Family shot?? Hang on... mask on then!

[Dan Cattermole]

I thought it was about time I wore my mask for this family shot... sorry, I know, Halloween was ages ago, but I can't help myslef. lol

I did this at home with a reflector and diffuser brollie set up, remote trigger in the hand, and about 10 shots later this is the result..... Not bad for a D.I.Y job I think.... I couldn't find a mask that had a clean shaven look to it so I thought this one would do. lol

Thanks for looking

 

[Dave Moss]

Great portrait Dan

 

[Brian Moore]

Delightful, Danno!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Nice one Dan, or should that be 'stunt Dan' - because we really don't know if it's you in the picture

Nice catch light in the eyes, and everyone is looking at the camera - result!

 

[Darren Turner]

aww how good is that, great idea turned out really well especially to have the kids looking straight at the camera as well...........awesome

 

[Ralph Thornton]

Your family will cherish this photo for a long time to come. Make sure it is preserved well. Very nice work Dan!

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Thanks guys. Really do appreciate the comments.

 

[Brodie Jackson]

What a beautiful family you have, Dan
lovely photo

 

[Hamish Gill]

Aaaaaagh this is the worst mask yet! Where did you find that one?
Lovely shot of your missis and kids spoiled I think by your constant need to wierd things up with these horrific Halloween masks!!!

Hahaha!
You know your a pretty boy really
Great shot mate! You should stick that in your Xmas cards to family ... It's perfect for that sort of thing!

 

[Pete Askew]

Excellent family shot there Dan, I like it. Interesting that you are the one looking the most relaxed - it's only the 10th shot! But why are you all leaning you heads to the right?

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Thanks guys.
Hamish, I stole this mask from the back of a costume shop rejects bin, it was gathering dust, wouldn't sell at all, put it to 'good' use!! Lol
I think that's the idea me and the wife agreed, into the Christmas cards it going.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

But why are you all leaning you heads to the right?

It's the way I've cropped and angled it to get everyone in frame.... I'll put the original up later, see what you think.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

This is the original Uncropped/Untilted full colour of the B&W square crop shown.

Not sure how else I could crop it, straight seems a bit unoriginal and dull, but then tilting it made it obvious by how the wife's hair was hanging........Maybe a case of catch 22?

Can anyone help?? or do you think I could get away of the B&W tilted in the xmass cards for relatives??

 

[Dan Cattermole]

oh, it also helped with the crop to get rid of the remote you can see in my hand.

 

[Allan Batchelor]

Nice mate and without any incidents as well lol.

I can accept the mask but its a bit early for the crimbo cardy

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Nice mate and without any incidents as well lol.

I can accept the mask but its a bit early for the crimbo cardy

Ah, I'm such a Humbug when it comes to christmas as it wasn't an eventful time nearly 12years back, but having children I can't show that spirit during this festive time of the year. lol.

 

[Davie Hudson]

brilliant picture

 

[Garry Lee]

It's very good but in the course of time it will be brilliant. That's why you must take such shots!

 

[Gordon Lindsay]

Really good family shot Dan, the kids are adorable.