first portrait edit, comments please

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

09/03/2006 10:48:20 AM · #1

I'm looking for a little constructive criticism on this pic. A few comments on what I've done right and wrong would be greatly appreciated.

David Newland

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

09/03/2006 10:52:05 AM · #2

I'd have just a " little " more light at the back there.
Or I'd see how it looks in black and white too ?
But for a first attempt it's fine !

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

09/03/2006 11:03:58 AM · #3

I would lighten just a little, maybe something like this.

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/03/2006 11:05:54 AM · #4

I agree with SG, she pops out even more like this.

I love her pose and the way she pops out of the background! Maybe try to avoid flashlight, the shadows are a bit harsh.

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

09/03/2006 11:25:45 AM · #5

Thanks very much guys, I'll give it another go and post here again. I've got a few shots of her from today and I'm gradually working my way through them... I used the built in flash on my D50 for this one... but I'm in the market for an SB600 this week. We've (myself and the girl in the photo here) decided to continue taking portraits like this outdoors everywhere we go so I figured rather than carting lighting around I'd simply invest in a more versatile flash.

David Newland

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

09/03/2006 11:37:19 AM · #6

Ext. flashes are the way to go ;)
I ruined countless shots using my 20D built in flash before getting a 580EX speedlight and havent looked back since !
Looking forward to your next set of photo's !
- David

09/03/2006 07:51:54 PM · #7

Here's a couple more from the shoot. I PPed them this morning (a little more heavily than the first image).