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06/26/2005 12:15:58 AM · #1 |
These are some shots from a session this afternoon.
These were relatively fast edits of some of the shots. The goal is to demonstrate the subject's physique for a company who requested the test because they are looking for natural models for their products.
Comments/critiques (of my work) welcomed.
Kev
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06/26/2005 12:33:51 AM · #2 |
these are all great photos but the 4th one pose looks unnatural(plus she looks uncomfortable) just my opinion, take it for what it's worth :o)
Message edited by author 2005-06-26 00:34:16.
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06/26/2005 12:36:18 AM · #3 |
Blimey.
Well they aren't artsy photos but if the goal was just to demonstrate her physique and give the company a good idea of what they are getting if they hire her, mission accomplished. Everything is clear and lit well. |
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06/26/2005 12:36:59 AM · #4 |
Wow! You did good!! She is beautiful. My favorite ones are the last couple in the water. She really does look natural. Congratulations on a great shoot.
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06/26/2005 12:59:49 AM · #5 |
Watch your backrounds a bit, I think I see a pole in one.
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06/26/2005 01:21:40 AM · #6 |
nice pictures, however be aware of poses that make wrinkles in places that dont look so good like in this one
the wrinkles in her armpits dont make for a flattering picture, either crop it out or arrange the pose differently. but other than that, great job
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06/26/2005 01:31:45 AM · #7 |
Hey Kevin, nice model. I know you said they were "quick edits", so here are some quick critiques:
#1 - Don't forget to lighten/whiten her teeth. Also, see if there is anything you can do to photoshop her left eye, it looks a little odd.
#2 - Her forehead almost looks like you used on-camera flash, which I doubt you ever use. Somehow it came out just a little too harsh. See if a softening filter can tone it down a bit. You might also want to desaturate the background a bit. It seems to be competing with the model.
#3 - Not much to say here, nice shot. I wish there was a little more arch to her back. And maybe it's there, but hidden slightly by the angle she is facing you (she's already at an angle, I'm just wondering if she turned just slightly more if you might have seen the arch better).
#4 - Someone already mentioned that it looks a little uncomfortable, but other than that, really nice shot!
#5 - The eyes have it! :-)
#6 - Nice arch, nice arm and hand positions, beautiful eyes, nice physique. This one is my favorite.
You keep expanding ... it's fun watching you experiment and try new things!
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06/26/2005 05:56:50 AM · #8 |
| #5 is my favorite. i'd perhaps crop in a tad tighter, as cory mentioned, but overall this one holds my attention the most. |
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06/26/2005 06:42:06 AM · #9 |
Hey Kevin,
Here's my opinion of a few
photo 1) Great pose. The only thing I don't like is the amount of the frame her hair takes up, but maybe I'm just seeing odd things :]
photo 2) My second favorite of the lot. "Natural" was certainly captured. The pose is fantastic.
photo 3) My favorite. Again, very natural.
Not sure what else to say. You're already a master at what you do, so I doubt any standard critique will do. Just an expression of admiration can do in this situation. Great job, as always. |
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06/26/2005 07:17:17 AM · #10 |
Hey, Kev... Sorry, I'm in a big rush so I'll need to make this quick.
I'm glad to see that you're doing some outdoors work again, it is by far my favorite of your works. The lighting is flawless here .. nice and diffuse just how we like it :) I feel that "7685" coud have used a little warming up, but that's just personal preference.
I think that you have done your job of showing the model's physique, but as it has been previously mentioned, the posing is not natural at all. I don't mean to be overly critical, but, for instance, I look at "7723" and I see you or someone saying "Now put your hands on your legs like so and smile". This seems to be my problem with your overall work. I know it's not the kind of artsy farsty photography that I have done and that I like, but I still think that your photos tend to lack the personality factor.
My favorite shots of yours:
  
All have something a little bit more than what I've seen in your latest work.
But I think that the good part is that you have gotten the hard stuff down (lighting, a business, etc.) and I would just personally like to see you get more into the model's personality rather than simply capture what they look like. Please remember I am only offering my personal constructive criticism and I did not mean to attack you if that is how it seemed.
Thanks for sharing, Kevin,
Lee
Message edited by author 2005-06-26 07:22:08.
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06/26/2005 08:08:58 AM · #11 |
Thanks everyone for the comments. I appreciate all the critiques and remarks given. I'll stir those ideas into the mix and hopefully it'll have some positive impact over the next couple of outdoor shoots.
Thanks,
Kev
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06/26/2005 08:24:38 AM · #12 |
Direction, direction direction.
This is probably the toughest aspect of model photography BUT it's where the magic happens. as I recommended in the past, have a clear vision of a pose/attitude prior to the session and work on that one pose until you've "got the shot", this will serve you in two very important ways, it will help you in learning/mastering model direction and communication and it will provide you with the oportunity to really work with lighting as the scene will not really move to much.
Lighting:
On outdoor shots, which I assume these are, there should be one to two things, either an overbaring use of external flash to completly erradicate ambiant light or exactly the oposite, a really subtle use of flas as fill light, in that case, the viewer should not have a hint that flash was used.
These are not bad but I think you are striving for top notch stuff so keep on keeping on! |
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06/26/2005 09:54:04 AM · #13 |
She's hired!
In all seriousness, I think it'll get the job done. The pictures are for a resume. They're not supposed to be ad-ready or look like they just came out of a magazine. There's definately enough there (and the pictures really are wonderful) for them to see whether or not she is what they're looking for. There are no major flaws so I think you did an excellent job. I wouldn't change a thing.
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