Amatuer maternty pics - critique/edit please?

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Hey all,

This is my first post here :)

I took these last night of my heavily pregnant (and a little shy, hence the photos are covered) partner. They seem a little flat however, and I was wondering if anyone knew if they could look better with editing? Or maybe cropping? If someone could maybe adjust the lighting with Literoom please so I know how it should look? I am just an amateur photographer. Also any general tips on how to capture the moment better would be great !

Any critique is welcome though :)

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You have created a what looks like a clinical record of the pregnancy, but you have not created an image to provoke emotion.

The lighting, poses and environment need more thought. I assume the only flash you have is one built into your camera, please enlighten us otherwise. This may mean you'll have to use daylight from a window to help create some flattering light.

You should look for examples online of what you'd like to achieve, if you share links perhaps members of the forum could offer advice on how to achieve them.
 
what @dancook said really. You can't really create interesting lighting in Lightroom (or any editing package). Please don't take this harshly but you'll reap benefits if you put a little more thought into what you want to achieve. Time of day? Location? You partners clothing? all look like you've paid them no mind at all yet they'll make a massive difference. If you only have a pop up flash get by a window, or the light is gorgeous outside. Poor location? go somewhere good. Make and effort for them and you won't be sorry
 
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Well you appear to have removed the images, I would guess Hugh and Dan were spot on with the critique, and I hope you've taken it on board rather than taking the images down in a huff.
 
Hey all,

I wonder if anyone here has the time to please edit (even only one) of these maternity photos?

The lighting or colour seems to be way off to me and I wonder if its possible to make them a little better?

I know they arent the best photos bit just want to see if they can be a little better.

My partner is quite shy so I aren't able to go outside.

Thanks a lot for any help,
Paul
 
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Well you appear to have removed the images, I would guess Hugh and Dan were spot on with the critique, and I hope you've taken it on board rather than taking the images down in a huff.
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My money is on huff. Especially as the op has now posted them elsewhere for editing advice. Oh well
 
Hi Paul, I've had a quick go with the 1st image. I think the colour and nature of the shots make for tricky editing, by implication these are very personal shots and mean a lot to you and your partner as a record and memory of the early days of your baby. I would not attempt to edit the other shots.
I think that the first image benefits from a b&w conversion.
 
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Hey Paul. With all due respect, is there any way you can re-shoot these? I had a go at editing, but I really don't think you're going to get out of these what you're hoping to. What sort of lighting are you using? Perhaps if you could let us know how you're lighting, we might be able to offer you some advice for your re-shoot. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.
 
Pretty much what was said in the other posts / thread - processing isn't a magic wand, it can only work with what's already there.

Why the 2nd thread?
 
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