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			|  | 04/10/2006 10:25:43 AM · #1 | 
		| | I shot my first senior session ever on Saturday and was the first time using the 30D.  Serious critiques welcome... I am still new to the whole photography thing :) 
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			|  | 04/10/2006 10:36:44 AM · #2 | 
		| | What is a 'senior session'? sounds like sumthing to do with old people? (senior citizens). some nice picks there. My favorite is 10 with the capture of the flying water.
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			|  | 04/10/2006 10:43:37 AM · #3 | 
		| | | Originally posted by bluenova: What is a 'senior session'? sounds like sumthing to do with old people? (senior citizens).
 some nice picks there. My favorite is 10 with the capture of the flying water.
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 Senior Portraits :)!
 
 Thanks for the review and post ;)
 
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			|  | 04/11/2006 02:53:35 PM · #4 | 
		| | one shameless bump... last one! 
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			|  | 04/11/2006 03:02:56 PM · #5 | 
		| | Hi Joshua - I like no 8 the best, I think if you had used some fill in flash on 4 that would have maybe improved it a bit? All in all I think your shots show a lot of promise - shot 10 is good, like the angle. Shots 5 and 6 the model looks like she is trying too hard making her look a bit miserable. On shots 9 and 12 try cropping out the sea shore/rocks in the background, also try a wider apeture to blur the backgrounds maybe
 
 Mike
 
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			|  | 04/11/2006 03:04:07 PM · #6 | 
		| | My sister just asked me to take her senior pictures in a couple of weeks....I'm terrified! Your photos turned out great! I hope to get as good results from my attempt. If anyone has any tips and hints I would greatly greatly appreciate any help given....
 
 I'm beginning to wonder what I have gotten myself into!
 
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			|  | 04/11/2006 03:11:03 PM · #7 | 
		| | I'm surprised nobody's commented that the dark eye makeup is really excessive here. In many of the shots her eyes look like black holes to me. I suppose maybe this is what she LIKES, but sheesh... As far as posing and light and a general happy, natural look, you've done well. 
 Robt.
 
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			|  | 04/11/2006 03:15:30 PM · #8 | 
		| | | Originally posted by Bear_Music: I'm surprised nobody's commented that the dark eye makeup is really excessive here. In many of the shots her eyes look like black holes to me. I suppose maybe this is what she LIKES, but sheesh... As far as posing and light and a general happy, natural look, you've done well.
 
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 Bear... totally agree with you... this is my sister I was doing these shots for and I tried to tell her.  This is what her friends and her like and will has gotten me more business, but from a personal preference stand point it is way to much.
 
 Mike... thanks for the critique and I think I am going to try the crop suggestions on 9 and 12...
 
 Singsunshine... I am only a year into photography and have only done two weddings and bridal session and this senior shoot... I was a bit nervous about the results, but just do your best and I am sure it will come out alright.  I am glad I was doing a family member for my first senior shoot, because it was easier to get emotion out of her and if things didn't work out I could alway shoot again.  Good luck!
 
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			|  | 04/11/2006 03:36:08 PM · #9 | 
		| | I agree about the eye makeup.  Maybe you can suggest to her doing some with a more natural look and compare (tell her you want different looks for your portfolio?) 
 I like 2, 6, and 12.  I wish you had a good closeup like #6 with her smiling.
 
 Overall a nice set of shots.
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			|  | 04/11/2006 04:29:43 PM · #10 | 
		| | Wow, I love these.  I like #6 the best and the makeup really doesn't distract or bother me.  But everyone has an opinion.  Apparently this is how she wears it and afterall, shouldn't a portrait look like the person? 
 I love your lighting in all of them. And love the playfulness of the last few pics.  Excellent work.
 
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			|  | 04/11/2006 04:33:08 PM · #11 | 
		| | | Originally posted by Bear_Music: I'm surprised nobody's commented that the dark eye makeup is really excessive here. In many of the shots her eyes look like black holes to me. I suppose maybe this is what she LIKES, but sheesh... As far as posing and light and a general happy, natural look, you've done well.
 
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 2nd'ed. I totally agree. Lots of good angles in the shots, though.
 
 
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			|  | 04/11/2006 04:59:20 PM · #12 | 
		| | Really like 8.... I think 6 would be awesome with a bit of post processing.... good stuff... you have quite a bit to work with... | 
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			|  | 04/11/2006 05:09:10 PM · #13 | 
		| | | Originally posted by singsunshine: My sister just asked me to take her senior pictures in a couple of weeks....I'm terrified! Your photos turned out great! I hope to get as good results from my attempt.
 If anyone has any tips and hints I would greatly greatly appreciate any help given....
 
 I'm beginning to wonder what I have gotten myself into!
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 learn how to pose - //www.photodigital.net/zeltsman/
 It makes a HUGE difference in the final image, and gives you something to do besides 'Smile' or 'turn a bit' - it gives you a clue.
 
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