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07/03/2005 11:50:55 PM · #1 |
these pics are unedited plese comment        ..I took almost 400 shots but these are some of my favs.the model is from omp#50121
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07/03/2005 11:55:47 PM · #2 |
hrmm...some flash might have helped in some of the instances. Other than that, I'm not sure what to say.
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07/04/2005 12:23:01 AM · #3 |
Well, since you asked:
All of these are in desperate need of fill flash.
Most of them are pretty much shot from eye level, which makes them kinda boring.
There are distracting elements in the shots; fences, buildings, roads and stop signs in the BG. All of these things distract attention from your models.
The female model is not a thin girl, she's pretty, but shooting her from below eye level (as in the shot with the tree) makes her look heavier than necessary. The combination of the dress and the angle make her calves stand out from the rest of her. If you can reshoot her (or another model with a similar figure, shoot from above (use a small stepladder) with a lens longer then 50mm. That will make her face stand out and accetuate that. Another advantage of shooting down is that you can minimize the distracting BG.
Most shots are cropped too loose. The subject is swimming in the middle of the frame. The one with her holding the hat is an exception, her hand is cropped at the wrist, making it look like an accident.
The best one is the one of her leaning against the building, but again, it really needs fill flash to reach its potential.
Mostly, you should really try not centering your subject, get closer, use fill flash and be aware of and avoid distractions.
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07/04/2005 12:27:49 AM · #4 |
thanks that does help alot I will keep it all in mind on the next shoot.
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07/04/2005 01:00:01 AM · #5 |
I took the liberty of taking a stab at a few of your shots to see if I could give you some ideas on what to do with them. Try cloning or burning or blurring out the backgrounds, and cropping more effectively to bring your subject out more. I use a lot of photoshop filters, and I used gothic glow on the two color versions here. I also like black and white, and have used that on the other two just to see what kinds of looks you can get. Anyway, keep trying, that's the main thing. :)
   
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07/04/2005 03:55:08 AM · #6 |
I gotta agree with spazmo on all his observations. I can't give specific advice, but can comment on what I see - the main problem to me is the female model does not look relaxed in any of the photos - the hat holding shot may be an exception, but the tree shot - looks like she has gas or is just trying to hide her gut and her leaning composure looks very awkward. The leaning against the wall one is ok, but there is a rock or something behind her oright foot, making it look like her left foot, or both feet are on the ground, leaving me to wonder what's up her skirt. I also don't like the tilt of the angle for that 'corridor' type shot.
The 2 on the motorcycle shot - she looks ok there but the guy seems disinterested, especially for that kind of pose.
You definitely have potential - as others have said - practice, practice, practice.
There you have it, my opinions, nothing more, nothing less.
Have fun.
Message edited by author 2005-07-04 03:56:15.
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07/04/2005 09:02:12 AM · #7 |
Thank all of you for the advice it really does help to get real creative criticism.
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