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mrs. Axl - week 30 · 11:29 AM

Hi all,

so today we decided to make our own pregnancy shoot. I did try it before, but this was first one with K-7 and 3 flashes. Admittedly, I'm no strobist, nor studio photog but I did try....

Any C&Cs are more than welcome.

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daacon · 03-13-2011, 11:35 AM

A good series Peter - I think the first one has a few shadows that are somewhat distracting however I am the least quailifed person to suggest that was not part of the effect - pure subjective judging - the rest I like and congrats btw.

axl · 03-13-2011, 12:10 PM

thanks Dave,
fair criticism never hurts....

Jimbo · 03-13-2011, 12:12 PM

Love the images Peter. Getting close I see. JIM

**Bob Harris** · 03-13-2011, 12:21 PM

great photo with the baby shoes, will you be shooting in the delivery room? That could be dangerous for you, thanks for sharing a special time in life. Bob

axl · 03-13-2011, 12:26 PM

thanks for comments.
Bob, shooting in delivery room?
Well, don't think so... until recently I have struggled with the idea of being in the delivery. I'm not too good with blood and pain and stuff like that.... But I'll be there, but I think I'll leave the shooting for after the delivery time

**Bob Harris** · 03-13-2011, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by axl

thanks for comments.
Bob, shooting in delivery room?
Well, don't think so... until recently I have struggled with the idea of being in the delivery. I'm not too good with blood and pain and stuff like that.... But I'll be there, but I think I'll leave the shooting for after the delivery time

I'm with you, that is why they have waiting rooms. As far as the dangerous comment, I know what my wife would of done with a camera if I had brought one in there. good luck Bob

fotaki · 03-13-2011, 01:56 PM

Peter, congratulations to you both. Nice start to an ongoing photo. theme. You will be buying a few more memory cards for that K-7 methinks.

**Scottnorwo** · 03-13-2011, 03:29 PM

Congrats first. great shots and use of light. photos to treasure. Don't miss the the delivery, camera or not, An experience you do not want to miss. Blood is all in the after birth, just follow your kid you will miss it all.

RAMOS79 · 03-13-2011, 03:49 PM

The photo with her hands on her belly in the shape of a heart gets my vote, very artistic, great lighting, very nice in my humble opinion.
As far as c&c, i think photos 1 and 7 could benefit from a more balanced lighting, from head to toe.
The shadow between your wifes cheek and eye in photo#7 isn't very flattering.
Having said that, i understand it's easy to sit here and critique, but it's not so easy to get three flashes and a camera working together for that perfect shot.
I'm sure you have an idea of what you can do to make your photos better next shoot.
You did real good and will only get better.

**Sailor** · 03-13-2011, 04:30 PM

Peter, you always make such nice photos. I especially like the 3rd and 5th ones.

Jer

axl · 03-14-2011, 12:35 AM

Thanks gusy, appreciate your kind words. As for light in 1 and 7 I know there is a room for improvement. Maybe next time...

TOUGEFC · 03-14-2011, 01:27 AM

Wow Peter not long to go now! Very nice pregnancy set!
Im not a strobist master ethier but you certainly have done well in these. Some real gems right in there

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03-13-2011, 03:49 PM	#10
RAMOS79 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California. Photos: Albums Posts: 96	Congratulations. The photo with her hands on her belly in the shape of a heart gets my vote, very artistic, great lighting, very nice in my humble opinion. As far as c&c, i think photos 1 and 7 could benefit from a more balanced lighting, from head to toe. The shadow between your wifes cheek and eye in photo#7 isn't very flattering. Having said that, i understand it's easy to sit here and critique, but it's not so easy to get three flashes and a camera working together for that perfect shot. I'm sure you have an idea of what you can do to make your photos better next shoot. You did real good and will only get better.

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	A good series Peter - I think the first one has a few shadows that are somewhat distracting however I am the least quailifed person to suggest that was not part of the effect - pure subjective judging - the rest I like and congrats btw.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	great photo with the baby shoes, will you be shooting in the delivery room? That could be dangerous for you, thanks for sharing a special time in life. Bob

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axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183 Original Poster	thanks for comments. Bob, shooting in delivery room? Well, don't think so... until recently I have struggled with the idea of being in the delivery. I'm not too good with blood and pain and stuff like that.... But I'll be there, but I think I'll leave the shooting for after the delivery time

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Originally posted by axl thanks for comments. Bob, shooting in delivery room? Well, don't think so... until recently I have struggled with the idea of being in the delivery. I'm not too good with blood and pain and stuff like that.... But I'll be there, but I think I'll leave the shooting for after the delivery time I'm with you, that is why they have waiting rooms. As far as the dangerous comment, I know what my wife would of done with a camera if I had brought one in there. good luck Bob

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fotaki Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greece and UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 309	Peter, congratulations to you both. Nice start to an ongoing photo. theme. You will be buying a few more memory cards for that K-7 methinks.

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Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	Congrats first. great shots and use of light. photos to treasure. Don't miss the the delivery, camera or not, An experience you do not want to miss. Blood is all in the after birth, just follow your kid you will miss it all.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Peter, you always make such nice photos. I especially like the 3rd and 5th ones. Jer

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axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183 Original Poster	Thanks gusy, appreciate your kind words. As for light in 1 and 7 I know there is a room for improvement. Maybe next time...

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TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Wow Peter not long to go now! Very nice pregnancy set! Im not a strobist master ethier but you certainly have done well in these. Some real gems right in there

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