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Help me improove (and get aprooved)

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Linearcurves:
Hello again

I would like to be able to submit photos to istockphoto so I need 3 good photos for my application. Im not an experienced photographer but I enjoy taking photos. Ive now finally got a camera and lens Im happy with and have started taking some pictures. Please give me some honest and constructive critique and if you have got any advice on how to improove (lighting, composition etc) that would be much apreciated. The first set of pictures are of my baby boy. They accidently got a bit overexposed but I rather like them a bit brighter (what do you think?) There is a thin thread on his cheek and the drool that has to be photoshoped away. The files (except for the first one where Ive taken away the reflexes in his eyes) are JPEG straight from the camera. I also have the RAW files.

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LanaLanglois:
Hi! 

I had a look at your photos. They looks fine for me. If you are familiar with Photoshop, I would suggest you trying to clone the little "dust/hair" on his right cheek (mean à left on the photo).

I believe it is not a good idea to submit three so similar images.

BTW your baby is soooo cute!  :-)

Good luck to you!

Lana

Linearcurves:
Hi

Thanks for your reply. :D

Im not going to submit three baby pictures in the application, the other 2 will be different. Im just not sure the baby pics are good enough to have any chance to get me aprooved. For example Im wondering if the depth of field is to shallow and if the focus on the eyes is acceptable to istock standards.

pattie:
I think they're really cute, but you'll probably get a reject from IS saying that the on-camera flash caused flat lighting.  I'm still trying to overcome that.  :-)  btw, you may want to watermark those images...

hatman12:
Yes, the hair on the cheek is a problem, also the red jumper is covered in bits of fluff which ideally need to be removed.

Whilst the direct flash needn't be a problem, you will get better results if you invest in a separate flash unit with a swivel/bounce head.

Otherwise, it's nice and sharp with smooth tones.  Note that the image inspectors at iStock are quite creative types and shouldn't have a problem with shallow focus.  BUT in my experience there is a difference between a picture being accepted and a picture that actually sells - you'll find that picture buyers generally prefer everything in focus.

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