AddyB&W.jpg
by -Bec-

Comment by yanko:
This is a good one. I love the look on his face and the catchlights in his eyes. Really a nice professional looking photo. If this was mine I probably would dodge the eyes just a tad to see what it looked like. Actually that would probably just be feeding my editing addiction more so than trying to improve an already perfect image. :P

Girl in Green
by -Bec-

Comment by yanko:
Wonderful lighting and color. What a fitting shot for the challenge! I didn't vote in this challenge but if I did, I couldn't see myself giving anything lower than a 7.

That flowing hair and her expression makes me wonder how this would look in another crop. I know this was entered for the green challenge and the crop you used works well for that purpose but I'm wondering if a much tighter crop would help convey your daughter's expression and personality better. For example, when I pull this in photoshop I cut off a bit from the top so part of her hat is missing and from the bottom I cut off up to where her hair ends. It's a little more square like, but for me anyway, it adds something that compliments the way she is posing. If I had more to work with on the left side I might also think about going with a more landscape look with the crop example I gave.

Anyway just some random thoughts. This is very good and I could only wish to produce professional looking images like this. Good luck in future challenges!

Emily-PP.jpg
by -Bec-

Comment by yanko:
I really like this one. The lighting is great and sets a very nice mood. The composition is also good. I particularly like how the dress flows at the bottom filling the frame nicely. I noticed you've used the same backdrop as Makka in the photos I commented on. However here I like the way you used it better which is more subtle yet more involved in the shot if that makes sense. Speaking of which, my knowledge in these model shoots is extremely limited so I may make some silly uneducated observations along the way. Just FYI. :)

As for the post processing I love it. The whole thing just fits well together. I especially like how the bottom part of the dress looks and fades off a bit at the bottom. The only thing I might think about changing is removing the sharp edge halo where the dress cuts off at the top on her chest. I'd just blur that a little so it didn't glow as much. Other than that it's perfect! :)

Crystal Drop
by -Bec-

Comment by Marston:
Great Shot, this was one of my top votes.
I think that you needed to balance the bokeh at the top with a couple below the jewelry,but great colours and well done.
One of the few that really met the challenge I believe.

Amy.jpg
by -Bec-

Comment by SJCarter:
Another good capture! She's very photogenic - and you take her picture well! I like her expression and the playful mood. Very nice.

Lizzie3633.jpg
by -Bec-

Comment by SJCarter:
Little Miss Attitude! HA I like the expression and lighting on her, but the background seems a bit busy - my eye kept wandering from the subject. Boy is she going to be a handful! Nice job.

Amy - Oh No!!.jpg
by -Bec-

Comment by SJCarter:
I really like this! What a great capture. The expression, lighting, and colors are all terrific. Nice work!

Crystal Drop
by -Bec-

Comment by Tygerr:
Really nice use of bokeh to bejewel the background...

Crystal Drop
by -Bec-

Comment by raish:
Terrific idea. I think it needs some colour contrast somewhere, or maybe another boldly structured element in the composition. Right now it's too close to 'just another' piece of jewellery on velvet. One to work on?

Crystal Drop
by -Bec-

Comment by ericpi:
Very nice. Almost hypnotizing.