Fire within, fire without

My body is an oven...

Strobist info: Nikon D50 with on-camera Sunpak flash bounced off ceiling and triggering (with eBay slave triggers) two off-camera flash units (SB 600 and SB 28), which are aimed through a glass vase behind me. Both off-camera flashes were set to 1/4 power.

Obviously, the hair has had some photoshoppery, but the lighting effects are real.

Thanks to Steph for loaning me a couple flash units.

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(232 comments)

artsy_T says:

oh wow!! amazing job here!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

jbird says:

Beautiful. That sweet baby is going to love these pictures when he/she gets older. Not your average bathtub shot. :-)

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Tojosan says:

Can I megaFave this one?! Totally wonderful J. Seriously one of the best I've seen recently. Great execution on this.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

berrimbillah says:

This is an incredibly beautiful picture. Talk about glowing!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

regularjoe says:

masterful...
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tshane says:

Trouble ahead, trouble behind?

Great image!!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

powerbooktrance says:

stunning! this is beautiful.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

mrbill78636 says:

....and so the species will endure.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

April says:

oh. holy. wow.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

~Coquí says:

wow..very nice!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

free wind spirit says:

Beautiful! Enjoy the fresh baked cookies. They will surely be all gobbled up in a few years... I kid you not!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Caroriley says:

Perfect !!!!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

calvin's dad says:

holy flambe!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

KristinHayes says:

You are so beautiful.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

simis says:

Way cool shot, I reallllllllyyyyyy like it!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Pam D V says:

Love it!! very dramatic.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

lalalaa Dolce Vita says:

*clap clap clap* Very Nice! I love it!

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

leefly says:

Neat.

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

brighterworlds says:

You so totally rule!!! :) This is awesome.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

pbrat says:

amazing oven....
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Christy9799 says:

whoa, amazing.

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

iknowmychicken says:

Oh my goodness. Maternal photography was nothing before you!

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Computer Science Geek says:

You're totally radiant!

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

JKönig says:

so.

fucking.

fabulous.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Madirakshi says:

Dang girl, this is SO cool!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

J. Star says:

Thanks so much everyone! :D
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

former.ly [deleted] says:

whoah, Woman wondrous! amazing shot.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Coogan Photo says:

Does the baby have Super Powers?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Mary Jane 2040 says:

Magnificent.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

susiejulie says:

this is incredible! super wow.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

spokanitis says:

Such talent and humor. Love it!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

neon.mamacita says:

wow!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ElOhBee says:

We're not worthy!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

•boing to the boing• says:

BEST. MOMMY SHOT. ON FLICKR.
that is all.
i LURVE you, and that schweet belleh.
xxoo
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Esther17 says:

holy belly moly!

awesome, J, simply awesome. :-)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Mayr says:

Go, mama, go.
You are amazing.
Pregnancy really does nice things with your hair, huh? lol
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

life by design says:

Most amazing EVER!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

poopoorama says:

Best. Photo. Ever.

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tamelyn says:

this is everything a pregnancy shot should be.
awesome, J.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

solodad300 says:

Any moment...a miracle. The oven's just makin' sure the bread is rising.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

lucy_nka says:

Beautifully done!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

drewbic says:

but... but... that's not .. um.. how ... your hair is? all the time?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael.DK says:

Your hair is fantastic!! Great lighting.

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

my hovercraft is full of eels says:

Unbelievably talented and incredibly beautiful!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

leafy says:

... eruhm, your uh, hair is like on fire ...
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

potkettleblack says:

dang, girl, you're on fire.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Scoutj says:

speechless!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Dick Pigg says:

Nice one!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Huynh Pham says:

Beautifull
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

puck90 says:

wow
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

RoBeRtO!!! says:

Great work!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ifou331 (away) [deleted] says:

that is one extremely cool photo. cheers.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

oatmeal2000 says:

crazy cool

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Somesh Goyal says:

What imagery!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

pwmartin says:

Wow!! What a beautiful, powerful shot!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Maakx says:

Congratulations!
Your Picture becomes Nominee of "Five Stars"
Please add this photo to.
Super Picks Of Five Stars Photographers !
Please tag your photo FiveStarsPhotograph
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Tsai Photography says:

extremely cool
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

anyes☆ says:

Wow!!!!!! looks amazing!!! well done 4 Explore!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt, or Matthew says:

As has been said, definitely not your usual pregnant bathtub photo. This is really great. The effect on the hair and the light from the back is fantastic.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

lolwa says:

amazing..
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

elois4s says:

Questa foto è bellissima vorrei tanto avere un bimbo con amore ma la persona giusta non esiste
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tonyng says:

Expecting mother in bright
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Acuarelas says:

Neat Shot!!!

Very Creative!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

saleire says:

I love how you have the light of creation and the fire of survival in this picture. Glorious........something almost God-like about it. I can hear the heavens scream........Earth Mother!!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Dancing star says:

Wow! Wonderful and wild! Love it.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

andzer says:

This photo deserves to be in Chercher la Femme.
May tag it "ChercherlaFemme".

This is an excellent photo!!!
Accept this symbolic ancient prize and admit your photo to a noble contest among the finest in:
www.flickr.com/groups/ysplix/
and please remember to tag this photo Ysplix
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeremy-G says:

beyond words..
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Flying Fin says:

love the rendered effect!
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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Dimitri Depaepe says:

This photo has been selected for
The Golden Dreams (Invite Only + 50 Faves/Comment On 2)

Add this photo to http://www.flickr.com/groups/thegoldendreams/
( Invite Only and +50 Faves-Comment On 2).
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Cortez77_fr <camera addict> says:

Beautiful energy's capture !
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

yinyang says:

so well done J!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

vera_bing says:

wow, excellent ! amazing work
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tintinian says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Empyrean People (invite only) - post 1 award 2 in the pool, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

* sharon - sparkles * says:

You look so powerful and feminine. :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

*n3wjack's world in pixels says:

very cool shot
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Boso says:

Best pregnant photo I've ever seen!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

goaTTee says:

Yeah well I'm still too stunned to comment :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

ohtiniel8957 says:

l love you kiss
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

°° Mazajya Qtr °° [deleted] says:

amaaaazing
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

johnatanribeiro says:

gostei muito obrigado bom dia thal
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

tealdaze says:

Your hair on FIRE! Very cool.

WOW photo!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Marianna* says:

OMG !!! such a great shot!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Alvaro J. Carrillanca [deleted] says:

lovely!

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Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Jef Harris says:

You know, I really like this. And you know people would really like this right away, didn't you?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

birdyboo says:

Congratulations! Your image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's Top 10 most interesting photos. (It is/was on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10 Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

-jamza says:

WOW awesome!
Seen on explore...
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

mjd-s says:

Go us pregnant ladies (^_^)!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

vigilantenun says:

Holy crap. Talk about a beautiful pregnancy. Phenomenal. Seriously. J Star, please continue to amaze me. Seriously. BTW, you should make this a print and sell it. Pharm companies with ads in women's health magazines. Finance that kid's college. Just saying.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

mrapplegate says:

Love this shot. Ovens rock ! ;)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

itzshanon says:

Super Mom! - Love it
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

begutierrez says:

you look so beautiful!!! can't wait to meet the little one :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Gustavo Muleey says:

increible

Seleccionada como GRAN FOTO!
Gran Grupo
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

The_Four_Horsemen says:

awesome effort !!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

G r e n says:

incredibly cool!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

mynicksurname says:

no words!
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frenegundo says:

Super work of art.
Congratulations
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

Wow... this is outstanding. #1 in Explore currently, too. Well-deserved!

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patisfaction ~ censored [deleted] says:

wooohaaaa
fantabulous pregnant H-airtime !
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

katoro says:

woww!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

His Frogness says:

outstanding image !
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )