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jodar
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Wow thanks Emily. That is fabulous! I have been practicing weekly with my BFF little one and not 100% happy with the lighting and postioning. Your diagrams are invaluable! I am bookmarking it and printing to read through again as I am sure that I have a few questions pop up!
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gilbjeter
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Thank you, Emily. The information here is invaluable. You are among the best!
Can you tell me more about the light you use? What is the name of it? I have been looking into purchasing a light like this!
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swisskris
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Thank you so much Emily for this! I cant wait to have time to sit down and absorb it all! |
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lbfritts
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thanks emily. I don't shoot newborns but your information was very valuable, especially the lighting!
Question:
Can you give us a little more information on our lighting equipment?
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NessyB
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You have no idea how much I've been looking forward to this lesson! I can't wait to sit down and read it properly several times over. I've got a newborn in the next month so this will be my bible til then!
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DJPPhotos
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Thank you so much for sharing! This is such great information!! |
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ece_pea
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This is great information! I have been waiting for this lesson and it is just as great as I knew it would be. I have my first newborn (other than my own dd) this Saturday, so I am sure I will read through this many times before then. One question - do you have any advice about or shots you could post of newborns and toddler siblings? I don't really know how to go about posing them. I tried with my two girls when my dd was a newborn and it didn't go so well. Any help would be appreciated |
Megan
My gear (so far):
Sony a700, Sony a200, Tamron 70-200mm 2.8, Tamron 28-70mm 2.8, 18-70mm Kit Lens, Minolta 50mm 1.7, Sony 70-300mm, Metz 48AF Flash, Lightroom, PS CS3 | |
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Molly C
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This is fabulous. I've never shot a newborn, but hope to some day! This is great information. Thank you so very much for sharing.
So much of this can translate into just general lighting set up as well, not just specific to newborns. |
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SJ Photography
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Thank you! I cannot wait to come back and read this very carefully! Great job! |
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paintedmoon
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Thank you so much, Emily, for such a detailed explanation! There are so many pearls of wisdom in there especially about soothing/comforting.
And just before you said it, I was thinking, "That applies to natural light, too!"
Thank you for taking the time to write all of that out - I know it's not a quick task.
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rachag03
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Wow Emily, thanks so much for all of that awesome and detailed information! I appreciate you taking the time to share all of this with us!  |
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Dewey06
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and this is why you run with the big dogs
Seriously though... you are so well-thought out in your examples and even though I've not gotten a ton of practice on newborns, I found myself nodding my head over and over and then, having "ah-ha" moments from time to time. Thank you so much for sharing, it's fabulous. |
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Martha83
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awesome THANK YOU |
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ece_pea
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One more quick question, Emily. I look back through your post to make sure you didn't cover it, but I didn't see it. What lens do you primarily shoot with? I am debating between my 28-75mm 2.8 and my 50mm 1.8. Which one would be better overall? Or does it just depend on the shot? THanks again! |
Megan
My gear (so far):
Sony a700, Sony a200, Tamron 70-200mm 2.8, Tamron 28-70mm 2.8, 18-70mm Kit Lens, Minolta 50mm 1.7, Sony 70-300mm, Metz 48AF Flash, Lightroom, PS CS3 | |
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Sugarmommy
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 9:23:33 AM
Thank you Emily, that was wonderful information. Especially:
Now you get the general idea about a progression.
Thanks for taking the time out to do this. I love your work! |
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CC and plays always welcome and much appreciated!
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sssalad
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 9:24:40 AM
I just quickly glanced at this, and also quickly bookmarked it to read through when I have more time! I love your baby photos and just know this information will be very valuable! My nephew's wife is expecting in September and I hope to put some of this lesson to use then! I can't wait! Thanks for a great lesson. |
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Nikon D90, Nikon 35 1.8, Nikon 55-200, Nikon 18-55, Tamron 18-200, Nikon 85 1.8, Nikon 50 1.4, Tamron 28-75, SB600 (though I have no clue how to use it yet!), 5 in 1 reflector and a few other misc. photography gadgets! Plus theres plenty on my wish list!!! | |
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rachelrenee1
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Wonderful, wonderful stuff. |
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kb0526
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Thank you so much. that was really helpful information. I really appreciate the time you took to do that. |
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karene
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Thanks, Emily. |
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a.l.i
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Thanks! I just had my baby 3 weeks ago, and have been trying to take pictures. I am going to get a bean bag today! |
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craftyluv
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Dewey06
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I thought of a question for you.
-Have you ever had a session in which you felt defeated and like you just could not get what you wanted? If so... how did you overcome that? |
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Canon5DMkII
24-70 2.8L
100 2.8L IS macro
135 2.0L
85 1.2L II
Fisheye 15mm
Tamron 70-200 2.8
Lensbaby Composer
CS4 on a calibrated Mac
My blog
Photography website
Woolywishes Etsy shop
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UtahMomX4
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 10:02:42 AM
This is all such fantastic info, Emily! Thank you so much! I have another couple of portfolio building newborn sessions coming up....hopefully I can utilize all of this great info. Thanks again! |
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Skipper*J
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 10:23:38 AM
Thanks for putting so much time into your lesson! So clear, consice, you're amazing! You could write a book!
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TREZmom
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 10:44:23 AM
This is an incredible tutorial. I love babies, but doubt I would have the patience to photograph them on a regular basis...thankfully there are people like you out there. I LOVE your work.
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TrinaRN
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 10:45:13 AM
Thanks for sharing Emily!
I totally made the flat lighting mistakes when I was JSO! I had a big AHA moment when I figured out what the heck I was doing wrong. It is soooo important to have those shadows!
I agree with you 100% about just being comfortable with newborns. I have always been comfortable with babies and even though I am not a mother, I always get comments about how much of a natural I am with them. I think it really helps. I am not afraid to handle them at all and I really think those little babe's can sense nervousness and will not settle if the person who is handling them is nervous.
Do you use a reflector with your softbox? |
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thank you...thank you...thank you 
I'm going to read and re-read and then read again
My grandson is due in June and I'm so excited to get the chance to photograph him. Now I'll feel way more prepared for the big event. This information is awesome!! |
Cathy
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clindroos
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 11:52:02 AM
Thanks for the great info. I too am curious about what equipment you use. I have a couple of newborns coming up and I am excited to put your tutorial to use. |
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 12:00:00 PM
Thank you! That was exactly what I needed to see to better my newborn photography. |
Nekane
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sara.k
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Thank you so much! |
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mommy2katia&karyme
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 3:09:09 PM
ooooooooohhhh Emily, this was awesome!
Thank You so much for taking the time to do this for us. I love newborns, love them... Your work is always so awesome and beautiful and you serve as a true inspiration to those of us on the board.
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 3:27:04 PM
Thank you very much for putting this together...great tutorial! So generous!
I remember reading on your pea interview that you use the AB400 and Westcott 50x50 softbox...did you have to purchase anything extra to get the softbox to fit the Bees?
Thank you,
Sarah |
Sarah
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thevalerie
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 3:31:35 PM
Thanks Emily!!
Question:
Can I ask why it is that you don't like the blanket to be vertical behind the beanbag? |
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Stacey Anna
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 4:13:35 PM
This is fantastic! Thank you so much for taking the time out to do this for us!
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_Shanna_
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 4:47:17 PM
I'm going to have to do some testing with my lights in different positions. I thought I knew what feathering was, but I obviously didn't after seeing your diagram! TFS! |
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schmee
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 5:20:21 PM
Thanks for taking the time to write up such a great tutorial about newborn photography. | |
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Lanaia
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| Posted: 3/30/2010 7:20:17 PM
Thank you thank you thank you Emily!!!!
I'm slowly getting into working more with newborns and have learned a ton from my mistakes - posts like this really help A LOT with avoiding those mistakes!!
Your work is STUNNING and it's such a pleasure reading your posts. |
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50off_scrapper
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Colette from SA
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| Posted: 3/31/2010 1:37:07 AM
This is priceless info Emily. Thanks so very much! |
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1ClickAway
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Fantastic! Thanks for all the time and detail you put into this. |
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shelwhite
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| Posted: 3/31/2010 8:53:18 AM
Wow! Thank you for sharing! |
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3rugrats
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| Posted: 3/31/2010 9:13:02 AM
Thanks for taking the time do this, the information is really helpful. I have a couple questions.
How do you deal with a baby that just won't relax or fall asleep? And how do you deal with parents that won't relax? I feel like the session goes much smoother, and I am able to get the baby to calm down when I just take over (after the baby has a full stomach.) I've had a couple Mom's that just wouldn't "back off"- I guess you could say! They would want to come and console the baby if she got the least bit fussy. The sad thing is one of those Mom's was a close friend of mine!
Just wondering how I can let them know in the nicest way possible, it is easier when they let me take over. Have you had this situation?
I'm also curious about the question Heather asked. Thanks again, love your work BTW! |
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bvb
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| Posted: 3/31/2010 6:34:54 PM
Great information! Thanks Emily! I don't do many babies, but definitely going to try the heater next time. |
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cuptonmillerlpn
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| Posted: 3/31/2010 10:24:01 PM
Thanks so much Emily for the tut on posing nbs.It is so helpful to see your pull backs,and read about your tips for soothing newborns. You're absolutely right. I worked in a newborn nursery for 5 yrs., and everything you said really does work. I've just never seen anyone put it into words quite as well as you did. You really should write a book on it. (But then you wouldn't have time to photograph lol). Thanks again for all your time you put into this. Love your work. |
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Stacey B.
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| Posted: 3/31/2010 11:21:03 PM
Seriously, this was amazing. I was hanging on every word. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us! |
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shantel7
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| Posted: 3/31/2010 11:57:41 PM
Thank you very much! I can't wait to try these techniques on my niece this weekend! |
Shantel
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reddoor
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| Posted: 4/1/2010 12:12:42 AM
Fantastic info- thanks for sharing your time and talents. LOVED the diagrams. thank you!! | |
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All4Creativity
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| Posted: 4/1/2010 10:50:24 AM
Emily...Thank you SO much for your write up...it was awesome I love seeing pull-backs...it really helps me to understand things better. You do amazing work...thanks for taking the time to explain everything so well. |
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