pregnancy shoot #2

axl
Posted 05/04/2010 - 18:10 Link
These are results from my 2nd pregnancy shoot.
Mom to be is my former colegue from work, she has just started her maternity leave and decided to have some memories. I was more than happy to help out as part of my portraiture training/portfolio building...
Took 5 lenses but used only 4 and two flashes...
what do you guys think?

FA31ltd
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K50/1.2
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K55/1.8
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K24/2.8
[IMG]http://www.pbase.com/axl_kollar/image/123326421.jpg[/IMG]
my PBase --- PPG
K-7 + O-ME53, K-x blue, AF280T, AF240Z, AF160SA
SMC: FA*24 - FA31ltd - DA*55 - FA100/2.8
bretti_kivi
Posted 05/04/2010 - 20:13 Link
baby on board and the one above it for me. Very nice.

Bret
my pics: link
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
ems82
Posted 05/04/2010 - 20:16 Link
Very nice set. Im sure mum to be is very happy with them and will serve good memories for years to come. Interesting set
Emma
"Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything." Aaron Siskind
Bodies K20D, LTL 3, K1000d
Lenses Pentax 50mm, Pentax 135mm, Tamron 70-300 macro
axl
Posted 05/04/2010 - 20:25 Link
thanks guys,
appreciate your comments
my PBase --- PPG
K-7 + O-ME53, K-x blue, AF280T, AF240Z, AF160SA
SMC: FA*24 - FA31ltd - DA*55 - FA100/2.8
beginner
Posted 05/04/2010 - 22:38 Link
I love the introduction of the flower!.....very good work my friend!...............Ken
K20D...ist DS ,DA18/55,DA16/45.DA* 50/135,"A"1.7 50MM..."A" 70/210..M 50mm f2...Tamron 90mm macro,28/300 Tamron,200/500 Tamron 6.9....A Pentax DA*300... Sigma10/20,FA31mm 1.8 Ltd*********,FA 77mm Ltd!
i-Berg
Posted 06/04/2010 - 09:15 Link
Axl,

Bret has picked the ones I like best also. They will look back on this series with pleasure.
Gwyn
Posted 06/04/2010 - 09:41 Link
Baby on board and the second one for me. She just looks so happy in that one.

I am sure they will love all of them and look back with fond memories.
Father Ted
Posted 06/04/2010 - 09:49 Link
Got to be the second one for me, too.
Getting there! Thanks to you guys

Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.
thoughton
Posted 06/04/2010 - 18:19 Link
2, 4, and 9 for me! Love those three. Not so keen on the flower ones, harsh flash shadows and she's holding it awkwardly. I would like 5 in other circumstances but he looks a bit mad in it, which doesn't seem to go well with the pregnancy theme!
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
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mayday
Posted 06/04/2010 - 18:37 Link
I think 2,4 and 6 come out best. However, I think 2 could have been improved with a little reflected light up into the face to take away some of the dark shadows! Agree with comments re the flowers and the "mad" father to be...Just my thoughts
Regards
David

Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:
Prieni
Posted 06/04/2010 - 18:47 Link
I'm not so keen on the flower ones but think the whole series is very good. I'm with Emma that they will look back at these shots with fond memories.
My favourites are 5 (I do like that mad look) and 6.

I took a moment to look through your PPG and I only can recommend it. Fantastic set of shots!

Prieni
How inappropriate to call this planet earth when it is quite clearly Ocean. - Arthur C. Clarke
Prieni's PPG page
axl
Posted 06/04/2010 - 20:16 Link
Thank you for kind words guys, appreciate.
As for the lighting and so on...I still have a long way to go... be patient please
my PBase --- PPG
K-7 + O-ME53, K-x blue, AF280T, AF240Z, AF160SA
SMC: FA*24 - FA31ltd - DA*55 - FA100/2.8
womble
Posted 06/04/2010 - 21:33 Link
I wouldn't know where to start with an assignment like this so well done! Having said that I like baby on board and the last one the best. The one with the booties would be great too but the shadows on his face are a little dark.

Glad to see the K series lenses doing you proud. I haven't found a K24... yet!

Best wishes and well done, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
axl
Posted 06/04/2010 - 22:49 Link
thank you Kris.
Yes, the K series is lovely. So lovely I'm considering selling my ltds to fund other Ks (35/2 specificaly) and save some cash
With the 24 it's love hate relationship, when it delivers, it does great... but being 24mm "only" 2.8 and on APSC VF (even with magnifying cup and split screen) I'm having hard time to focus it!
... maybe for the right price......
my PBase --- PPG
K-7 + O-ME53, K-x blue, AF280T, AF240Z, AF160SA
SMC: FA*24 - FA31ltd - DA*55 - FA100/2.8
mayday
Posted 06/04/2010 - 23:49 Link
womble wrote:
I wouldn't know where to start with an assignment like this so well done! Having said that I like baby on board and the last one the best. The one with the booties would be great too but the shadows on his face are a little dark.

Glad to see the K series lenses doing you proud. I haven't found a K24... yet!

Best wishes and well done, Kris.
Any good? link
Regards
David

Retired at last - now all that time for photography - you would think: wink:

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