My beautiful girl

thanks Andrew that means a lot

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.

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?)

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 ! :-)

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.

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 :-)

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

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

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!

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 =)

Amazing Portrait Photography Deborah… Beautiful! :)

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

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

thanks again to everyone for your great comments

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

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

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

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.

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.

BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT!

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

thanks so much – means a lot

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!

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!

Beautiful picture Deborah.

you really do have an eye for photography nice work

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

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…....

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

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…

Also look at Jean Leoup Sieff…..

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

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

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.

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

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

very pretty child good lighting great picture

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

AMAZING PHOTOGRAPH, SO MUCH EMOTION.

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.

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

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.

Just great

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 ! :))

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.

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

Stunning…. Angelic…. Fantastic!

Glorious. Follow your instinct!

What a fabulous image! Goes right to the soul.

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

The classic face of a child!
Wonderful image.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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!! =)

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

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.

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

Way to go Deb – congrats on the home page!

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

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

love the lighting and feel of this one Deborah :)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

brilliant!

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

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

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!

Oh just amazingly beautiful! Well done!
M:>

It is perfect the way it is! So perfect.

Just perfect!

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

I think all your pictures are very beautiful.

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 :)

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

seriously they are wrong

your images are amzing!!!

keep it up :o)

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!

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.

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!

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!!!

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

Lovely lighting.

It’s very nice indeed,Deborah!!

Beautiful ♥

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

thanks everyone

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.

thanks amanda

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

Superb!!!

Love is not aways in color

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

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

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.

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

Faultless image and emotive too. Wonderful work.

Cheers
Sheila

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

thanks everyone

Wonderful capture!

The lighting is perfect- beautiful child in black & white

LOVE THIS CAPTURE

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

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

What a classically beautiful portrait. Great job on this.

I find this just darling! Fantastic.

WOW! WOW! WOW! absolutely stunning

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

Wonderful shot, what a sweety

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!

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!

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

What a great shot! Love it!

Great Image

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)

So inocente and delicate and pretty!

shes a doll ….what a wonderful shot !

WOW I am speechless..10/10 Deb

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

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)......

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

fantastic portrait great light

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. :)

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

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

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

an angel of light…i love it…

beautiful picture – so full of love and expression

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

Beautiful little girl :D

Stunning image.

Nice lighting good photo.

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!

What can I say? Perfection!

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!

She’s beautiful!

Your portraits are absolutely stunning ,fantastic work.

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!!

Beautiful kid!

Beautiful portrait.

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

Beautiful shot!

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

Don’t listen, I think it’s brilliant!

how precious!

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.

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

Great shot,nice lighting effect, she is adorable.

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

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

Beautiful.

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

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

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

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

Stunning shot

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

Great B&W work, it’s totally breathtaking

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

Absoulutly beautiful, wonderful shot. Excellent!! Precious.

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

Simply beautiful. A wonderful portrait.

The most beautiful portrait I’ve ever seen Deb.

Beautiful portrait of a lovely child.

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

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!

Beautiful…amazing. I love shots like these

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.

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

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

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

this is awesome!

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

Beautiful child portrait !

Beautiful portrait ;)

This portrait has a spirit.

probaly heard it a million times but fantastic black and white

superb portrait

Adorable !!!

I disagree with what people have said about children in dark tones. I think it depends what you are trying to capture or portray. This image for example is powerful with the dark tones. I think that it just wouldn’t work as well in colour, as it would be too distracting. Keep up the good work Deborah!

Thankyou for doing it YOUR way. This is absolutely amazing. A heart touching child, and I dont think it could look better in color, in fact it would take away the underneath fact of childhood and how it is true black and white to a child…..they either feel loved or they dont. Your Daughter is most definately and she is feeling it. No hiding here!! Di