Christmas Secrets by odie
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I have been working on this to use as my Christmas card. Had a little trouble since I insisted on using existing light from the deck ceiling. Also, have been using my d70, shooting in manual for quite a while and slowly learning as I go. The package is "blown out" but I figured that light would bounce up onto their faces. "sigh" Next time I'll choose a different colored wrapping paper and set up a few reflector panels!
Anyway...Comments are always welcome!
Jodie :0)
Comments (21)
kimariehere
OHHHH HOW WONDERFUL THIS is!!! THIS MAKES THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS CARD!! now i am inspired i want to do one too!!! you are really talented what a delight to view!!! WONDERFUL!!!!!! V!!
Zacko
You cheap bastard!!! You only bought one gift for your kids huh? And now they have to fight eachoter over it....pfffft. #:oP HIIII JODIEEEEE! Awesome set-up, not really sure why youre not satisfied with it. I would have been mighty proud if i had managed to capture their cute faces half as well as you have. Very sweet! I bet that boy wrote "A new hat" on the top of his letter to Santa. #:oP Ooops...what if you made that one? Im not trying to offend you or anything...sure looks like a mighty fine craftmanship...although the colors look a little....70s wouldnt you say? Aaaarrggghhh....this is what happens when i wake up at 4am having had only 2 hours of sleep...i start to ramble....and i cant for the life of me figure out a way to stop. Ooooh oooh i know, i will just press that little button at the bottom that says "Submit". Have a wonderful humbday!!!! #:o)
Mikan
what light, what arrangements...those expressions worth all the money!!! really! returning to the lights - some side lights would work better I presume, so next time the shot will probably be better! have a great week!
JLyons
This is a great photo and would make an awesome card. Wonderful job.
jocko500
I think it looks super but i know there always something you trying to get but just donot make it lol but this is super
GiMi53
Jodie, you are very critical for yourself... this is a fantastic child portrait, a masterpiece ! The light control is almost perfect ! Your family and relatives will love to receive such a beautiful card ! Excellentissime photography ! :~)
Tedz
Ooooh...this is a beaut! (right click and send it to Myself)... a real good Image!
FAIRIESWITHOUTWANDS
If these were mine, I would be so proud of them, Jodie. How wonderful that they can create that 'look' of awe and wonder. (How much did you pay them??:) )As for the lighting, I think this works because it looks informal and intimate. I wonder if the trickery will make it look too studio? I think this would be a card that has pride of place, not just shoved up with the rest of them. Well done, my magical friend. xx
Denger
Well, I think your models did an excellent job! This is a cool capture for a Holiday Greeting card. Very Norman Rockwell (and I mean that in the nicest sense)! I think the overexposure on the package is okay -- it tends to emphasize the gift; my only reservation would be the siding showing faintly in the background. Perhaps tweaking the contrast and brightness a bit would eliminate that. A wonderful, expressive shot!
sadlers5
this would be a perfect card! so cute and love the colors!
donvino
What a nice happy feeling you have captured!!!!
jcv2
Awww, those expressions are so natural! Love this capture! Very beautiful! :)
Blush
I think this makes a Perfect Christmas Card I love it Vote n hugs Susan~
cynlee
you know i like this one already!!.. you should use it.. you can even hand write on each one with a photo pen a little label to the recipient of the card where the white is.. to "The whatevers" ;] just an idea.. maybe not
marybelgium
a truly wonderful portrait ! Bravo well captured !
morin3000
Excellent and very beautiful picture.....!!!! (( V )) ()
Enmos
Wow beautiful christmas card Jodie, its perfect to me !! You should definately use it :) Superb !!
sossy
fabulous and joyful capture! awaiting all the gifts and fun! a most beautiful capture! ;o)
PhotoSmith
The wonderful facial expressions overshadow any minor light issues. In fact, my reaction was that the packages reflected the glow of the season. This one gets a well deserved vote.
Georgy
Fantastic image. A beautiful story told here.
gunsan
Wonderful caught interaction and expression, would make an excellent Christmas card.