My first shot at baby photography

[morgan]

I met up with a friend over thanksgiving and took some pictures of her two month old baby girl. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a lot of time. I went to her house twice, but we were short on time both times. This was also my first time photographing a baby, so I’d love any feedback.

Day 1:
All with 28mm lens
Canon 30D set to ISO 1600
Did I go to high with the ISO? I didn’t want to use flash with the baby. It was night time so we couldn’t use sunlight.

1.

1.8
1/125

2

1.8
1/90

3

1.8
1/125

4

1.8
1/125

[morgan]

Day 2:
All with 50mm lens
Canon 30D set to ISO 200
Today we had natural light because I was at her house around 1:00

5

1.8
1/350

6

1.8
1/350

7

2.8
1/90

[slightlyimperfect]

You did a really good job. I just tried my own baby shoot a week ago, so i know how tough it is.(especially in low light sits') My most favorite one is the second one. I think it has a lot to do with the fact her eyes are so sharp. Her pose and softness of her skin makes it a very appealing shot.

Good Job

Robin

[morgan]

You did a really good job. I just tried my own baby shoot a week ago, so i know how tough it is.(especially in low light sits') My most favorite one is the second one. I think it has a lot to do with the fact her eyes are so sharp. Her pose and softness of her skin makes it a very appealing shot.

Good Job

Robin

thanks for the feedback. on another forum i was told that was the only one where the eyes were sharp enough. i wanted to use a smaller aperture, but the lighting didn't allow for it. or there is a trick I'm missing.

i think i'll be ready next time to get the eyes sharp. I hope i can see her again over Christmas!

[slightlyimperfect]

I know I had the same issue !!!!

I'm totally a newbie. I mean I think I know good shots when I see them, but to get them it quite a different story.

I think for me though..it was cause i didn't use a tripod. ( I don't know why but i hate the things) Low light, no flash, moving baby...the only solution i know is ...tripod

Let me know if you have any better luck during xmas.

By the way i think it was you that posted the pix of the 2 year old...those eyes are tac sharp to me. What a beautiful baby.

Robin

[morgan]

I know I had the same issue !!!!

I'm totally a newbie. I mean I think I know good shots when I see them, but to get them it quite a different story.

I think for me though..it was cause i didn't use a tripod. ( I don't know why but i hate the things) Low light, no flash, moving baby...the only solution i know is ...tripod

Let me know if you have any better luck during xmas.

By the way i think it was you that posted the pix of the 2 year old...those eyes are tac sharp to me. What a beautiful baby.

Robin

thanks! I had a much better light with the 2 yr old and I had the practice with the baby 2 days prior. I wish I could see these kids more often.

I really learned a lot over the holiday.

I don't like using my tripod either. I like to move faster. maybe a monopod would be better? or i think it just need to make sure I have nice light. it just isn't always easy to plan around light.

[mindforge]

Trying to take pictures of an awake infant with slow shutter speeds is difficult. When I shoot infants or families I always use ISO100 or lower.

Tip 1: Use large windows and lots of natural lights. Use a reflector opposite the window. If you need a little more light, consider an off camera flash. I have found that a large window is better than a flash. The best place ever though, is diffused daylight outside. Outside on an overcast day is perfect in my opinion - add highlights with a reflector.

These are good though. The second series is better IMO. Looks like you had a big window. Try to play with high key b/w too.