What a cute photo! I love the connection between father and baby. I like also your close crop, it really gives a sense of intimacy to the photo. The one thing I would probably change is the conversion. I like it in black and white but I would brighten it a bit (to make the skin tones less gray). Sweet photo.

I love the closeness of this photo. You can really see the affection Dad has for his child. I also appreciate the black and white, but would love to see this in color because the babies eyes are so striking here, it makes me wonder if they’re blue, green, or grey and I’d like to see them! Beautifully done! I can’t get over the love in this shot!

This is adorable! I love the that the father is consoling her & you can see the tears in her eye’s. The only thing I would change is the color it’s a little on the grey side, I would like it brightened up a bit & they greys darkened up a tad. I think this is perfect in black & white, I personally love black & white photos. Good job :)

AWWW! So sweet, with that little tear running down her cheek and Daddy giving her a kiss on the other. I like how his nose is smooshed with the kiss–he’s really into it!

I agree with Eileen–the skin tones are gray and I think gives the baby a doll-like feel and not a real-baby feel. So, I’d brighten up the skin tones.

I like the close-crop, too.

What a great moment to capture! Her eyes are just amazing and the tear on the check is so precious. I agree with the others and gray is a little flat on the little girl’s face. This is a perfect moment to have in black and white…you really see the emotion and it just melts your heart. Great photo!

I love this image. You captured a great moment. As a father of a girl just a bit older this evokes significant emotion. I agree with the comments above regarding the grey tones. I would also take a look at darkening the shadows. I like the crop but would also consider coming in even tighter. Coming in from the left would move the contact between father and daughter out of the center of the frame. The greatness of this moment will always override any perceived shortcomings for me. If it were me and my daughter, this would be an image that I would treasure forever!! Well done!!!

simply adorable … i adore the emotion and the tears still welled-up in the eyes. i too agree with what’s already been said … if possible … maybe even make the little one’s eyes sharper add a little sparkle. i love this image in black ‘n white … as i truly believe it speaks more volumes than if it was in color. keep creating … and kudos to you! ~jan

What a beautiful moment to capture!! I love all of the emotion seeping out of this photograph! Even though I like the closeness of the crop I might suggest stepping back just a bit and off centering. The would increase the drama of the moment even more. But I LOOOVE the black and white and feel like it is perfect for this moment. That tear is killing me! In a good way. ;-) Nice work!

I LOVE the intamacy of this photo!! Great job of capturing the bond between father and daughter. I would have added more contrast, making the skin tones lighter and black areas darker…I love the way your cropped in tight to give the photo a more compelling feeling!!! GREAT JOB

Way to capture a moment, the love is obvious, priceless shot. I would like the crop even tighter, so that both heads are cut not just one, or step back to see complete heads of both. Hope this makes sense.
I love the black and white. All I see is the emotions, no distractions.

Love this photo! My ‘someday’ dream shot! As I scroll through…I see your settings and am confused by the SS (shutter speed)…how do you choose that. Love the pic…so clean, so intimate! Great shot!

Absolutely love the connection and emotion that you captured! I love black and white conversions, but I agree with the previous comments about brightening it up to make the skin look a little less grey. The babies eyes look incredible! Great photo!

This is beautiful! Such a great capture. Great job! I agree with the previous comments regarding brightening up the skin and darkening the shadows. I LOVE the black and white! Excellent choice! You captured a very special moment beautifully.

I have always been fascinated with black and white photos. I love the emotion being shown by the father. Yes, I totally agree with adding a bit more of darkening the shadows for a stronger feel. But nevertheless, it is great photo!

I love the fact that you have been brave enough to get a great shot of a baby crying – I have barely seen this kind of reportage from family photography (babies aren’t always completely comforted and settled after all!).
I agree with the others that the tone across the face is a little fact, and I am wondering if the eyes look a little too glassy amongst it all. It is a little doll like. Did you do much work on his skin is post production? I might not have done that. After all, leaving in a post crying upset face is a part of the reality of this beautiful moment. :)

Beautiful emotion. Love the composition. Black and white looks great! Would like to see a colored version, maybe with a faded antique look. Love to play with different presets in LR, can change a great photo into a completely different photo.

What a great daddy! You can see the love and sweetness between these two so clearly in this shot. I wonder what this shot looked like in color–seems like you might even get a little more intensity out of the emotion of the moment with a pop of color from the baby’s sweater.

Nicely done, and I agree that it is rare that a photographer dares to shoot while the baby is upset. I love that you did that!