

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            #6
            Re: Family portrait

            I'd go for #2. The first one has some shadow and I find the background of #3 (although it's OOF) quite distracting, a tight crop might work. On #2 it might help to tone down the boy's face LHS, and perhaps that of the baby.

            Just my opinion - feel free to ignore.
            Russell
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              #7
              Re: Family portrait

              Mike, I'd go with #3. The colour works best for me and the bench adds interest. I do think that toning down the orange in the background would be time well spent.
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                #8
                Re: Family portrait

                Thanks all, some brilliant feedback and really constructive ideas. Back to PS I go
                Mike

                Canon 1D MKIV, Canon 7D, Canon EF300 F2.8, Canon 70-200 2.8 IS Mk II, Canon 17-55 IS, Canon EF100 F2.8, Canon 1.4 TC MKIII, 580 ex flashgun - yongnuo yn-565ex

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                  #9
                  Re: Family portrait

                  I really like number three as well. Hope the family like them.
                  Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
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                    #10
                    Re: Family portrait

                    Mike, #3 is a peach - really well done, I would be really pleased with that. I see what others are saying and maybe just a selective brightness adjustment (down) on the background - would make it even better - but well done

                    Ian
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                      #11
                      Re: Family portrait

                      Very tricky with so many children and think you've done well.

                      Overall No3 for me as well.
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                        #12
                        Re: Family portrait

                        I am with Alex on number 3 and toning down the oranges in the background and that will appear to warm up the skin tones.
                        Colin

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                          #13
                          Re: Family portrait

                          I would go for no 2, for me it portrays a more natural and flattering pose for each of the children.

                          Bill.
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                            #14
                            Re: Family portrait

                            Thanks for the feedback, toning down that background as we speak! The problem and the orange was caused by a large paddling pool that we couldn't shift.
                            Mike

                            Canon 1D MKIV, Canon 7D, Canon EF300 F2.8, Canon 70-200 2.8 IS Mk II, Canon 17-55 IS, Canon EF100 F2.8, Canon 1.4 TC MKIII, 580 ex flashgun - yongnuo yn-565ex

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                              #15
                              Re: Family portrait

                              Like most others, No3 is a peach.

                              I'd consider cloning this blob? on the bench (left arrow below) and possibly the metal clasp (right arrow), but not as critical.

                              Concentrate on equipment and you'll take technically good photographs. Concentrate on seeing the light's magic colours and your images will stir the soul. - Jack Dykinga
                              Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography- George Eastman

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