thanks for all of the kind compliments…its one of my favorite images. this is my oldest friends, daughter. she wasnt in the mood to do her christmas portraits that day…i spent 5 hours at their house doing the craziest things trying to get her to smile…this was about hour 4, (and outfit 20) her mom kept saying, “dont worry, she ALWAYS does this”...but i was determined to get some good shots with or without a smile…
she had on this amazing little dress (the one in teddy bears and chocolate) and just laid down in the middle of the carpet and stared at me…so…i got down there with her!!!
this was the result of that standoff!!! :P kid 0, photographer 1
This is the most beautiful photograph I have seen of a young child! I keep coming back to it, hoping I can make some comment that will do it justice – but I’m at a loss for appropriate words (my befuddled ‘flu-infused brain is too tired and ineffective at the moment). So, I’ll just congratulate you on a superb job.
thank you ALL so much for you wonderful wonderful comments! im SO flattered. as a constantly self criticizing person…i only wished i had the lighting for this image, so the lower half of her face wouldnt have such a shadow…but as i said, she was pouting, laying on the FLOOR, (not on the setup platform where the lights WERE), having a staring contest with me! so…this (shadow) was a result of her not being where i wanted her to be.
i couldnt understand why this image got such great response until i realized it was on the homepage…im glad you all enjoyed it as much as i did, she is one of my favorite kids, (as ive been photographing her since she was 2 days old) and that makes it extra special for me that it was received well.
The reflection in the eyes is so amazing… love the pureness and beauty of this image…. I could stare at my own daughter’s eyes forever… Just a wonderful image!
heeey. don’t be so hard on yourself-shadow is natural! Kids are spontaneous and it’s great when they lie down-still enough to get a good photo like this!
hey harley…i used a canon 20d with a canon 50mm or 100mm prime (cant remember which lens, exactly, id have to go back and look thru disks) but for sure my 20d and one of those portrait lenses. :D
I had a long scroll down before I could add my comment. Everything has already been said. Her stare begged me to click on this photograph. So here I am, I’ve been hypnotised!
Makes me want to cuddle her up!!! Reminds me of my daughter about the same age. I love the white rug against her face. Beautiful lighting and expression.
Sharon Hammond, about 1 year ago
Love baby pics…especially good ones. Lovely work
Jo O'Brien
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about 1 year ago
wow. those eyes!
Kitsmumma, about 1 year ago
This is just beautIful EMIJIZ!
Nicole Goggins, about 1 year ago
stunning shot!
Ashley van Raa..., about 1 year ago
Oh what a cutie EMIJIZ, nice work.
marieancolie, about 1 year ago
oh so cute ! very moving beutiful portrait.
I love children so much !!!!!!!!!
excellent photo,
EMIJIZ, about 1 year ago
thanks for all of the kind compliments…its one of my favorite images. this is my oldest friends, daughter. she wasnt in the mood to do her christmas portraits that day…i spent 5 hours at their house doing the craziest things trying to get her to smile…this was about hour 4, (and outfit 20) her mom kept saying, “dont worry, she ALWAYS does this”...but i was determined to get some good shots with or without a smile…
she had on this amazing little dress (the one in teddy bears and chocolate) and just laid down in the middle of the carpet and stared at me…so…i got down there with her!!!
this was the result of that standoff!!! :P kid 0, photographer 1
rsmac, about 1 year ago
just beautiful – what amazing eyes!
vjwriggs, about 1 year ago
Wow this is the cutest shot ever her eyes are beautiful she is gorgeous great work by yourself
Chris White, about 1 year ago
This has put me in a cheek-pinching mood!
Angela Stewart, about 1 year ago
This is stunning…she couldn’t possibly look more adorable with a smile on her face than she does here! Well done for persisting!
sandhu01, about 1 year ago
how cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Sharon Bishop, about 1 year ago
simply lovely
AnaBanana, about 1 year ago
just call for attention! is a fantastic shot!!! love it
webgrrl, about 1 year ago
simply purely gorgeous..
traceywaters, about 1 year ago
perfect
hugo, about 1 year ago
nice touch with the eyes vertical, magic photo !!!!
alexa70, about 1 year ago
What a absolutely gorgeous shot !! Beautiful work emijiz !!
Lost Lost, about 1 year ago
What a beautiful image. Her eyes look amazing :)
littlearty, about 1 year ago
So adorable!
Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago
Great shot!
Karen Cougan, about 1 year ago
how cute,
xkc
Elaine van Dyk, about 1 year ago
This is the most beautiful photograph I have seen of a young child! I keep coming back to it, hoping I can make some comment that will do it justice – but I’m at a loss for appropriate words (my befuddled ‘flu-infused brain is too tired and ineffective at the moment). So, I’ll just congratulate you on a superb job.
EMIJIZ, about 1 year ago
thank you ALL so much for you wonderful wonderful comments! im SO flattered. as a constantly self criticizing person…i only wished i had the lighting for this image, so the lower half of her face wouldnt have such a shadow…but as i said, she was pouting, laying on the FLOOR, (not on the setup platform where the lights WERE), having a staring contest with me! so…this (shadow) was a result of her not being where i wanted her to be.
i couldnt understand why this image got such great response until i realized it was on the homepage…im glad you all enjoyed it as much as i did, she is one of my favorite kids, (as ive been photographing her since she was 2 days old) and that makes it extra special for me that it was received well.
again, a million thank yous!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul Vanzella
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about 1 year ago
The reflection in the eyes is so amazing… love the pureness and beauty of this image…. I could stare at my own daughter’s eyes forever… Just a wonderful image!
Samantha Van S..., about 1 year ago
heeey. don’t be so hard on yourself-shadow is natural! Kids are spontaneous and it’s great when they lie down-still enough to get a good photo like this!
Justine Humphries, about 1 year ago
This is an amazingly beautiful shot – sometimes the photos were children aren’t smiling are the best.
illicit, about 1 year ago
this shot was well and truly worth every second of that standoff. fantastic
kwiebo, about 1 year ago
What a great photo, she has that look as though she has nothing on her mind and the rest of the world does not exist
Shanina Conway, about 1 year ago
What a beautiful child…. and wonderful image you’ve created!
David McAuley, about 1 year ago
Great shot. Makes you wonder ‘what was she thinking?’
Ash Vesali, about 1 year ago
This so stunning .. all the textures, lights, ... great work.
Charlie, about 1 year ago
This is precious, EMIJIZ!! GREAT photo! You have nailed it! ;o)
Harley, about 1 year ago
Wow, truly amazing. Can I ask what camera you used for this shot?
EMIJIZ, about 1 year ago
hey harley…i used a canon 20d with a canon 50mm or 100mm prime (cant remember which lens, exactly, id have to go back and look thru disks) but for sure my 20d and one of those portrait lenses. :D
Harley, about 1 year ago
thanks, and again, truly amazing.
lance leopold, about 1 year ago
Terrific!!!
Halima Mitchell, about 1 year ago
I just had to click on this photo while browsing. It’s absolutely adorable! :)
Vonnie Murfin, about 1 year ago
This is so cute.
cheerishables, about 1 year ago
Ahh, this is the face of innocence. Soooo precious! What a perfect capture.
chanel, about 1 year ago
Simply stunning!!
agypsyk, about 1 year ago
Beautiful Emjiz, you have captured a moment which is far more touching than a posed shot
meanderthal, about 1 year ago
those eyes are crazy…... so clear…..
great shot!
Antoni Alonso, about 1 year ago
simply beautiful.. it’s like this little one has already such strong personality…
Mugsy, about 1 year ago
Beautiful image!
SylviaHardy, about 1 year ago
I had a long scroll down before I could add my comment. Everything has already been said. Her stare begged me to click on this photograph. So here I am, I’ve been hypnotised!
InfinityRain, about 1 year ago
Awwwwww there she is!! I remember this series, Her eyes! WOW Even after all this time I still can’t get over her eyes!! Outstanding work dear!! >:D<
lstownsend, about 1 year ago
This is really beautiful!!!
Michelle Dorfe, about 1 year ago
This is absolutely stunning! ~Shelli xoxo
Amandalynn Jones, about 1 year ago
purely amazing
Helen Page, about 1 year ago
it is a great shot
Simon Mammino, about 1 year ago
Love the crispness of the eyes, such a striking image captured perfectly
seamist, about 1 year ago
This is really beautiful :-)
Jay Mody, 12 months ago
Excellent picture, nice composition… Keep up the good work…..
Nikolay Dimitrov, 11 months ago
Lovely!
Rebecca Nicol..., 11 months ago
Enchanting! Strong composition and I love how you are at the child’s level.
Coralie Casey, 11 months ago
Wow, very eye catching…
Basia McAuley, 11 months ago
So simple and totally effective.. I love it!
regina, 11 months ago
lol! all that stubborn emotion right there in those eyes! great shot!
Jeff Burns, 11 months ago
absolutely a gorgeous shot. Adorable
cheerishables, 11 months ago
Oh my gosh! This is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful child. stunning portrait. Love the lighiting!
mannnic, 11 months ago
i love how this picture is looking at you. the innocents in the child really make the picture
sefica, 11 months ago
Adorable!
Leigh Ann Pobiak, 10 months ago
what a lovely little girl. wonderful portrait!
Kerry McFarland, 10 months ago
Makes me want to cuddle her up!!! Reminds me of my daughter about the same age. I love the white rug against her face. Beautiful lighting and expression.
Faizan Qureshi
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10 months ago
Wowwwwwww…. thats such a cute baby and a great shot too!
Victor(Vic) Be..., 10 months ago
crazy focus, colour and the cropping !
Julie Langford
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9 months ago
What a stunning portrait. Great job.
Dyle Warren, 9 months ago
Well done!
greenfrog153, 9 months ago
Those eyes draw you right in.
engride, 9 months ago
So cute :D
Crokus Label, 9 months ago
Serious and beautiful… :)Great work… Love it.
gothgirl, 9 months ago
I love the softness youve achieved in this – the soft pink cheeks, the velvet clothes and the white foreground. Beautiful eyes
Catherine Crim..., 9 months ago
awwwwww so beautiful
Michael Oubridge, 9 months ago
Beautiful, love the eyes
Darren Stones, 8 months ago
Beautiful portrait.
Ivor Tetteh-La..., 8 months ago
excellent portrait and well composed
greenfrog153, 8 months ago
So sweet.
SaraMontour, 7 months ago
Gorgeous portrait.
Falina Maley, 7 months ago
wow that is beautiful! amazing job!
jean-michel ma..., 7 months ago
beautiful baby and beautiful picture…!!!!! i like it…!!!!
PNFdeb, 7 months ago
what a face…melts me
Sandy Clifton, 5 months ago
so cute!
Jeffrey S. Rease, 5 months ago
This is precious!!! I love it!!
Aimelle, 5 months ago
I like how intense is the expression of the eyes ! and the reflection
harmonious picture from colors
4getsundaydrvs, 5 months ago
adorable!!
tess1731, 3 months ago
Well it was worth the wait … This is just beautiful … Shows they don’t always have to be smiling for a fantastic picture.
PinkLady, 3 months ago
gorgeous eyes, well done :D
Peter Evans, 2 months ago
Beautiful work.
Love your gallery!
Marinella Owens, 2 months ago
very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
jean-michel ma..., 2 months ago
beautiful baby and beautiful picture…love it…!!!!
girlinthestars, about 1 month ago
perfect shot, gorgeous!~*
JerameS, 16 days ago
wow!
Rosemary Scott, 3 days ago
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS…. a truly beautiful shot.
Rachel Leigh, 3 days ago
gorgeous capture!