anyone care to share their 2 cents?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/20/2005 12:31:53 PM · #1

One of my first attempts at portraiture

ideas? comments? concepts?

this is also pretty much out of camera

thanks :)

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

05/20/2005 12:36:52 PM · #2

Interesting lighting I think it works pretty well. I'm guessing it was just one light? The backround color is not my favorite choice, but if you and the model like it, that's great. I don't like the hair covering her eyes like that, also she has a lot of red in her eye. I'm sure you can deal with some of that in editing if you so desire. You might want to make sure that the model's bra strap is hidden before taking the picture, most people don't really want those showing. I however did shoot for a girl who didn't care whatsoever and didn't bother hiding them when I mentioned it to her. I think the framing could be a little more down and right, I find the upper left corner to be a little distracting compaired to her rather dark hair in that area. I hope this helps, good luck :-)

smilebig4me1x

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

05/20/2005 12:38:40 PM · #3

first thing that i see is the bright light on ur models face. I use a simple clamp on halogen desk light which i find as very bright creating a hot spot on the subject. I decided to try useing a lid from a coolwhip bowl(its a clear frosted lid not the solid white ones) and have found that it softens the light quite a bit. this also works for downsizing the shadows. please remember this is just my opinion and i hope i helped

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/20/2005 12:55:26 PM · #4

here is another one that i was able to play with ... i'm at work right now .. so play time is kinda limited ...

yeah lights were just table lamps and a free standing halogen - no "photography lighting" .. just lighting in her apartment

I took about 100 shots ... a few of these images will end up on my friend's website //www.cityofsyn.com (an adult natured short stories site) as one of her main characters named Syn ... I'll be able to play more tonite once i'm home

thanks again :)

Message edited by author 2005-05-20 12:56:25.

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

05/20/2005 01:10:27 PM · #5

I like the second one a lot better, good work :-)

Sunniee

Canon EOS-40D

05/20/2005 01:15:44 PM · #6

I detect 2 of the light sources in close proximity to each other.... did you use a fill flash from the camera? (second photo)

edit to associate correct photo with comment....

Message edited by author 2005-05-20 13:17:04.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

05/20/2005 01:22:12 PM · #7

the flash was not used here ... but a few table lamps ... i'll post a couple more tonite when i have more time to fix them :)

thanks everyone

Gil P

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

05/20/2005 01:46:28 PM · #8

The camera and head angle are quite unflattering as they highlight the different "textures" in the face. the fact that the light is also projected upward tends to over dramatise the scene.

Ozzie

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

05/20/2005 01:48:46 PM · #9

To me I find the light is a bit harsh on the first one, making it a bit dark on the R side of her face. I'd diffuse it somewhat. The second picture is less harsh and more pleasing to the eye.