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Location
This was taken in my friend’s farmhouse in her bedroom the week of her son’s birth.Time
Late morningLighting
I used a black sheet behind him to darken the look and diffuse the bright light for a more dramatic shot.Equipment
Canon Rebel no flash.Inspiration
This was a newborn shoot and due to how pale he is, I found the dark background and that contrast to really provide a better highlighting of him overall.Editing
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A 50 mm prime is my go to portrait lensFeedback
Absorb the moment and try to represent it as it is without too much staging.