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Or should I say some high(ish) key, some not so high key...

I'm sure these are probably not everyone's cup or tea, but any comments on how I can improve would be most welcome...





Does the gradient tool improve the photo, or is this technique a bit old fashioned nowadays?

I like #1 but can't make my mind up on the B&W. Not sure if the red detracts from the subject.

The gradient tool works in my eyes.

Ali

Just wondering if this would work a bit better if the red was a little more subtle, rather than so vivid?

That was my initial thought too - it dominates the picture too much as is, but a more subdued version might work quite well.

Gotta echo doctorwho's comment too - there are studios running good businesses solely on this style of photo

I'dgo for the more subdued colours as well. Your kids or someone elses chewing your jumper 

I was thinking of changing the colour to blue, since yep this is my little "boy" (the little girl is also mine!). I changed my mind for a couple of reasons, a) everything "boy" related is blue, b) blue could be a little cold.  I'm really not sure about green (although I know there are other colours) 

Note the main reasons for having a newly found interest in "Child Portrait Photos" is that I have very little time in front of the camera, and when I do I usually have two very small children in close proximity. Hence, why not just combine the two activities and use them as subjects!
I also would like to get a couple of canvas photos of the kids when their small and more importantly, so would the wife!

I'm actually surprised that it’s not as hard as I though it would be.  Once you have the lighting setup ok, just shoot away and the law of averages ensures you get a few good shots.  I think your right; this would be easy money (although a little boring)

The last one is a cracker, dont be put off by the red, i think its great, you expect some red with skin tones and blue might make it cold. you have to send the last one to his gran though .

tim

That's really funny 

My wife just said, "I don't like that one - but I think Gran or your Sister would love it!"