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09/19/2004 08:56:02 PM · #1 |
Hey...today I had a wonderful experience working with a model for a good amount of time. This was my first time ever in this kind of model situation and it was also my model's first experience as well. We spent a lot of time and as the shoot went on the poses got better and so did the photography (we both got less and less nervous). Well here are my picks from the shoot. I would really really appreciate some time and help with these so I know where to go. So please, push me in the right directions you sultans of model shooting (you know who you are), as well as anyone else. Leave a comment or a critique. Rip them apart! I tried to bring out as natural shots as i could of my subject and for the lack of better lighting; whatever i found outdoors was it!
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Thanks SO MUCH!!!,
Lee
Message edited by author 2004-09-19 21:03:32.
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09/19/2004 09:01:26 PM · #2 |
Nice work. I like 2 and 10 the best.
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09/19/2004 09:10:46 PM · #3 |
If this is your first time working with a model, you have a great eye! It always takes a model a while to warm up. I seem to get my best stuff after a half an hour or so. Except with the kids....they are in the 1st half hour. 1, 2, 10 11 and 12 look great! Only critique here is that there are a few minor distractions in a few of them that can easily be touched up. Great start though!!
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09/19/2004 09:13:44 PM · #4 |
my picks are -
2 for its excellent composition
8 for its 'candid moment' feel
and 12 for its the emotions that are conveyed and the overall mood and feel to the photo.
feel a few minor touch ups here and there, including sharpness on some, would help a lot. Great work! congrats on your first time!
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09/19/2004 09:13:48 PM · #5 |
I think these are very nice. Doesn't look like a first for both of you. I would do some blemish correcting on the closeup ones. I would do some softening on some of them too.
Pat yourself on the back for a job well done.
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09/19/2004 09:42:08 PM · #6 |
I think your best are 1 and 12. 2 and 7 are good as well. I don't really like the lighting on 3. I think it takes away too much of the color, and although it might be meant for a dark feeling, it takes away quality from the picture, but the black and white version is very good. I like how on 1 and 11 the focussing creates an emphasis on specific areas. In number one, her right eye, and in number eleven, it makes her face stand out from the tree and her hand which are out of focus in the background.
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09/19/2004 10:17:53 PM · #7 |
Really great effort on both your parts. For a model with little experience she did great, and you captured some nice images.
The only thing I notice are some little things that you would want to pick over if you wanted to print these. For example, sometimes the focus on her face is spot on - capturing all the little dimples and blemishes. You might want to soften that with Photoshop or even clone some things out.
But it's all little things. Like on number 11...there is a little stray hair out in front of her face that is lit by the sun. That's the first thing that caught my eye, when it shouldn't be. Take 2 seconds to clone that out and your golden.
Really nice! Good job! |
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09/19/2004 10:36:06 PM · #8 |
Very pretty model, and you accentuate her beauty well in most of the shots! I like 2, 8, 10 and 12 the best. I like your mottled light, but in the future (if you wanted to play it safe) I have found it best to shoot in full shade on a bright day in as bright a place as possible while still in full shade (a little redundant there?). This takes away some of the harsh shadows and highlights that you have. You can dodge and burn those a bit too, and it might improve the result.
You'd have to ask the model, but I often clone out some facial blemishes like zits, bumps, etc. You can check out Jonpink's good tutorial on that, though I usually do it spot by spot with the clone tool on 50% (selected on Lighten), then I choose a part of the skin that has no blemishes to work from. Initial lighting also helps a lot to reduce their appearance (side lighting will often heighten their appearance). Using a white card can help to recude their appearance also, when your key light comes from the side.
The poses here are really great! You've a natural eye, and she perhaps some natural talent. Your cropping is also very effective. You were wise to choose some mid-range shots and some close ups. With a client, I've found it's best to have as many poses and cropping options as possible for them to choose from, and you seem to have a great collection here.
I'm very impressed! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!
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09/19/2004 10:58:38 PM · #9 |
| I would just soften them up and clone out the blemishes. I have been playing around with the Duotone some. You may want to try converting some of them and see what happens. This is great work. |
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09/20/2004 07:04:23 AM · #10 |
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09/20/2004 07:35:15 AM · #11 |
| 1,2,7 are right on the mark IMO! |
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09/20/2004 08:54:00 PM · #12 |
Comments on the pics. :-)
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09/21/2004 01:00:02 AM · #13 |
Lee-
These are very nice photos, great job.
1-2-7-11 are my faves.
Message edited by author 2004-09-21 01:02:30. |
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