Cutest Model EVER! OMG! Seriously!

Cutest Model EVER! OMG! Seriously! · 11:08 PM

Isn't he just the cutest thing you've ever seen! I shot for a family friend and it was my first time with him and he has no experience?!?!? Can you believe it!

And his older brother was a joy to shoot as well!

Penny for your thoughts mister?

Thanks for looking and C&C is welcome and appreciated since I've never shot pictures of anyone under the age of 18 yet LOL. I'm totally out of my zone here

little laker · 12-14-2007, 11:39 PM

I don't know if you should post those pictures on a public forum Chris, now all the girls are going to go crazy

Mike Cash · 12-14-2007, 11:52 PM

They're all adorable. Something about the second shot reminded me of Calvin (from Calvin & Hobbes). The fourth one brought back memories of Bowzer on Sha-Na-Na.

That last one is destined to be an heirloom in the kid's house.

roentarre · 12-15-2007, 01:00 AM

Amazing shots, seriously. The smile are worth a million dollars

JCSullivan · 12-15-2007, 05:55 AM

Chris, you certainly are NOT outside your zone. You've done a terrific job here, the pictures are bright and cheerful. With the exception of the horse's head being cut-off. Although that too can be salvaged.

You did something right, discover it and run with it. Kids are NOT easy to do especially in a formal setting.

With great big smiles like these, I can image what wonderful people the parents are.

Well done Chris.

Peter Zack · 12-15-2007, 06:30 AM

I totally agree with JC. I don't always comment on your portrait work as I'm not really qualified to critique your shots. But You have definitely found a category of photography you excel at. The last series you posted was excellent as is this one.

Kids shooting is harder than anything (even pets IMO) and these are simply as good as any long time pro could produce. Love the light, backdrop, use of selective focus, colour and the list goes on.

I think some day, I'll be saying "see that cover on Vogue, I knew him when he worked at a photo store..."

codiac2600 · 12-15-2007, 07:52 AM

Originally posted by little laker

I don't know if you should post those pictures on a public forum Chris, now all the girls are going to go crazy

LOL, thats how I get them to come over and take pics

Originally posted by Mike Cash

They're all adorable. Something about the second shot reminded me of Calvin (from Calvin & Hobbes). The fourth one brought back memories of Bowzer on Sha-Na-Na.

That last one is destined to be an heirloom in the kid's house.

Thanks Mike and it is very calvinesque isn't it.

Originally posted by roentarre

Amazing shots, seriously. The smile are worth a million dollars

Lol, thanks buddy.

Originally posted by JCSullivan

Chris, you certainly are NOT outside your zone. You've done a terrific job here, the pictures are bright and cheerful. With the exception of the horse's head being cut-off. Although that too can be salvaged.

You did something right, discover it and run with it. Kids are NOT easy to do especially in a formal setting.

With great big smiles like these, I can image what wonderful people the parents are.

Well done Chris.

Hmm, well I felt outside my zone LOL. I was like, "what do I say?, what theme should I have her... no he dangit!, Ok, next outfi... ergh, nope"

Thanks for the kind words and I'll have to try this more often even though it's a pain dragging the studio stuff to peoples homes.

Originally posted by Peter Zack

I totally agree with JC. I don't always comment on your portrait work as I'm not really qualified to critique your shots. But You have definitely found a category of photography you excel at. The last series you posted was excellent as is this one.

Kids shooting is harder than anything (even pets IMO) and these are simply as good as any long time pro could produce. Love the light, backdrop, use of selective focus, colour and the list goes on.

I think some day, I'll be saying "see that cover on Vogue, I knew him when he worked at a photo store..."

Oh Peter, you're more than qualified to comment on anyones work, I think anyone here could shoot what I shoot if they had the exact same equipment or relative equipment. I just get bored and shoot it more and more often.

These kids weren't so bad actually, but the older boy was starving and all he could do is say, "CHIP" cause we had a bag of chips in the room and of course after every smile he got one to munch on. Bribery is always a great way to to get kids to do what you want right? It works with my other models LMAO, J/K!

Ha, Vogue, yes, Ben would loooooove that not too mention there are thousands of better photogs out there and I get to see their work every day either on here, at work, or on the modeling forums I frequent. Now if I had a K20D, I'd rule the world! LMAO or not, but it's the thought of world domination that counts IMO.

**Marc Langille** · 12-16-2007, 10:18 AM

Wonderful captures Chris - these are top of the top notch children photos!

You're making me wonder about deciding if I want my own studio or rent with a group... hmmm....

hamidlmt · 12-16-2007, 10:30 AM

You're tapping into a great market here... there's a wide appeal to children's shots like this. Both kids look totally relaxed, playful and happily engaged with you.

I do prefer the lighting with the older child... a hint more shadow portrays more impact, in my eyes. But, the first images are lovely and soft too, like the little one is still too innocent to cast a dark shadow.

So often, portraits can seem overly posed and forced... trying to portray an emotion or mood, instead of actually conveying that look. With children, there is honesty. With honesty, there is a good photo.

Dig it!

codiac2600 · 12-16-2007, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user

Wonderful captures Chris - these are top of the top notch children photos!

You're making me wonder about deciding if I want my own studio or rent with a group... hmmm....

Thanks Marc and you should move here and I'll be your group

LOL

Originally posted by hamidlmt

You're tapping into a great market here... there's a wide appeal to children's shots like this. Both kids look totally relaxed, playful and happily engaged with you.

I do prefer the lighting with the older child... a hint more shadow portrays more impact, in my eyes. But, the first images are lovely and soft too, like the little one is still too innocent to cast a dark shadow.

So often, portraits can seem overly posed and forced... trying to portray an emotion or mood, instead of actually conveying that look. With children, there is honesty. With honesty, there is a good photo.

Dig it!

Thank you Hamid and the reason the shadow deatil was a little off was the younger had been placed a bit forward of the lighting sweet spot.

channeler · 12-18-2007, 11:58 AM

Great photos Chris. The first two are a little over soft for my taste, but all the poses you have captured are excellent. The poses of the kids appear very natural. This kind of photography is something you obviously excel at. As others have said it's got a name for being the most difficult.

Paul

**Ash** · 12-18-2007, 01:09 PM

Well done, mate.
The softness of the baby shots actually appeals to me - still enough sharpness to be very acceptable (a more amateur/lay person's opinion...)

More than half the battle was to get the kids' attention and natural expressions, so you can clearly take kids' shots!

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12-14-2007, 11:39 PM	#2
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I don't know if you should post those pictures on a public forum Chris, now all the girls are going to go crazy

12-14-2007, 11:52 PM	#3
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	They're all adorable. Something about the second shot reminded me of Calvin (from Calvin & Hobbes). The fourth one brought back memories of Bowzer on Sha-Na-Na. That last one is destined to be an heirloom in the kid's house.

12-15-2007, 01:00 AM	#4
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Amazing shots, seriously. The smile are worth a million dollars

12-15-2007, 05:55 AM	#5
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Chris, you certainly are NOT outside your zone. You've done a terrific job here, the pictures are bright and cheerful. With the exception of the horse's head being cut-off. Although that too can be salvaged. You did something right, discover it and run with it. Kids are NOT easy to do especially in a formal setting. With great big smiles like these, I can image what wonderful people the parents are. Well done Chris.

12-15-2007, 06:30 AM	#6
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I totally agree with JC. I don't always comment on your portrait work as I'm not really qualified to critique your shots. But You have definitely found a category of photography you excel at. The last series you posted was excellent as is this one. Kids shooting is harder than anything (even pets IMO) and these are simply as good as any long time pro could produce. Love the light, backdrop, use of selective focus, colour and the list goes on. I think some day, I'll be saying "see that cover on Vogue, I knew him when he worked at a photo store..."

12-15-2007, 07:52 AM	#7
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027 Original Poster	Originally posted by little laker I don't know if you should post those pictures on a public forum Chris, now all the girls are going to go crazy LOL, thats how I get them to come over and take pics Originally posted by Mike Cash They're all adorable. Something about the second shot reminded me of Calvin (from Calvin & Hobbes). The fourth one brought back memories of Bowzer on Sha-Na-Na. That last one is destined to be an heirloom in the kid's house. Thanks Mike and it is very calvinesque isn't it. Originally posted by roentarre Amazing shots, seriously. The smile are worth a million dollars Lol, thanks buddy. Originally posted by JCSullivan Chris, you certainly are NOT outside your zone. You've done a terrific job here, the pictures are bright and cheerful. With the exception of the horse's head being cut-off. Although that too can be salvaged. You did something right, discover it and run with it. Kids are NOT easy to do especially in a formal setting. With great big smiles like these, I can image what wonderful people the parents are. Well done Chris. Hmm, well I felt outside my zone LOL. I was like, "what do I say?, what theme should I have her... no he dangit!, Ok, next outfi... ergh, nope" Thanks for the kind words and I'll have to try this more often even though it's a pain dragging the studio stuff to peoples homes. Originally posted by Peter Zack I totally agree with JC. I don't always comment on your portrait work as I'm not really qualified to critique your shots. But You have definitely found a category of photography you excel at. The last series you posted was excellent as is this one. Kids shooting is harder than anything (even pets IMO) and these are simply as good as any long time pro could produce. Love the light, backdrop, use of selective focus, colour and the list goes on. I think some day, I'll be saying "see that cover on Vogue, I knew him when he worked at a photo store..." Oh Peter, you're more than qualified to comment on anyones work, I think anyone here could shoot what I shoot if they had the exact same equipment or relative equipment. I just get bored and shoot it more and more often. These kids weren't so bad actually, but the older boy was starving and all he could do is say, "CHIP" cause we had a bag of chips in the room and of course after every smile he got one to munch on. Bribery is always a great way to to get kids to do what you want right? It works with my other models LMAO, J/K! Ha, Vogue, yes, Ben would loooooove that not too mention there are thousands of better photogs out there and I get to see their work every day either on here, at work, or on the modeling forums I frequent. Now if I had a K20D, I'd rule the world! LMAO or not, but it's the thought of world domination that counts IMO.

12-16-2007, 10:18 AM	#8
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Wonderful captures Chris - these are top of the top notch children photos! You're making me wonder about deciding if I want my own studio or rent with a group... hmmm....

12-16-2007, 10:30 AM	#9
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	You're tapping into a great market here... there's a wide appeal to children's shots like this. Both kids look totally relaxed, playful and happily engaged with you. I do prefer the lighting with the older child... a hint more shadow portrays more impact, in my eyes. But, the first images are lovely and soft too, like the little one is still too innocent to cast a dark shadow. So often, portraits can seem overly posed and forced... trying to portray an emotion or mood, instead of actually conveying that look. With children, there is honesty. With honesty, there is a good photo. Dig it!

12-16-2007, 07:20 PM	#10
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027 Original Poster	Originally posted by 35mmfilm_user Wonderful captures Chris - these are top of the top notch children photos! You're making me wonder about deciding if I want my own studio or rent with a group... hmmm.... Thanks Marc and you should move here and I'll be your group LOL Originally posted by hamidlmt You're tapping into a great market here... there's a wide appeal to children's shots like this. Both kids look totally relaxed, playful and happily engaged with you. I do prefer the lighting with the older child... a hint more shadow portrays more impact, in my eyes. But, the first images are lovely and soft too, like the little one is still too innocent to cast a dark shadow. So often, portraits can seem overly posed and forced... trying to portray an emotion or mood, instead of actually conveying that look. With children, there is honesty. With honesty, there is a good photo. Dig it! Thank you Hamid and the reason the shadow deatil was a little off was the younger had been placed a bit forward of the lighting sweet spot.

12-18-2007, 11:58 AM	#11
channeler Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwich Cheshire England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,009	Great photos Chris. The first two are a little over soft for my taste, but all the poses you have captured are excellent. The poses of the kids appear very natural. This kind of photography is something you obviously excel at. As others have said it's got a name for being the most difficult. Paul

12-18-2007, 01:09 PM	#12
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Well done, mate. The softness of the baby shots actually appeals to me - still enough sharpness to be very acceptable (a more amateur/lay person's opinion...) More than half the battle was to get the kids' attention and natural expressions, so you can clearly take kids' shots!