Photography Props For Babies
[affmage source="Overstock" results="30"]Photography Props For Babies[/affmage]
Photography Props For Babies
at what point, can you start charging for photography?
I was just wondering wether or not i should put an ad in the local classifieds. I am pretty new at photography- but i think ive got the talent and passion to back it up. I recently bought myself a Dslr, and ive got two professional editing programs. Im thinking about doing some baby photography. Could i charge, even a small fee? I have been practicing on family and friends, as well as my own 5 month old. I have a Bunch of great easter props.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35998081@N08/
Heres some of my pics. I dont have any more space this month to put any more of my baby ones on here.
One point would be to post photos on a site and ask for opinions. Are you not capable of showing some of your work? Are you afraid that others may feel it is NOT good enough? In either case, these factors mean you are not ready to be charging money.
You said you “have the talent and passion to back it up”. You have it backwards. You need passion, THEN talent to back it up. People will not pay you for passion or props.
You “recently bought a DSLR and two professional editing programs”. Having equipment does not make you expert at USING it. What kind of lighting do you have? That is the single most critical part of good protraiture. Do you have proper studio lights? Are you just using a horrid on camera flash? Or cheap work lights or household lights? There is so much more to it than just a camera and some computer software. A good photographer gets results in the camera with little to no reliance on computer help afterwards.
Get some photos posted and you will get some honest critique. If all you want is praise then you DEFINITELY are not ready to be charging money. You will be eaten alive if you charge people for poor work… we might can save you that heartache if we can see your work.
steve
EDIT: Ok… thanks for putting up some photos. I will say you are doing well, but there is still much to improve on before you consider asking people money for your work. The main thing you have to do is be able to take photos that the average person CANNOT. Frankly, your photos, while ok, are not significantly better than any other amateur photos.
Your lighting on the baby photos is very flat. There is no definition or texture to the shots. There are also exposure issues on some of the portraits. Soooo Cool is WAY overexposed, and Face Down is also blown out on the face.
The black and white conversions are dull and lifeless. A good b/w conversion from a color digital photo requires more than simply going to greyscale or desaturating. Again, the photos look no better than what anyone else can do.
You need to learn better composition. Many of your photos have the subject dead center. Nothing screams amateur and poor composition more than subjects in the middle of the frame. Changed My Mind and My Fab Kitchen are examples of this. Learn the “rule of thirds” to give your photos much better composition. You must learn to see what is in your entire frame and MAKE your photos, not just TAKE your photos.
Many people get a first decent camera and get some results that are so much better than what they have been used to having, but that is a long way from being proficient enough to harbor the idea that you can begin charging people for photos and / or starting a business.
Your photos are NOT bad, … just a little too average. There is nothing wrong with that. You just need to step back, spend time looking at the work of REAL pros, and compare with what you are doing. When you have full understanding of light and exposure and composition and can put out work beyond the typical DSLR owner, then you can think about charging people.
I sincerely hope that is helpful to you. Sometimes the truth can hurt a little, but honestly, if you presented people with portraits such as these and expected money for them, well, you would be treated in a MUCH worse way than some helpful critique here.
Keep at it, keep learning and practicing!
steve
Photography Props For Babies
infantil con fotografÃa Anne GEDDES PARECIDAS PROPS?
MI LUGAR EN BUSCA A LA ISLA DE LARGO PARA TOMAR FOTOS MUY LINDO DE MI BABY TIENE MUY LINDO PROPS THAT … Somthing COMO FOTOS Anne Geddes?
Me contacto con algunos Fotógrafos independientes.
Studio Photography : Baby Photography Ideas
Does anyone know how to do an Easter egg for a large picture of the proposal (for example, for babies / toddlers sit)?
I looked Internet and accessories that cost between $ 175 – $ 350. I'm trying to find how to do it myself. If you have any ideas, suggestions, products, etc. to help me I would be very happy! Thanks!
Andy is in paper mache. It is very robust and cheap. You can use the quick and easy technique of overlapping strips of newspapers with diluted PVA [at least 3-4 layers] to maintain its shape and weight of a baby. If you can get your hands on an old bag of beans, which can also be used after painting or dying the right color. You can use the bean bag into a mold to the egg. things of the bag yet [That] time. cover everything with [for example, plastic shower] old curtain so that the bag of beans do not spoil. Also add diagrams, etc. you think that are necessary to give the exact shape of an egg. You can do this with a tightly crumpled newspaper. when fully satisfied with the form, start covered with sheets of paper with white glue diluted [1:01 glue and water]. leave the area where the child will be seated outdoors. You can cover the shape of an egg [Edges cracked] irregular or oval soft, etc … Let dry completely – maybe a couple of days. Rememeber have at least 3-4 layers of newspaper strips. Then "Stripping" – remove the grains of bean bag filler, and the curtain. Voila! the egg is ready. Paint and embellish to your liking. Pollack cushions inside for the baby. you can consult for more details on paper mache technique www.artattack.co.uk – click icons for relevant projects with detailed instructions images. Hope this helps all the best and have fun 
)
Sandy Puc Portrait Photo Session Willow Loveseat 2
|
|
cable knit kitty You will receive separately written instructions for 0-33-99-toddlerToddler- preteenRequired skills- knit and purl stitches, knitting in the round, basic cablingSkill level: intermediate beginnerPhoto tutorial included in pattern *´¯`•.¸.•*´¯`•.¸.•*´¯`•.¸.•*´¯`•.¸.•*´¯`•.¸.•*´¯`•.¸.•*Š|
|
|
Polar Bear Hat Knitting Pattern – Sizes Newborn through Adult Male Sizes you will receive directions for:Newborn0-3 Months3-6 Months6-12 Months12 Months – 3 Years3-10 YearsPre-teen/TeenAdult FemaleAdult MaleThis is a beginner level pattern, and is knitted in the round.You have permission to sell the product – please leave a link to my Etsy shop in your product listing:www.etsy.com/shop/melodysmakings~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~This de… |
|
|
Handsome Hoppy Frog Hat Knitting Pattern – 9 Sizes Sizes you will receive directions for:Newborn0-3 Months3-6 Months6-12 Months12 Months – 3 Years3-10 YearsPre-teen/TeenAdult WomanAdult ManThis is a beginner level pattern, and is knitted in the round.You have permission to sell the product – please leave a link to my Etsy shop in your product listing:www.etsy.com/shop/melodysmakings~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thank you… |
|
|
My First Baby Bible (Board) $9.25 Simple Bible stories feature photographs of real babies acting out the stories of creation, Noah`s Ark, the discovery of Moses by the princess, David as a shepherd, Daniel in the lions` den, and the Nativity with stuffed animals and other props. On boa… |
|
|
Sweet Dreams (Hardcover) $13.26 The photographers of Sleeping Beauties present a new collection of more than 75 endearing photos of newborns, taken in the photographers` trademark minimalist style and accompanied by knitted props and natural elements. 50,000 first printing. |
|
|
Cheer Gear (Mixed media product) $19.04 “Simple text and photographs describe the gear used by cheerleaders, including uniforms, shoes, poms, and props”–Provided by publisher. |
|
|
Harry Houdini (Hardcover) $16.04 This illustrated biography of Harry Houdini combines original artwork and archival artifacts—including photographs, playbills and posters, letters, and even some of Houdini’s own stage props—to bring the story of the world’s … |
|
|
Conjurer (DVD) $10.62 After the loss of their stillborn baby, an art photographer and his wife move to a rural farmhouse to recover. Though the artist is skeptical about local legends of ghosts on his property, he can`t deny the strange, unexplainable events unfolding that … |
|
|
Multiplication (Paperback) $6.88 Through vivid photographs, simple illustrations, and clear text, young readers will discover the basics of multiplication. In the setting of a bakery, readers will explore the relationship between multiplication and addition, the properties of multipli… |