Your DS is so cute! But I agree, try again in better light and without the sheet. Even if you ironed the sheet, it's a big drab backdrop that you don't need. Or use a cute blanket of his that has some color and maybe some texture. Or maybe put him in a cute outfit instead of just a hat? He looks naked in some of these, lol, plus clothes would provide some much-needed color.
ETA: Oh and obviously I prefer the color shots to the B&W. If you really want to go with B&W, you need a lot more contrast, even if you do it in Photoshop. Lighten the lights, and darken the darks very very selectively.
Definately good enough for an invitation. Marvelous really. Don't schedule a professional session for this, even if it's free. There is something ::better:: about a slightly less than perfect shot that is this good.
The lighting and angles are off and they're slightly blurry. They look like regular snaps but on a sheet that's a little wrinkled.
Your little guy is too adorable! Check CL or college boards for photog students wanting to build their portfolio. Lots will do it for free if they can use the pics in their book.
Agree with this.
Then again, 2 and 3 are cute. 1 is too blurry to use. But 2 and 3 are fine - this is not a big deal
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
I wouldn't think twice if I received ANY of these on an invitation.
But since you asked, I like #2 in color, if you can do a white balance adjust.
If you can, I'd try one more time to get a picture of him with the monkey...with or without the hat. But just try to get a snapshot instead of trying to make it look professional. As long as there aren't a million toys and dirty dishes splattered throughout the background, you'll be fine! There's just something nice about snapshots...they seem more personal, I think.
Post by thinkofthesoldiers on Feb 1, 2015 21:29:00 GMT -5
No one is going to care but you. Pick whatever one people on here think is the least hideous and go with that. Why stress over something that is going to end up in the trash?
Oh! I didn't pay attention that you still have 2+ months! I'd wait so little and try again. He'll grow & change so much between now & when you'll send out the invites! You can design the invites now and just add an updated picture later.