Learning how to take portraits of kids

[kat]

I have kids of my own and they are great subjects - even if they don't stop for a moment for a pose.

I've recently received Lightroom (actually had and lost now) and absolutely love it. These photos have been processed using that program.

Until I came onto this site and have done some reading and listenting do I see what is wrong with some of the angles, the eyes placement and even the focus of these photos (which were may favorites). It's a great thing to realize - now to get better.

So here are the beginning photos and along the way hopefully posted pics will get better!

I should probably mention that I am an at home mom with lots of time on her hands..lol 0

[tirediron]

Nice work. #1 seems just a bit soft and mid-tone rich. Perhaps boost the contrast a little. #2 I really like. Excellent use of selective focus and the post treatment really works. Her expression is also perfect. #3 is somewhat over-exposed; notice the lost detail in her toque. The hair over her right eye really bothers me, but the general pose and composition is nice.

I understand that this is the 'Show photos' thread, but I took the tone of your post to mean that you were interested in comments/critique. If that was not your intention, please forgive me. If that is the case however, may I suggest that you post your images singly in the critque thread? They'll likely get more and and deeper feedback there.

[kat]

Critiques are always welcomed. I guess I was just trying to show the beginning and then later the better

I definalty have to start the single photos though..I keep trying to make them smaller and smaller so they fit on the screen nice and neat..not happening!

Thanks again!

[milt210]

here is one of my attempts

[Marko]

TI is correct shot 2 is the winner here - VERY nice. Sharp eyes are almost always the rule and these eyes are sharp. Colour, exposure and selective focus also nice.

milt210 - please start your own thread with this pic. This is kat's thread. (I'm sure this was done unintentionally so no worries at all)

[tomorrowstreasures]

Kat = all three are beautiful! The middle one and bottom one really speak to me. Lovely.