Backgrounds

[April]

I am not the best photographer but I want to share some fun tips on backgrounds. I took all of the pictures below in my sister's backyard. The difference is I used a velvet background behind the better photos. It makes a huge difference, huh? It's just a big peice of black velvet I bought at the fabric store.

Both of the top two pictures were taken in the exact same spot in the backyard in the exact same lighting. It was an area that was just outside of the direct sunlight (barely into the shade).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/oakapr/Sophia1.jpg

We wrapped Sophia in the black velvet. One sister held her in the velvet and another held the black velvet behind her head.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/oakapr/Sophia2.jpg

Here are some more. Notice the positioning is super important too. Take pictures in a bunch of different positions and angles until you find what you like.

We took these pictures spur of the moment and I didn't like the design on Sophia's clothes so notice how in the picture that says Sophia and Daddy, I used PS to change it to a more of a solid pink.

This angle isn't that good and the background wasn't right so I moved and added the black backdrop. I'm really happy with it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/oakapr/Sophia5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/oakapr/Sophia4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/oakapr/Sophia3.jpg


I have a couple more ideas with different backgrounds that I'll post later.

[caulensmom]

Wow those look amazing! I am borrowing my mother in laws awesome new camera that she doesnt know how to use for a while. I hope the quality of the picutres will make up for the lack of artistic photography skills that I lack.
April I really like the last one with the babys feet and daddys hands.

[DeborahMomof2]

Great pictures! I just love the ones w/ the baby feet!

[crystalclark87]

Thank you for the tips on the velvet. It really does make a huge difference!

That daddy and baby pictures are so cute! I can't wait to have my own baby so I can do something similare! (it could be awhile... o well...)