/ Register

Got through the 7 wk old twins shoot (barely)

Discussion in 'People' started by Steve S, Jun 23, 2005.

  1. Steve S

    Steve S

    4,741
    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    This was a grueling 3 hr session, with several stops for feedings, diaper changes, and general soothing & calming by the mom. She wanted to get shots of them together, but most of them were not keepers. One of them always seemed to fuss when they were put next to each other.
    Would like some feedback on these 3 shots.
    Jenna-Kiss
    [​IMG]
    Michael Hug
    [​IMG]
    Twins
    [​IMG]
     
    Steve S, Jun 23, 2005
    #1
  2. Leigh

    Leigh

    8,677
    Feb 19, 2005
    Alabama
    Ah, such sweet little souls!

    Don't know if you are going to shoot them again, but an idea to think about....My sister-in-law had twins and had them photographed at about that same age(they are almost 4years old now). The photographer tried something interesting that I hadn't thought of. Ask the mother what position they were in while in-utero...head to head...head to toe...belly to belly....belly to back....Then put them in that position and try shooting. It's a position that they would be most used to (having spent 9 months in).

    Also, was the room really warm? If not, babies get cranky when they are cold...A space heater in the general vicinity of the babies will keep them warmer when all them have on is a diaper. You'll sweat like the dickens, but it might help.

    BTW, from those shots, you did well. I love the first shot...
     
    Leigh, Jun 23, 2005
    #2
  3. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    30,937
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    The first one is precious and a wall hanger for sure. You have done very well with these images Steve. The skin tones, focus and composition are all excellent.
     
    greyflash, Jun 23, 2005
    #3
  4. JeffKohn

    JeffKohn

    3,625
    Apr 21, 2005
    Houston, TX
    The first one is really nice though it's a shame her hair is hanging down over her eye. The last one is adorable. My brother and a friend of mine both had babies in the last year, so I've taken some pictures with them (although not quite as young as yours here). Just getting one baby posed and getting pictures before he/she gets cranky can be quite a challenge. so I can just imagine what it was like working with twins.
     
    JeffKohn, Jun 24, 2005
    #4
  5. Steve S

    Steve S

    4,741
    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    Thanks Leigh, Gordon, Jeff,

    I think that's a very good idea, Leigh. I'll run it by her. Thanks Gordon, & Jeff, she didn't want to be in these shots at all, but I convinced her to try these shots with her back turned toward the camera. fyi, a single med softbox used for lighting.
    Also, I did a WB preset using an Expodisc, but still had to tone down the reds a teense in NC4.
     
    Steve S, Jun 24, 2005
    #5
  6. obelix

    obelix

    714
    Mar 17, 2005
    Fremont, CA, USA
    Ah Terrific. Taking photos of babies is one of the toughest jobs.

    These will give many pleasant memories to the parents for a LONG time. well done.
     
    obelix, Jun 25, 2005
    #6
Loading...
Similar Threads Forum Date
Ah Yes...we've still got it!! People Apr 25, 2014
This lady has got some skills People Jan 18, 2014
Holland got talent. People Jul 10, 2013
Finally got my 85! People Sep 20, 2012
  • mpb.com