My beautiful girl

Andrew Bosman, about 1 year ago

What would they know Deb!
These are some of the best portraits I have seen. They show your love for your children in your own special way. Don’t change a thing!

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

thanks Andrew that means a lot

Kitsmumma, about 1 year ago

That someone was soooooooo WRONG!!! I think the black & white adds such a special feel and mood, it brings out the beautiful skin tone, the sparkle in the eye and the beautiful curves of the face. This shot just would not look the same in colour. I love your portraits, Deb. Do not change your style. It’s perfect.

rebecca zachariah, about 1 year ago

Deborah, I really like your work. I am glad you have not listened to it. Each to their own interpretation. But I love it. It is timeless and I am sure your children will always treasure this as their heirlooms (is this the right word?)

Loredana Crupi, about 1 year ago

Ditto !! What are you are capturing with your b/w portraits is the very essence of their natural beauty and innocence. As Andrew says, don’t change a thing Deborah ! :-)

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

thank you all so much – have just come in the room and seen your comment and had to laugh – it’s like having a protective family around me and it’s great – thanks so much for your comments and support.

Angela Stewart, about 1 year ago

Photography is art, however you look at it. Like other forms of art, what appeals to some, won’t appeal to others. To say your style is wrong is just ridiculous…if YOU like it, and others like it (and lots of us do!!), then don’t take much notice of negative comments like that. Just feel sorry for people who don’t know good photography when they see it!
I love this particular image of Fleur…well done Deb :-)

Jeff Burns, about 1 year ago

I think you do amazing work. Lighting is fabulous in this. No matter what you do there is always going to be someone who doesn’t like what you do. There is always one! Keep doing what you are doing. Its incredible

rebecca zachariah, about 1 year ago

You are right, Deb. You have one big protective RB family.

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much – i can’t stop laughing at the response – I know who to come to next time i have a crisis of confidence – THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Cadence, about 1 year ago

Classic and beautiful =) She looks like a tiny movie star! I love that you pour your heart and soul into your work, Deb – it always shows through =)

Stevie Toye, about 1 year ago

Amazing Portrait Photography Deborah… Beautiful! :)

Chasity Edmonson, about 1 year ago

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS. I LOVE BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS!! GREAT JOB!

Sharon Bishop, about 1 year ago

Lovely pic – soulful, timeless and beautiful in black and white.

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

thanks again to everyone for your great comments

Halcyon007, about 1 year ago

As above Deborah – never change a thing, do what you’re happy with. I also think they look great

micmac, about 1 year ago

micmac
An other one,you’re amazing,those eyes.

Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago

They’re wrong Deborah – you’re work is great and this one is beautiful.

Popular Mr, about 1 year ago

I like dark n moody photos. this is a dark n moody photo n i like it. nice catch lights

Whether is is suitable for children? It’s whatever you like.
i always like to print me photos dark n burn in the edges.
I assume that this is a digital photo converted to black and white? The digital work is a bit too strong and has posterise areas of the skin. I am only pointing it out because I really like this image.

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

thanks again everyone and thank you Daijiro for taking the time to comment – I take your point – the original was shot in b & w digitally you can see it on the last page of my portfolio – I’m not too worried about the posterization at this stage as I haven’t had the time I would like to work on it but when I do i will certainly take into account what you had to say. Thanks again though.

Charlene Aycock, about 1 year ago

BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT!

Bridgett Ferguson, about 1 year ago

what a beautiful portrait!! with the light gently falling on her face, she looks like a little angel.:)
very precious….
amazing work!!! :)

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

thanks so much – means a lot

Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago

For me what is appealing about your work (and this one in particular) is the strong contrasts of the black and white – and what rot it doesn’t work for children’s portraits! clearly they are wrong!!!
this would be one of my favorites – love it!

hugo, about 1 year ago

wow, look at all the comments!! I looked at the original of this portrait and I think this is much more effective, the tones are super, very nice!

Jared Revell, about 1 year ago

Beautiful picture Deborah.

joselovos, about 1 year ago

you really do have an eye for photography nice work

Ange, about 1 year ago

what a beautiful girl, the eyes are gorgeous. love the dark tones b/w…by the way:)

camneville, about 1 year ago

Hi Deborah, As you can tell from my folio I love black and white and these are some of the best portraits I’ve seen. My wife has even said that she wants me to buy a new digital slr and get rid of my nikon fe so that I can take some of our children.
The mystery and timelessness of black and white can’t be beaten and some of the greatest portraits have been taken in black and white. Keep up the great work, it’s just fabulous…....

camneville, about 1 year ago

Your very welcome. I am sure we will enjoy patting each other on the back quite often, I am originally from the UK and so my big influence was Don McCullen, try looking for his books, especially ‘Sleeping with Ghosts’, haunting, disturbing but brilliant. I have never actually shown any of my work before. Someone once said that I had some nice images but they were mainly ‘fillers’, He worked for a photo magazine and didn’t like my work. I had a car accident at chistmas and was nearly killed, my good friend VANSK put me onto red bubble, check out her work too. Thank you for what you said, it makes a big difference, I haven’t used a camera in around 7 years…....Cam xx

camneville, about 1 year ago

In relation to the accident it has given me a renewed passion for image making, something i haven’t had for a long time. Be well…

camneville, about 1 year ago

Also look at Jean Leoup Sieff…..

mchezfam, about 1 year ago

Hi Deborah, I wanted to thank you for commenting on one of my photo’s “a walk in the grass” and looked at your photo’s and this one caught my eye, it is very beautiful, love the black & white and the use of the light.
Dawn

Yvonne Bogdanski, about 1 year ago

i am impressed.. what i nice shot! i can feel it… great

agypsyk, about 1 year ago

Hi Deborah, just reading your profile where you say you were not confident in your abilities having not put your work out there. I’m no expert but I think your work and especially those pictures of your children are fantastic, be proud you deserve to be.

regina, about 1 year ago

whoever told you that was a boofhead!
this is beautiful!!!!

Rany Lutz, about 1 year ago

What a fantastic capture!!!!!!!!!

carpenter777, about 1 year ago

very pretty child good lighting great picture

alexa70, about 1 year ago

Your work is beautiful deborah, do not change a thing !! This is an amazing shot, you have an eye for capturing such beautiful moments !

ABSTRACT, about 1 year ago

AMAZING PHOTOGRAPH, SO MUCH EMOTION.

natmis, about 1 year ago

beautiful photo! i love the black and white. if we started listening to how other people think we should do stuff we would become like everyone else then where would the original’s be.

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

thanks to everyone who has looked and commented – i really cannot believe the response – it was an almost passing remark – but thanks for you support and encouragement – as always I appreciate it sooooo much. Debxx

kookylane, about 1 year ago

Well, Personally, I actually like the contrast of light and dark in it, no matter what other people says. There is nothings dark or sinister in it, rather because of the dark tones the light really shines on their faces, it gives a really intimate and magical quality to it, anyway, the expression is gentle and soft. I LOve it the way it is.

Gary Trounson, about 1 year ago

Just great

marieancolie, about 1 year ago

I just discover this photo. Your style for this one is simply excellent, and the B/W a little dark adds much more sensitivity, light, mystery, beauty .
I go and see more in your portfolio now ! :))

Cathleen Taraw..., about 1 year ago

She is beautiful isn’t she! I’d love to be able to capture my boys like this; right of to practice. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photo and child.

heydiddles, about 1 year ago

Your treatment of this photo is absolutely beautiful. Elegant, stylish, classic. Beautiful

berndt2, about 1 year ago

Stunning…. Angelic…. Fantastic!

Lisadee, about 1 year ago

Glorious. Follow your instinct!

Lyn Fabian, about 1 year ago

What a fabulous image! Goes right to the soul.

rsmac, about 1 year ago

Absolutely beautiful – there’s something special about black and whites.

Aspire2, about 1 year ago

The classic face of a child!
Wonderful image.

Rebecca McLean, about 1 year ago

Just beautiful!! Congrats on sticking to your style I photograph a lot of weddings and everyone always has an opinion on how it should be done but in the end you have to stick to your way of doing things or your work would loose the distinctive touch you bring to it as an individual

fracturedfotos, about 1 year ago

I’m a sucker for a good B&W and believe me this is a beautiful image.

Joydeepm, about 1 year ago

Excellent Light and shadows work . It is one of my Favorite

cheerishables, about 1 year ago

I love this! The darkness surrounding her draws your focal point into her delicate features and her big, beautiful eyes. The lighting gives off such an angelic look. She is beautiful … lovely portrati!

GabbySunlight, about 1 year ago

What a wonderful photo..yes don’t change a thing. This pic is more than a feeling it’s pure Love !!

Netta, about 1 year ago

There isn’t anything more pure than black and white – just like this treasure.

WitheringMoon, about 1 year ago

Pah!! what do they know I love your portrait’s Deb, there differant and i’m glad you haven’t changed a thing about them =) and besides fairystories have a dark side and so do nursery rhymes so why can’t photograph’s of children, it’s not as if you have made them look evil, just timeless – rant aside this is stunning!! i’ve said it before and i will say it again Fleur is such a beautuful little thing!! =)

Adrian Richardson, about 1 year ago

Like the effect. Looks like the child is watching tv and the light from the screen is reflecting onto the face. Good work.

David McAuley, about 1 year ago

I think B&W adds a timelessness and make shots like this something special, and I’m sure she colours your life everyday anyway. I just clicked from the front page and going to view the rest of your portfolio now.

David McAuley, about 1 year ago

Deborah, great portfolio and I hope someday to be able to master finishing like that. Great work.

Sue Wickham, about 1 year ago

Way to go Deb – congrats on the home page!

kwiebo, about 1 year ago

I absolutely love the black and whites you produce, to me it is such a wonderful medium for portraits. Just wish I could get results like this one and the many others in your gallery

heavenscent, about 1 year ago

I love this, and the colour tone adds a sence of softness and purety to its. very nice

Tony Middleton, about 1 year ago

love the lighting and feel of this one Deborah :)

Andrew Bosman, about 1 year ago

See Deb, you can’t be doing too much wrong, comments galore and front page of the Gallery!
Good on ya.

Di Edwards, about 1 year ago

This is just divine. Such innocence shines from black and white, where colour often obfuscates and occludes the true content of the image. I love it; don’t do anything differently.

Judy Gayle Waller, about 1 year ago

Deb, don’t listen!!! This is beautiful. I love the light on the face and look into those beautiful eyes. A precious photo your child will cherish when she gets older. Keep up the great work.

juliecat, about 1 year ago

Very beautiful and pure child’s face , with so much love in the eyes.

branning1021, about 1 year ago

I think this is one of the most beautiful pictures I’ve ever seen!

Cadence, about 1 year ago

Congratulations on getting this one on the front page, sweetie! =D

Tony Moore, about 1 year ago

AAAaaaaaaaah beautiful, you should be proud of your kids and proud of your photie.

Amandalynn Jones, about 1 year ago

brilliant!

melissa, about 1 year ago

I always thought it was an interpretation of what we see, not what anyone else sees.
Fantastic shots!

Damian, about 1 year ago

Gorgeous shot! I love the intent expression, and the lighting is beautiful.

Paul Vanzella, about 1 year ago

This is sensational and in a perfect monochromatic way you have captured the wonderful essence of childhood – and the amazing glint in the eye just makes it for me… So wonderful!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Oh just amazingly beautiful! Well done!
M:>

KylieForster, about 1 year ago

It is perfect the way it is! So perfect.

Lui Grande, about 1 year ago

Just perfect!

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

I just wanted to thank everyone for commenting – I am still on holiday and it is very hard to get hold of the internet – so for the five minutes I have – THANK YOU SO MUCH. Having a great holiday but missing the fun of RB

Susie Valdez, about 1 year ago

I think all your pictures are very beautiful.

shanpals, about 1 year ago

You have absolutly amazing photos Deborah!! I am just starting to get more and more active in taking photos. Wish I had more time! Keep up the great work… you have an absolute eye for beautiful pictures :)

Lucindawind, about 1 year ago

I think black and white is beautiful and this is truly gorgeous

skmphoto, about 1 year ago

seriously they are wrong

your images are amzing!!!

keep it up :o)

Karly Picker, about 1 year ago

No way!! No way!! Your shots are magnificent! yes, childhood is about fun and colours, but I remember childhood as being loved also… and i think thats exactly what your pictures capture. maybe you should print this page for the person who made that comment!! And they can see exactly how many people disagree!

Damien Woods, about 1 year ago

Beautiful portrait. Captures the nature of the child nicely. Shows the nature of the child beautiful with the use of BnW and low depth of field, focussing on the child’s face. Technically and artistically perfect. Great lighting and composition.

KathyT, about 1 year ago

This is soooooo beautiful! The tones and lighting are just superb and the expression on your little girls face is gorgeous. Look forward to seeing more of your work!

paul777, about 1 year ago

This is a stonking photo….. absolutely spot on. I love black and white and unbalanced lighting. I’m glad you didn’t take any notice of that person and produced something like this. What a keepsake photo!!!

Sharon Hammond, about 1 year ago

Striking. It’s all about the eyes. Well done

Biswajit Pandey, about 1 year ago

Lovely lighting.

lance leopold, about 1 year ago

It’s very nice indeed,Deborah!!

Sue Nueckel, about 1 year ago

Beautiful ♥

Janine Tinley, about 1 year ago

again, wow this is incredibly beautiful. when i have kids can you come and take their pictures?

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

thanks everyone

amanda steel, about 1 year ago

I’ve found a similar thing where people always assume you want photos taken of your kids with big smiles on their faces. I love to see them from all angles, with all sorts of expressions. How could anyone critisize this picture? It’s so beautiful and timeless. I honestly can’t see how it could be improved.

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

thanks amanda

Torfinn Johann..., about 1 year ago

A lovely portrait. Great contrast, expression, and lightning. Great work.

Catalin Soare, about 1 year ago

Superb!!!

palexander, about 1 year ago

Love is not aways in color

Katie Young, about 1 year ago

This really captures the innocence and curiosity of childhood. i think the black and white portrays the uncomplexity of being a child. You have some truly amazing shots. Well done xo

ferndesign, about 1 year ago

Awesome picture. could you give me tips on how to take photography like you do?

Chris Willis, about 1 year ago

Colour is a major part of my life….my imagery is lost without it….but your photography is truly beautiful It took me ages to get to the bottom of this page to put my little ‘bit’ in…that says a huge amount about your talent. This image has evoked heart felt responses from those eagerly watching your work. Congratulations….and yes, she is a beautiful girl.

Brandy, about 1 year ago

This is amazing. I’d love to know how you are able to take such beautiful pictures.

Sheila Smart, about 1 year ago

Faultless image and emotive too. Wonderful work.

Cheers
Sheila

Taryn Raburn, about 1 year ago

Your work is absolutely amazing! I love what you have done with your shots of children.

Deborah Parkin, about 1 year ago

thanks everyone

Antanas, about 1 year ago

Wonderful capture!

cdwork, about 1 year ago

The lighting is perfect- beautiful child in black & white

Charlene Aycock, about 1 year ago

LOVE THIS CAPTURE

Paul Tait, about 1 year ago

The sparkle in the eye gives this photo life – certainly not dark. Continue the great work.

Brett Foster, about 1 year ago

Aaahh, so very, very brilliant! To me it says “I believe” in the way only a child can.

Deri Dority, about 1 year ago

What a classically beautiful portrait. Great job on this.

Steven Slusher, about 1 year ago

I find this just darling! Fantastic.

Chris Clark, about 1 year ago

WOW! WOW! WOW! absolutely stunning

Cynthia Adams, about 1 year ago

I think you have worked this well and I love the shadows of the child face..real appealing photography and the child is gorgeous.

frogster, about 1 year ago

Wonderful shot, what a sweety

Starr1949, about 1 year ago

The Photo, subject and the contrast/ lighting all are beautiful. I like it just the way it is, I wouldn`t change a thing. She is a very lovely child. Keep up the great work!

Starr1949, about 1 year ago

The Photo, subject and the contrast/ lighting all are beautiful. I like it just the way it is, I wouldn`t change a thing. She is a very lovely child. Keep up the great work!

Robert Boretti, about 1 year ago

WOW! The lighting and shadows in your work is outstanding! :-)

Terry Best, about 1 year ago

What a great shot! Love it!

ottz0, about 1 year ago

Great Image

lightsmith, about 1 year ago

very few people can photograph children as well as you. possibly no-one else. superb. you capture the very essence of childhood. and bw is an essential part of it – you are quite amazing. and so is this image (and all the others)

Adela Hriscu, 12 months ago

So inocente and delicate and pretty!

Lucindawind, 12 months ago

shes a doll ….what a wonderful shot !

Antoine Dagobert, 12 months ago

WOW I am speechless..10/10 Deb

Andy Harris, 12 months ago

Great B&W shot Deborah, children like any subject can glow in B&W as they can in colour – and this one glows superbly!

K.D. Hemi, 12 months ago

The most amazing child portrait i think ive seen here on redbubble…. the eyes in this image are totally moving… well captured Deborah!! as for the comment on children being shot in colour…this image to me shows otherwise… the innocence and tenderness associated with children can sometimes be lost in colour… something that i think b&w tends to show equally as well (if not better)......

ozczecho, 12 months ago

Great portrait…nothing wrong with kids in b&w….

Sean Farragher, 12 months ago

fantastic portrait great light

Jennifer Resemius, 12 months ago

wow! wasn’t sure if this was ever going to end! you are amazing. this is just breathtaking. One of the things that I notice about your work that I love is the way that you capture your children’s eyes! Like you can see their dreams. :)

Troy White, 11 months ago

I think colour and black and white both have their place Deborah and you seem to have nailed the B&W in your shots.

Absolutely stunning

Trifle, 11 months ago

What a great shot. Composition and depth of field is great. You could sit and look at those eyes and just melt away. Beautiful.

epiphany, 11 months ago

so many comments but I need to ad, me too, me too, to all of the above, what a Beautiful piece of art…

FantasyDew, 11 months ago

an angel of light…i love it…

Andrew Walker, 11 months ago

beautiful picture – so full of love and expression

Antanas, 11 months ago

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Phil Thomson IPA, 11 months ago

Absolutely sensational Deborah !!! Looks great in B & W, so innocent and full of emotion, keep up the great work, it looks wonderful !!!!!

engride, 11 months ago

Beautiful little girl :D

Fiona MacNab, 11 months ago

Stunning image.

CrispNsharp, 11 months ago

Nice lighting good photo.

Andy73, 11 months ago

This is soooo adorable. Personally, I love the portriats of your children just the way they are. They are amazing, and capture a lot of emotion and spirit. Beautiful work!

Elizabeth Aust..., 11 months ago

What can I say? Perfection!

Martie Venter, 10 months ago

Well, whoever expressed that stupid and narrow-minded criticism of your work, Deborah – I couldn’t disagree more, your child portraits are all exquisitely beautiful and truly capture the essence of your emotions and the emotions of your beautiful children, as only b&w can – without the distraction of color! I love the selective focus and the light here, as well as the pensive and serene expression you captured – magnificent work!

bubblegumyumyum, 10 months ago

She’s beautiful!

Irene Burdell, 10 months ago

Your portraits are absolutely stunning ,fantastic work.

Melissa Kosswig, 10 months ago

i love the way your baby’s face glows. i think these portraits in B&W give it a real classic, timeless look. well done!!

Claire McAdams, 10 months ago

Beautiful kid!

Darren Stones, 10 months ago

Beautiful portrait.

Anthony Hedger, 10 months ago

You stick to your guns Deborah and listen to yourself. Your work is fantastic and the photographs of the children are super.

Daniela Reynos..., 9 months ago

Beautiful shot!

susan davies, 9 months ago

well I think its beautiful, number one bet they dont own a camera and number two if we all liked the same things it would be pretty boreing, least on rb with all the different type of art posted theres something for everyone

randi1972, 9 months ago

Don’t listen, I think it’s brilliant!

helene ruiz, 9 months ago

how precious!

WENDY BANDURSK..., 9 months ago

there is a definite timelessness in this image.,... i happen to disagree strongly.. i like to photograph the very young this way myself…it creates a certain atmosphere lacking in colour…bravo for sticking to your artistic voice because i love your work .. you have a real eye.

memory, 9 months ago

Isn’t she gorgeous? I can’t understand how they would criticise a capture as special as this.

Luis Correia, 9 months ago

Great shot,nice lighting effect, she is adorable.

Melinda Kerr, 9 months ago

Deb stick to your guns. I’m a black and white lover from way back. This says more than most colour snaps would.

TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 9 months ago

Stunning!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

Nenad Dimitrovski, 8 months ago

Beautiful.

DelorisKaren, 8 months ago

you’ve captured the innocence of this moment beautifully. :o)

Megan Saunders, 8 months ago

i love this picture. what a pretty little girl. nice shadowy effects

Marc Evans IPA, 8 months ago

well done. I think it makes her look very angelic !

Marvin Tunstall, 8 months ago

Keep up the good work, great shot!!!!!

Jodie Carruthers, 8 months ago

Stunning shot

Gregory Ewanowich, 8 months ago

Absolutely stunning portrait work!! One of the nicest I’ve seen so far!

coffeebean, 8 months ago

Great B&W work, it’s totally breathtaking

Tony Ryan, 8 months ago

Simply amazing photo. The innocence and wonder conveyed is awesome.

coffee4me56, 8 months ago

Absoulutly beautiful, wonderful shot. Excellent!! Precious.

SophieBubble, 8 months ago

Just gorgeous! The way you’ve captured the light’s direction on the child face is spectacular!

Roslyn Slater, 7 months ago

Simply beautiful. A wonderful portrait.

Graham Dean, 7 months ago

The most beautiful portrait I’ve ever seen Deb.

Rosalie Scanlo..., 6 months ago

Beautiful portrait of a lovely child.

Michelle Hogan, 6 months ago

This is a lovely portrait., the colours work extremely well (I am inspired to try this myself now after viewing your work).

vivianlea, 6 months ago

People say that stainless steel is cold; but add it with the warmth of wood and it
is also warm and charming! Your “beautiful girl” would be cold in just black;
but add her innocent fact with her soulful eyes; and Whew! What a Shot!

AnGeLLe, 5 months ago

Beautiful…amazing. I love shots like these

Danthesnapper, 5 months ago

Hi Deborah,
Im a new kid on the block,but something that was told to me at a photography group,was that the difference between a “picture”and a “photograph” was that there is an emotionla tie between the viewr and the subject. Your shot really captures the wonder and innocence in the eyes of your child.Personally I think this is brilliant.
I would love to know how I could do pieces half as good as this. Excellent work,no question.

Stephen Chapple, 4 months ago

Such an amazing image, another that speaks!

“If you’re photographing in color you show the color of their clothes – if you use black and white, you will show the color of their soul.” Ted Grant

Mindy McGregor, 4 months ago

I think this shot is absolutely stunning! Love the contrasts and the tones! Great work!

Gerard Rijs, 3 months ago

I agree with mindy and stephen and Danthesnapper and AnGeLLe and…..well…just about every comment here. Love it!

ElijahM, about 1 month ago

this is awesome!

Glenna Walker, 10 days ago

Great capture of this lovely child, your child, just splendid :)