Me
by pram

Comment by theodor38:
i really like this portrait.. i am a fan of portraits myself..nice subtle lighting and shadows...

David and Michelle
by pram

Comment by theodor38:
this one is interesting.. i actually like it.. there is a weird color cast again but this time it adds to the oveall mood of the picture and it works towards a better outcome.. only if you framed this image so that th e2 people were mor to the left thus creating "the rule of thirds".. that would have added extra interest..

Los Angeles Wedding Reception Dancing Mother
by pram

Comment by theodor38:
Dont get me wrong but i wanna be cruelly honest with you.. because i often wanted other people to tell me what i am doing wrong so that i can improve perhaps.. so here i go:
1-white balance is all off in this scene, notice the red color cast in the entire frame. that is created by the indoor lighting and becasue of different color temperatures cameras sometimes have hard time interepreting the lighting data.. so it is best to tke pictures in a controlled lighting environment as much as possible.. or if youhave the option you can try your camera's custom white balance settings
2- i dont see anything interesting in this frame.. it has a snapshot kinda feel and doesnt matter how we want to believe that every photo we photographers take is the best, trh truth is sometimes you have to look at thigns from different perspectives and try to create and emotional impact.. a dramatic effect if you will..
3- there is not enough detail in this picture either.. and that is probably due to use of flash and not enough lighting again...
hope you take this criticism the good way.. i dont want to be rude in anyway.. just trying to help...

Message edited by author 2004-05-08 06:03:08.