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Jeff E Jensen

 
 
 
- Susan M. Reynolds

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This is just too precious for words. He looks so relaxed and comfy looking and I like your composition of placing the sling in the upper corners against the dark background with nothing to detract from your sweet subject.
Only suggesting would be to make the skin a little smoother and more evenly colored even though we know that new-born's skin is almost always a little mottled in coloring that's the only thing I can think of that would improve it and maybe it doesn't even need that, but it's overall a wonderful capture of the sweetness of a newborn baby! I'd like to see what the other Phellos have to say ~ I think it's adorable :)


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August 17, 2010

 

Dale Hardin
  Here I go, giving tribute to the man of many identities. At first glance I thought, another winner from Teresa and then there's the Jeff signature!

Too adorable my friend. The isolation of the sleeping beauty in the black background is perfect and the DOF leads you to the precious face.

No suggestions unless you wish to complete the symmetry by cropping a bit off the right to match the edges of the sling with the corners, but really not necessary. A real winner.


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August 17, 2010

 

Debbie E. Payne
  This is awesome, Jeff. I love the black background. It sets this beautiful baby off to full advantage. I do agree with Dale on making the symmetry even more stunning! The blue blanket is perfect. I think it would have been just too stark without a bit of pastel in this image. Great job, Jeff.


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August 17, 2010

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Jeff, I find this to be an absolutely lovely image.

My weak area of photography is portraits and I will not make any suggestions here. Leaving critiquing up to those more knowledgeable.

Wonderful image and I've so enjoyed viewing it.
CC


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August 17, 2010

 
mjkellyphotos.com - Michael Kelly

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  The portrait itself is a real beauty, but I find the out of focus left side a major distraction. I am odd man out here, so I may be way off base with this. If it was mine, I would do a square crop removing all most all from the left side and just a sliver from the right. Feel free to ignore this however.


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August 17, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
 
 
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Jeff E Jensen

 
 
Thanks all!

Mike - I see what you are saying on the left side. I'll have to play with it a bit.

Oh, by the way, this is only half of the story. . . . .


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August 17, 2010

 
- Susan M. Reynolds

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  The second two are beautiful also! Love the yawning cutie and the two twins together is just precious!
You are indeed a man of many talents :)


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August 18, 2010

 

Christie R. Bielss
  What a couple of cuties! You've done a great job capturing the sweet innocence of these 2 babies. Would have to agree that some skin softening here would be advantageous so as to even out their skin tones. Other than that, I think they are all precious.


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August 18, 2010

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  O Jeff these are adorable. I don't think I've ever seen you do a baby picture. Is this one of Bean's slings? I think the skin tone looks fine and think each shot you have posted here is equally adorable. Seriously are they twins? The one looks so much bigger than the other. I do love the BW of the twin one....classic looking! :~) I think with the first one the DOF could have been a tad deeper if possible. I'm not sure what kind of lighting setup you had. Please share!


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August 18, 2010

 
- Rita K. Connell

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  oh Jeff these are really really darling, you have maded us all do the AHHHH....S on all of these. congrat's on the EP. I would really like to see Mike's suggestion my eyes did notice the unfocus area right away but not enough to ruin this darling pictue. my favorite is the little girl yawning to cute for words. all them are great and very nicely done. these ones to be proud of .....


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August 19, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thanks all! I appreciate your kind comments.

Aimee - you are right, I have not done a baby shoot before, and yes, this is one of Bean's creations. Yup, they are twins. They are about 3 weeks old.

These were shot using my hot lights and a fill flash.


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August 19, 2010

 

Jillian Danielson
  Sooooooooo cute!!


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August 30, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thanks you Jillian, I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and comment.


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August 30, 2010

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Wonderful finalist, Jeff.
Congrats,
;) CC


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September 15, 2010

 
mjkellyphotos.com - Michael Kelly

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  Great series and another big CONGRATULATIONS!


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September 15, 2010

 
- Ellen H. Robertson

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  Another great one!!
Congrats


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September 15, 2010

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  2 finalists from one shoot and your first time with a baby....awesome!!!! Congrats! :~)


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September 15, 2010

 

Dale Hardin
  WTG Jeff. Congratulations on all. Well done!


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September 15, 2010

 

Anthony L. Mancuso
  Congrats on this excellent finalist Jeff!


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September 15, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thanks all!


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September 15, 2010

 
- Susan M. Reynolds

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  How could they not choose this as a finalist? Congratulatios on your score and a very sweet photo, Jeff!


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September 16, 2010

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Congrats on your 2nd place award!
Well done!
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September 17, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  HUGE CONGRATZ on getting into the winners circle!!!

UB.


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September 17, 2010

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  Congrats Jeff....way to go for the gold! :~)


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September 17, 2010

 
- Susan M. Reynolds

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  First an EP...then a silver now a GOLD! You are a STAR and one very talented photographer! A heartfelt Congratulations on your win, Jeff!


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September 17, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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On your Second Place WINNER! 8o)


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September 17, 2010

 

Teresa H. Hunt
  Congratulations!!!


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September 17, 2010

 

Dale Hardin
  Super Duper Jeff!! Congratulations.


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September 17, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  One of them had to win...so adorable, Jeff! Congratulations on your win!


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September 17, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thanks all!


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September 17, 2010

 
- Ellen H. Robertson

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  For your first baby shoot you outdid yourself. Wonderful!!!!!!
Congrats


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September 18, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thanks you Ellen!


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September 18, 2010

 

Jeana Clark
 
WOW!!!!!
Precious capture!!!
A huge Congrats for
your outstanding Winner!!!


~J~


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September 18, 2010

 

Teresa H. Hunt
  Congratulations on your win Jeff! These are really adorable shots. :)


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September 18, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Congratulations on your Award Winning photograph... Merna


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September 18, 2010

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Absolutely gorgeous Jeff....so precious :-) Congratulations


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September 18, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thank you ladies!


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September 18, 2010

 
- Rita K. Connell

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  just to cute well deserved....


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September 19, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thank you ladies!


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September 19, 2010

 

Anthony L. Mancuso
  Congrats on the gold medal Jeff!


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September 19, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thank you Tony!


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September 19, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  How adorable Jeff, congratulations on your win!


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September 20, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thank you Donna!


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September 20, 2010

 
mjkellyphotos.com - Michael Kelly

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  Congratulations on your win Jeff! You are really taking off.


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September 20, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thank you Mike! I still have a long way to go.


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September 20, 2010

 
- Rosemary Sampson

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  One word, awesome!


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October 16, 2010

 
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  Jeff, belated congratulations on your Win!!!


Dominick


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November 09, 2010

 

Jeff E Jensen
  Thank you Rosemary and Dominick!


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November 09, 2010

 
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