New Portrait (will trade comments)

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

04/12/2006 05:29:13 PM · #1

Took this shot today. Natural light, overcast day.
What do you all think.
I'm quite pleased with it. My model hasn't seen it yet, i hope she likes it.

Thanks for looking

Kev

ericwoo

Nikon Z7II

04/12/2006 05:33:44 PM · #2

left one for ya.

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/12/2006 05:44:09 PM · #3

Left you one.

Edit: Left one for the second one too.

Message edited by author 2006-04-12 18:04:31.

edmeng

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

04/12/2006 05:49:53 PM · #4

Left you a comment.

trnqlty

Nikon D90

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

04/12/2006 05:50:24 PM · #5

The comments already posted hit on the main points. The highlights and sleeve are the biggest issue for me. Since you're using natural light, maybe you could try using a reflector to bounce light up into her face. This would brighten up everything making the highlights less harsh and bringing the eyes out more. Some minor retouching could be done on her skin too, but I don't know how proficient you are with photoshop. Just have fun with it and keep up the good work.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

04/12/2006 05:50:47 PM · #6

Thanks for the comments so far guys, here's another one that i have just edited.

Goint to comment on yours now.

Thanks again, i really do take them on board and try to learn from them.

Kev

trnqlty

Nikon D90

04/12/2006 05:54:33 PM · #7

The overall exposure on the skin is much nicer in the second one. Still, though I find the same issue with the sleeve. Its taking a large chunk of the frame but dosen't really add to the composition. Do you have any with her chin resting on top of the arm instead of the arm being more or less in front of her face? If you do I'd try working with those. If not, now you've got a good idea of something new try next time. Hope this helps.

CHIEFVOLS

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/12/2006 06:01:33 PM · #8

left one for both

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

04/12/2006 06:10:30 PM · #9

Thanks for all the great comments.
OK OK you win. The sleave is wrong
i'm still overall very happy with them. My most succesful model shot. And the one that took the smallest time to set up and the shoot only lasted 5 minutes. Wendy was not very comfortable as a model (first time). But i will be using her again. It's really the first time i've worked with a model (that's not my kids).

trnqlty

Nikon D90

04/12/2006 06:27:50 PM · #10

It's certainly tough working with models for the first time but it only gets easier. I find the hardest part is the fact they expect me to direct their every move when all I want out of them is comfort and to look natural. I've figured out how to get good smiles but I'm really trying to get a better serious/sexy look. Fun stuff :)

hotpasta

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

04/12/2006 06:42:30 PM · #11

Hi Kev,

In both shots the model doesn't seem very comfortable. The frown on her forehead looks that way. The lighting in the shot at the top is also unflattering. You can make a reflector with a piece of cardboard wrapped in foil and that would soften the light a bit.

The second shot is better, but she's not relaxed.

Keep going, you'll get better with practise...

04/12/2006 06:56:30 PM · #12

Think this crop works a little better.

Kev