Moreno Linda
by SquishyB

Comment:
First things first, be very careful with despeckle and reduce noise on portraits. They make skin look plasticy, which they have done here.

The lighting you used looks nice, although I think I can see you in her eyes, which is a bit distracting.

I know you were going for the eyes here, but when you get close to a subject you risk the dog-nose effect, making the nose seem disproportionately large. Would be better to step back and zoom more, which has the effect of flattening the image some.

Tamara
by Makka

Comment:
I'm not sure about this one either. I like the pose and definitely the model, but the lighting seems a bit awkward. You seem to have adequate fill, but on the face the shadows don't seem to be filled as much as they are on the body. I'm thinking maybe her hair is blocking the fill? Not sure.

Also, the hot spots on the model's left knee and right shin are a bit distracting. I'm thinking the key light was just a bit hot and thus making the fill look weird as well.

Message edited by author 2006-12-29 19:42:41.

LoveKnights Head Shots
by Jason_Cross

Comment:
Very nice headshot. Nice lighting and capture of txture in the face. I really can't think of any way to improve this shot. Well done.

Greyman
by faidoi

Comment:
Looks like he smoked ONE too many ;-)

Working in natural light and natural situations, to me, is much more of a challenge than studio portraits. You've done well here. DoF looks really good. You've captured him at just the right moment.

at eleven
by ErinM

Comment:
She is VERY photogenic and you seem to capture her at her best.

a life long lived
by ErinM

Comment:
OK, this one brought a tear to my eye, lovely capture and touching story.

angle of repose
by ErinM

Comment:
OK, I LOVE the eyes on this one!

dreamer
by ErinM

Comment:
I gave this a nine in voting. So, you did well. :-) Nice lighting, nice DoF, nice capture. It has everytihing a portrait needs to do well.

josh.jpg
by jfriesen

Comment:
LOL, funny expression :-) For just messing with your camera, this is not bad at all. Not exactly sure where the light sources are, but I think a reflector in front of you would help decrease those shadows a bit.

baby3.jpg
by nomad469

Comment:
Hey, I need this shot in MY portfolio ;-)