#1
by breadfan35

Comment:
Composition: Good job placing the eyes at the top of the frame.

Lighting/Exposure: I am loving the way the light falls off into shadow that isn't quite shadow. Retention of details is wonderful.

Pose: Very nice head tilt :)

Suggestions for Improvements: I am lamenting the loss of half your right ear. :)

Very nice first portrait. You command the lighting well. I look forward to seeing more.

Hue Are You?
by jhess77

Comment:
Composition: I like the placement of the person in the catchlight. Very nice.

Lighting/Exposure: Your light is wonderful and your focus is spot on. The reflection looks almost menacing.

Pose: N/A

Suggestions for Improvements: I think you could lose the top of this down to just above your eyebrow and it would improve the viewing experience.

That is a very nice eye and you brought a bit of interest to it with the reflection. Very nicely done.

Well My Eye Has 24mp/cm^2
by incubus

Comment:
Composition: I am digging the placement of the magnifier. It really commands attention.

Lighting/Exposure: You have nice transitions from light to shadow. I like the soft light and the catchlights in the magnifier.

Pose: Perfect for what you are trying to achieve.

Suggestions for Improvements: I can't really think of any.

This is a very clever idea and very well executed.

Familiar to Me
by jhess77

Comment:
Composition: I really like this angle. I am not fond of the arm there... assuming you are holding the cam? :)

Lighting/Exposure: Catchlights are nice. The light is harsh on the top of your head though.

Pose: I never really go for a shot where both eyes are on an even line. I like to see just a bit of a head tilt.

Suggestions for Improvements: Room between you and the wall behind you. A shot at f4 or f3.5 would have helped the composition, methinks. Perhaps a bit of diffusion for that light :)

A very nice first portrait for this SC. I am feeling like you are a little angry with the expression :)

overtaken
by photokariangel

Comment:
Composition: I love love love love the tight crop here and the placement of your eye in the frame. Your fingers make lovely leading lines.

Lighting/Exposure: Spot on.

Pose: Creepy positioning of the hand.

Suggestions for Improvements: None.

This is very striking. Nicely done!

Day 04 - Jeehe
by shalrath

Comment:
Composition: Again, it's lovely that she is lying down and there is headspace above her. It really adds a lot to the shot.

Lighting/Exposure: Your flare is wonderful. Is that an earring or just a spot of light under her head there?

Pose: Lovely profile shot.

Suggestions for Improvements: I'd like to see she shadows darkened a bit.

You are doing some wonderful portrait work here. I can't wait to see more :)

Day 03 - Jeehe
by shalrath

Comment:
Composition: I like that you positioned her in the bottom of the frame and that she is lying down. It works.

Lighting/Exposure: The backlighting is beautiful and the light in her eyes is fantastic.

Pose: I like the way you have her head turned. She has a lovey nose.

Suggestions for Improvements: I'd like to see more light on this side of her. Just to balance the lighting out.

She is such a pretty girl. I am guessing she is your new girlfriend? :) I know I'd be dating someone I put on my Christmas card.

Young Indiana Jones
by stupidcat

Comment:
Composition: I like his positioning in the frame. But, I like mysterious negative space :)

Lighting/Exposure: I am particularly fond of the kicker light you have there in the back. Though his hat seems to be in perfect focus, his face/shirt seem a little oof.

Pose: This pose is perfect for what you are attempting to convey.

Suggestions for Improvements: Try closing that shutter down to f4 or f5.6 to avoid the oof areas when your camera focuses on the closest object that is lit OR force it to focus where you want it to. I would like to see a rim light, like the one on his hair/hat, on his shoulder/torso as well.

I have your type of camera and used it for over a year and a half. If you have any questions, I would be happy to help. Overall this is an excellent low-key photograph. I see improvement. Keep em comin :)

Stopped Motion
by Matthew

Comment:
This image is just stunning!! A perfect lighting situation, complimentary colours across the board... New fave!

Day 3: Haley
by socalsteve

Comment:
Composition: Her positioning in the frame is lovely.

Lighting/Exposure: I love the warm light on her that feels like a sunset. I am not sure why you chose f1.8? Unless it's a really close up photo, it causes too much to be out of focus for a portrait.

Pose: I really like the way you have her posed here. However, she looks a little stiff holding it :)

Suggestions for Improvements: Higher f-stop. Even at 3.5 you are still going to get that beautiful bokeh in the bg. When posing a child, explain to them what you want them to do, then let them rest for a moment (break down the pose) and have them go back into it naturally. With a kid this age, she will remember what position you had her in :)

That little girl is just adorable. Her smile is so winning :)