Lighting is Different

[Christy Talbott]

Thank you for commenting and for your honesty Marvin. Saying that the subject should be lit to flatter and bring out their character does of course make good sense. The photo of the baby isn't truly flattering to her, I thought mostly because of her expression which I don't mind altering.... Can you explain specifically why the lighting doesn't work?

I liked this photo better of the boy; his mom liked the one above. I guess this photo isn't ideal either...?

edit: If I was to use this one, I'd probably turn his eyes to the viewer and give him a more attractive pose by moving and dropping his shoulders somewhat.