P&S Day 4: Jess
by socalsteve

Comment by Kelli:
It's not really the pose that's awkward, it's the crop. She looks kind of amputated in an odd way, lol. Really though, you are on the right tract and these are wonderful for the first time.

P&S Day 4: Jess
by socalsteve

Comment by LilKnytt:
Steve,

this is a nice shot. Though I have to agree with others that the pose seems a bit cumbersome. But the more I think of it, the more I believe the next poster is right.... it's the crop. If we saw her elbow & second hand it would appear different. But she seems happy in it & that's what counts. My thoughts would be f/stop.... I was told to shoot at a larger f/stop when I shot Andrea's. I shot with the 70-200 at f/2.8, wide open, just to ensure shallow dof. Here you're shooting at f/5. At say f/2.8 you'd reduce her "lines" by her eyes as most women don't like to see those this clearly.

Past that I think the lighting is lovely & that you've got a nice shot here.

Lil

Message edited by author 2008-05-05 19:40:35.

P&S Day 4: Jess
by socalsteve

Comment by socalsteve:

Originally posted by Art Roflmao: Originally posted by socalsteve: Wait - I only see one hand.... He's peeking below the crop. ;-) Lighting is great here. Would echo the awkward pose comment though. idnic is really good at these kinds of portraits - you might check her portfolio for posing ideas.

Not sure I understand how it's awkward, she was just laying there. Would it appear better if her legs were straight out behind her instead of "stacked?"

P&S Day 4: Jess
by socalsteve

Comment by roz:
she really is so beautiful .. your portrait really is fantastic ... :)

P&S Day 3: Jess
by socalsteve

Comment by roz:
just beautiful .. a wonderful model and a WOW for a first photo shoot .. you've got everything perfect .. :)

P&S Day 4: Jess
by socalsteve

Comment by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by socalsteve: Wait - I only see one hand....

He's peeking below the crop. ;-)
Lighting is great here. Would echo the awkward pose comment though. idnic is really good at these kinds of portraits - you might check her portfolio for posing ideas.

P&S Day 3: Jess
by socalsteve

Comment by Art Roflmao:
Can't add to what was already stated, but would add that you may be able to process the flaws out if you can't reshoot. I'll also add fwiw: Very beautiful lady and a lovely smile.

P&S Day 4: Jess
by socalsteve

Comment by socalsteve:
Wait - I only see one hand....

P&S Day 4: Jess
by socalsteve

Comment by Budya:
This looks pretty good. Her one hand look like it is twice the size of the other. But the lighting on the face is pretty good and she looks comfortable.

P&S Day 3: Jess
by socalsteve

Comment by Budya:
She is really beautiful. I think Kelly got them all. Your lighting is a bit harsh but the shadow between her breast adn her shirt bothers me most. Her shirt looks really textured -- it is a bit distracting for me as I keep looking at the shirt and not her face.