Please... need opinions on these photos =)

03/30/2005 12:32:54 AM · #1

Hi... during my photoshoot for the In the Beginning challenge I came up with these photos.

I decided not to enter, but would LOVE if you can let me know what you think.

I didn't do any touch-ups, just adjusted contrast and color. This is my first time taking non-traditional portraits and really needs your thoughts.

EDIT: I just posted more pictures on post #19 below

Thanks a bunch!!!

Message edited by author 2005-03-30 13:12:03.

slipintoshadows

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

03/30/2005 12:33:48 AM · #2

Wow... one word - Hot.

gwphoto

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

03/30/2005 12:38:26 AM · #3

Well done.. Nice images.

03/30/2005 12:53:12 AM · #4

Thanks! I am a little worried that the first one is too bright and that the second one is cropped too tightly, but it didn't look right loose. What are your thoughts?

ebertdj

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L

03/30/2005 12:54:23 AM · #5

I really like the one with (is that you) on your back - the look says alot!!!

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

03/30/2005 12:55:17 AM · #6

Yes... that's me =)

ebertdj

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L

03/30/2005 12:56:34 AM · #7

The brighter one is a little bright - I would turn it into a B&W and do some burning here and there... The other I would love to see a wider crop - but maybe that's just the "guy" talking ... do you have the orinal?

eckoe

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

03/30/2005 12:57:11 AM · #8

I really like them both. I'd be interested to see the processing switched though. I think the tighter crop may do better with the whiter look, while the contrast between the apple and the skin would stand out even more on the first one.

ebertdj

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-35mm f/2.8L

03/30/2005 12:58:02 AM · #9

Thought it was you :P - The one may already be a B&W - I have been staring at this screen tooooo long .... LOL

slipintoshadows

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

03/30/2005 12:59:29 AM · #10

Your what I like to call "genetically blessed"

peecee

Canon EOS-5D

03/30/2005 01:00:35 AM · #11

I would have voted them both very highly, excellent poses.

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

03/30/2005 07:09:30 AM · #12

You are soooo beautiful!! What a look in the first one WOW!!! Great photos!!!

srdanz

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

03/30/2005 07:39:00 AM · #13

I would rate the first one ( the lighter one ) higher than the one with a red tones. Probably an 8 or 9 versus a 6 or 7 for the reddish one.

I think that red stocking does not help the apple stand out. If you did not wear any, I'd score it higher. Same goes for the pink background.

For the my preferred photo, the one with you on the back, it may be too bright in places. I'd try with some burning, but use very subtle brush strokes with 3% or less. Don't remove this one from your portfolio it should end up on people's favourite lists.

-Serge

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

03/30/2005 07:57:35 AM · #14

Ohh geez...looks like you've picked yourself up a couple a stalkers there...haha just kidding...photos look great.

03/30/2005 08:04:16 AM · #15

I'm no stalker I just appricate beauty. I call it like I see it.

Corwyn

03/30/2005 08:28:44 AM · #16

All of a sudden I feel like eating an apple....

03/30/2005 09:39:37 AM · #17

Wow! I wasn't expecting such a response =) I feel very flattered reading your posts! I've never tried modeling like this before so I was very nervous about it =) But I needed a model for this and I waited too last minute.

I will work on these photos using your critiques and repost the "new" versions duing my lunch break.

03/30/2005 09:41:35 AM · #18

Don't be nervous at all, you did a great job!!!

03/30/2005 01:06:29 PM · #19

Again... thank you so much for your comments!!!

I just learned my lesson... do not work on photos when you're tired! I saved over my original photos! So I am unable to recrop this looser. However, I did make some modifications and added a different photo to the mix. Please let me know what you like best and what areas I should work on. I really would like to get this perfected before I start doing these types of portraits for others. =)

Thanks!

03/30/2005 01:49:44 PM · #20

Once again I must say WOW!!! I really like the new poses also. Great colors in all of them. These are some of the most sensual photos I have ever seen. You don't need to do these for others you have a perfect model in yourself. Very beautiful!!!

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

03/30/2005 04:28:41 PM · #21

Thanks!

Which of each pose do you all prefer? I am posting them right here in black and white. Do you like the color tinting in my other ones better than b&w? Also, for "Thinking of You" I burned the background a little, do you like it better that way or with it over-exposed (I did this in my last post).

Thanks Again!

srdanz

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

03/30/2005 04:37:30 PM · #22

I like this one the best.

GoldBerry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

03/30/2005 04:51:36 PM · #23

Congrats - these are all very good!

I'm not into chicks, but if I were I'd prefer brunettes. What a great model, she looks very comfy infront of a camera.