Lighting Critique please

Hey guys, I am working at trying not to use flat lighting, so here it goes, a couple pics of my pregnant wife....Any comments are appreciated. Steve

The first one- GREAT!

I have a similar image that has been in my bag (man purse) for 4 years. It's tattered and torn, but I love it. Reminds me of life before fatherhood- a completely different world. Print it, frame it, it will be special for the rest of your life. A perfect use of photography.

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I like the first one alot. I think you should remove that fold in the backdrop on the right side of the picture. It's attracting my attention too much.

steve horvath said:

Hey guys, I am working at trying not to use flat lighting, so here
it goes, a couple pics of my pregnant wife....Any comments are
appreciated. Steve

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Nice shots Steve....I like the first one. I am taking similar pregnancy shots of my wife right now as well. Congrats on the baby

Dwayne Nelson said:

I like the first one alot. I think you should remove that fold in
the backdrop on the right side of the picture. It's attracting my
attention too much.

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In fact, I would use the "Burn" tool in PS and burn the background a bit (which will get rid of the fold as well).

Regards,
Mike

steve horvath said:

Hey guys, I am working at trying not to use flat lighting, so here
it goes, a couple pics of my pregnant wife....Any comments are
appreciated. Steve

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The first one wins for me, too. I would like to see the main light a little farther back, to give a little more shadow on the front of her round form. As it is, the very form you're trying to accentuate is still just a bit too flat for me.

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Sorry, I have little to add, but I think that she looks absolutly gorgeous!!

I'm photographing my first pregnant woman tommorrow, and I hope they turn out as well. Whether the critics like the technique or not, you captured a soft, beautiful, serene moment that you should be proud of.

Carrie Viohl

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Thanks everybody, I really appreciate everybody taking time to view and comment on my pics. Take care, steve

carrie viohl said:

Sorry, I have little to add, but I think that she looks absolutly
gorgeous!!
I'm photographing my first pregnant woman tommorrow, and I hope
they turn out as well. Whether the critics like the technique or
not, you captured a soft, beautiful, serene moment that you should
be proud of.

Carrie Viohl

http://www.carrieviohl.com

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