Just a few of the images taken a few days ago.... taken on Agfa Portrait 160 XPS. My first time using that film. My daughter is totally cooperative with these modeling shoots, which helps a lot. Next week I'll be shooting my cousins 3 year old daughter, which could prove to be significantly more difficult. Anyway have tips for shooting little ones? In any case feel free to critique, these were just a couple which I liked there were more, but I hate to bore people. I do wish I had some cooperative adults. I've been bugging my sister to let me shoot her and her husband, and if this baby shoot goes well, my cousin is going to have me do a mother-daughter thing on the beach in the fall.....

I am, therefore I create.......
--- michelleamarante.com

sigh don't talk to me about shooting relatives....the temptation is too much....but I guess you mean cameras.... aw, in't she cute? She looks so much like her Mom..... he he he - keep these handy for when she's dating.... embarrass the hell outta her!!!! rofl... Critique? 2 and 3 are the 'classic' pose shots, obviously. 4 I would crop the top half, coz those flowers are attracting my attention too much and take the limelight away from her.... and 1? Well, I can't decide, but I do like the colour balance in that one the most. Technically of course, they're all good, which is what we've come to expect from you...... :D Don't see where the abstract is here, though? (",)

What a little princess! #4 is my favorite. Borrow a kitten.

Got to be #4 for me If its outside photos give them something to do, like a hosepipe to play with or get mum to pull faces and make them laugh. Take as many shots as possible, I found getting down on the ground, gets good shots with small children.

Eggiwegs! I would like... to smash them!

Nice, michelle. I like #1 and#2. Good way to get ANYONE to laugh - Ask them to grunt like a pig. It never fails to make people crack up laughing. mac

#1 is my fav. Love the look on her face.

Cute as a button!!! I'm for 1,2, and 4. In fact take the crown and add some wings and you have the perfect fairy pic michelle. ( I thought you used to do those. ) Bsteph

If I must choose: 2&4 but all are very nice photos. Tips? it's easy take photos of loved ones. Be ready for the moment, don't create the moment. IMHO

Being an ex-photo lab employee, my biggest pet peeve is in color ballance. #1 is too red, #2 is slightly red, #3 is just a bit too cyan but real close, and #3 is a bit too red. #3 would be the best shot if you got closer to her face. The trees overpower the shot but make a good framing choice, just get closer. "axy" is right...get down on their level for proper perspective and bring stuff for the kid to play with. Ask the child to bring their favorite toy. Pets are a good idea, just be careful with the wardrobe...wouldn't want to try and pry a cat away from chiffon/lace. After saying all that...just relax and have fun!!

put me down for 2 & 4! what an adorable angel! i have complete confidence in you- have fun!