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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Canon

11/21/2005 09:29:43 PM · #1

I'd love to get a few comments on this. It's my first attempt at a home studio. :)

LedZeppelin588

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

11/21/2005 09:31:33 PM · #2

My only gripe is not enough contrast. I'll send you a PM with my revision. I just raised brightness and contrast.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

11/21/2005 09:34:38 PM · #3

If you were going for a more gothic/subdued type portrait then I think you've got a good start. However, the hands and face seem to pop out of nowhere due to the lack of contrast. Also, the catchlight in the eyes is barely visible.

One thing with portraits (most of the time) is to make the eyes the most prominent.

The pose seems slightly awkward (hands mostly) but the overall position in the frame is good. The tilt of the head makes for a good pose.

11/21/2005 09:35:41 PM · #4

I just bumped the contrast and bright and it made a HUGE difference! Thank you .. I knew there was something missing just couldn't put my finger on it.

11/21/2005 09:48:11 PM · #5

Parrothead .. thank you very much for the comment.

No studio lighting. I had turned off the main overhead light in the kitchen, kept a smaller light on behind me and bounced my flash off the ceilling. I'd crop out the hands but I didn't want to loose the hair.

petrakka

11/21/2005 09:51:22 PM · #6

needs curves/levels adjustment. contrast is less accurate and more destructive editing. you need some white in your black and white photo.

11/21/2005 09:52:45 PM · #7

Thank you Led .. I'll be waiting for your pm :)

11/21/2005 09:55:38 PM · #8

Thank you petrakka and cpanaioti ... everyone has been such a great help!! I was more afraid of the lighting. As for the hands.. she did that herself, getting bored with my 100 photos of her :)
Edit to include a color photo I feel is a bit soft

Message edited by author 2005-11-21 22:11:53.