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37 Comments | Report
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots July 19, 2014
Beautiful portrait shot! Awarded.
melissapapaj Platinum
melissapapaj September 01, 2014
Thank you very much :)
tmlakshmi PRO
 
tmlakshmi September 01, 2014
congrats
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melissapapaj September 01, 2014
Thank you
StevenLewis
 
StevenLewis September 01, 2014
Magnificent shot congrats on the award
melissapapaj Platinum
melissapapaj September 01, 2014
Thank you very much :)
AlanJakarta
 
AlanJakarta September 01, 2014
Smashing portrait. Congratulations on being a Runner-up.
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melissapapaj January 08, 2015
Thank you Alan :)
Batesrc2 PRO+
 
Batesrc2 September 02, 2014
Beautiful.
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melissapapaj January 08, 2015
Thank you :)
AliAlzuhair
 
AliAlzuhair September 02, 2014
Beautiful!
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melissapapaj January 08, 2015
Thank you :)
michaelallen_0367 Platinum
 
michaelallen_0367 September 06, 2014
Beautiful
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melissapapaj January 08, 2015
Thank you :)
Arzhtatiana
 
Arzhtatiana September 06, 2014
Nice work!
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melissapapaj January 08, 2015
Thank you :)
dorothypierini-rodgers
 
dorothypierini-rodgers September 07, 2014
She is beautiful! Those eyes are perfect!
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melissapapaj January 08, 2015
Thank you :) I am a little biased ;)
janel1969
 
janel1969 September 20, 2014
Stunning
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melissapapaj January 08, 2015
Thank you :)
sarahparker
 
sarahparker December 11, 2014
What a doll! Beautiful portrait
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melissapapaj December 13, 2014
Thank you Sarah :)
gondmagdi Premium
 
gondmagdi December 23, 2014
amazing capture !
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melissapapaj January 08, 2015
Thank you :)
gondmagdi Premium
 
gondmagdi December 23, 2014
amazing capture !
kathymuhle PRO+
 
kathymuhle January 07, 2015
Wonderful shot! The contrasts and her eye make this a stunning photo that stands out from all the others. Great job! :) KM
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melissapapaj January 08, 2015
Thank you :)
GEFAELL
 
GEFAELL January 11, 2015
With these so beautiful models is easy to take great pictures. Just kidding; besides the beauty of the girl, you did a great job!
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melissapapaj March 02, 2015
Thank you :)
elainebealsmith
 
elainebealsmith January 15, 2015
Sooooo BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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melissapapaj March 02, 2015
Thank you :)
Unoeilsurlavie
 
Unoeilsurlavie February 28, 2015
magnificent portrait
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melissapapaj March 02, 2015
Thank you :)
dareco
 
dareco May 08, 2015
voted
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melissapapaj June 18, 2015
Thank you Dareco :)
inesgardea Ultimate
 
inesgardea May 15, 2015
As the Title goes, BEAUTIFUL
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melissapapaj June 18, 2015
Thank you Inesgardea :)
ferdhart
 
ferdhart May 16, 2015
What a beauty! Classic portrait!
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melissapapaj June 18, 2015
Thank you Ferdhart :)
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots May 28, 2015
Congrats!
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melissapapaj June 18, 2015
Thank you :)
AlanC
 
AlanC June 18, 2015
Congrats! This has won the People's Choice. A very sweet portrait of a young lady wrapped in in sweet pink shawl. Well shot! :-)
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melissapapaj June 18, 2015
Thank you so very much Alan :)
julianlynchphotographer
 
julianlynchphotographer June 18, 2015
Congratulations again Melissa. Striking shot.
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melissapapaj June 18, 2015
Thank you Julian :)
dOnni3
 
dOnni3 July 05, 2015
love at first sight
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melissapapaj January 15, 2016
Thanks Donni!
jeevanandham
 
jeevanandham July 12, 2016
super shot she is so cute
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melissapapaj August 02, 2016
Thank you
Infocuz
 
Infocuz August 02, 2016
The contrast between the red and the green is beautiful. I also love that she has green eyes that match the background. The pose isn't awkward at all and that little girl is the perfect model. She has very nice facial features.
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melissapapaj August 02, 2016
Thank you. She is my daughter, so I think she's cute :) But then again, I'm a bit biased...
Byronfairphotography PRO+
 
Byronfairphotography October 25, 2016
Lovely eyes
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melissapapaj October 27, 2016
HAha! My daughter says "Thank you" :)
harmeetsingh
 
harmeetsingh October 12, 2019
Wonderful
maharajkarisher
 
maharajkarisher November 19, 2019
Congrats! Beautiful image taken.
marialinaferraro
 
marialinaferraro November 21, 2019
linda menina. Ótima foto
Beautifully_Soft
 
Beautifully_Soft December 13, 2019
Doesn't get any better that this. Big props.
robertosantorini
 
robertosantorini January 26, 2020
Bellissimaaaa...
photoartography
 
photoartography March 23, 2020
Lovely photo!!
Alisajidzaidi
 
Alisajidzaidi May 02, 2020
Lot of activity in her eyes, marvelous take
marcdewitt PRO
 
marcdewitt May 17, 2020
Hi Melissa. Is it just me, or is this reminiscent of the famous Natl Geo photo of the Afghan girl? Don't know if this is the look you were trying to create, but it resonates with me.
SightsbyCF
 
SightsbyCF June 07, 2020
Beautiful
HuaweiP30Lite
 
HuaweiP30Lite May 17, 2023
Whatever you do, sweet darling, don't grow up! 💗
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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this just off the side of the road in Mountain Green, UT.

Time

Taken just before dusk in August

Lighting

Taken with a bit of fill flash mostly for the catch light, other than that natural light.

Equipment

Nikon D700, 70-200 f/2.8 Nikon lens.

Inspiration

I wanted a beautiful picture of my daughter and had done some with flowers, but liked the idea of a scarf.

Editing

Very little, mostly just contrast, and white balance adjustment

In my camera bag

I have two Nikon D700's, a 24-70 f/2.8 Nikon lens, a 70-200 f/2.8 Nikon lens, a 300mm f/2.8 Nikon lens for wildlife with a 2x extender, a 50mm f/1.8 Nikon Lens, a 60mm f/2.8 Nikon macro lens, and a 16mm f/2.8 Nikon fisheye lens.

Feedback

Honestly, the only advice I have for this particular shot is to have a patient, child/subject that enjoys being in front of the camera.

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