The main reason I’m showing this one is because I like the baby’s squinting. Maybe not for everyone, but I think it’s tough. haha.
Tech Info:
Handheld Nikon D200, 60mm Nikkor Micro f2.8 lens, set to f3.2, at 1/400th sec., B/W Fine JPG Mode, Normal parameters.
This image was made in open shade, with the sun coming from behind the baby, backlit foliage about 20 ft. behind the baby, causing the background to blur out, especially the highlights, something I aim to do as often as I can. The baby was illuminated by a large expanse of skylight from the front, which is good for catchlights and for a soft lighting effect on the face. There were some heavy patches of foliage to the left and right of our shooting area which served to cut out some of the light coming in from the sides, and that helps because it creates some modeling and minimizes the chance of the light going too flat.
–Eddie.