Jake's Bath Time Fun

Artist: abfabphoto
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Jake's Bath Time Fun

Hi everyone. This is my first attempt to try a low key, almost seamless backdrop without using photoshop to burn the background. I am pleased that the backdrop turned out the way it did. I used black material and had him about 4 feet from the backdrop.

Canon 40D, 70-200 L Lens, 2 softbox, one on each side.

Update: Jake’s Bath Time Fun was featured (10.19.08) in the Group The Beginners’ Corner Thanks so much to Angi and the group. Much appreciated!!

I know this is not an original type of pose/props, but I wanted some feedback/critique on this please. More for lighting and setup. I used 2 large softboxes, one to the right (my right) and one in center above my camera. If you notice the catch-lights in his eyes seem to high, so I think I needed to lower the lights down as I did have them higher than him.

Also, I forgot to use a plexi to reflect the bubbles and know they look a bit “fake”.

Thanks in advance!!

Check out more of Jake here

and his sister Kaylie here

Jake's Bath Time Fun belongs to the following groups:

All About Your Best Work, All Around the Styles, Americas ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free, Canon DSLR (One Image Per Day & A Canon Camera Must Be In The Description Before It's Accepted), Childhood, Classical Photographic Portraiture, Cutest of the Cute, Everyday Life, Family Unlimited, Lesbian and Bi-Women's Art, Live, Love, Dream: , Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Multiracial Beauty, Oh Baby!, Prize Challenges!!, Smiles, The true beauty and United States Available for sale as

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Angi Baker

This is just too adorable, excellent job and what a keeper…
abfabphoto replied

Thanks for the great feedback. This is my nephew and what fun we had doing this yesterday!!
Angi Baker

He is adorable, and this really does look like you both had lots of fun…
blackjack

I can’t offer any critique because I love it. As far as processing, I’d expose a little more so I could throw an Orton effect on it to soften the baby’s skin. But that’s just personal taste, not really critique. The parents must ADORE this!!
abfabphoto replied

Thanks for checking it out and your feedback. I was thinking almost the same lines as you. Thats why its great to receive feedback!! The parents are my brother and sis in law and they have no choice!! lol They loved it, I think they’ve come to expect it all the time. But I love it any way!! Thanks again!
Chris Cohen

“Jake’s Bath Time Fun” has it’s critique here
joan warburton

This is adorable! Congratulations on being featured!
abfabphoto replied

Thanks soooo much Joan! :)
danapace

It made me smile, wish all my subject were as cooperatible. Great Job…
abfabphoto replied

Thank you so much. He was actually very cooperative and did several wardrobe changes. LOL I was surprised…. :)
PPPhotoArt

i have to agree, i love this a really adorable baby, congrats on being featured
abfabphoto replied

Im so sorry. Just read your comment. Thanks so much for the comment. I appreciate it!! :)
down23

Adorable capture!
abfabphoto replied

awwww thanks so much!!! :)
clickychick

wonderful work, love it!
abfabphoto replied

Thanks so much!! He is a charmer! :)
loua

i just love this one lady jenn i LOVE IT :-)
abfabphoto replied

Thanks Carlos!
Charlene Aycoc...

Beautiful portrait
abfabphoto replied

Thanks again Charlene! :)
Tim Everding

Lol. .... this shot is awsome!!! You could sell it to Johnson and Johnsoon…... Iv got a pic like this of me … from last week! :P LOL
abfabphoto replied

LMAO!!! Now that is scarrrrry…... Remember dont pick up the soap. My mom tells me the same thing about J&J and to mail them, but I’m sure so many people do this…..

Thank so much!! :)
Tim Everding

Lol yes but there is one difference….. your photo is fantastic!!!! ... lol … so very true!!! Thats why they invented soap on a rope! :P
abfabphoto replied

awwwww… why thanks Scary Australian Man…...

Soap on a rope was invented for people like you always drop stuff all around…. lol Good thing cameras come with straps too!! :P
Sashy

Oh – I love it – and he is having so much fun.
Glenn Alderson

This is wonderful shoot…....what did you use for the bubbles in front, great concept!
Cora Wandel

You did an excellent job here, hope Jake had a fun bath!
abfabphoto replied

Thanks so much Cora! He sure did! I was surprised at how well he did with the shoot! :)
BigD

Congratulations you have been featured in Canon DSLR group. BigD, Cora and Kathy