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02/05/2007 01:35:28 PM · #1 |
Okay, I did these shots for a friend of a friend and she likes them but I would like to know what I could have done to make them look any better... these are the few that came out alright... but, gosh darn it, I want PERFECTION *it is a problem with me* LOL
I made a folder in my PF for her
HERE
I will appreciate any advice you care to share :-)
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02/05/2007 01:39:25 PM · #2 |
I took a quick glance at them and what struck me first was that they seem to all be just a hair overexposed :-(
Hopefully that was in post-processing and you can tone them down a bit. The poses are OK, but the "looks" are very similar throughout.
If I were to pick a favorite, it would be this one.
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02/05/2007 01:39:34 PM · #3 |
Shoot later in the day. Some of them look like took them with the sun high in the sky. If you have to shoot with the sun up high, look for shade. Another option is to use a reflector to fill in the shadows.
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02/05/2007 01:40:01 PM · #4 |
lighting could have been stronger. there really isn't much light direction overall on her face and the eyes are very dark.
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02/05/2007 01:40:47 PM · #5 |
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02/05/2007 01:47:08 PM · #6 |
I will try to tone them down a bit... the poses were her idea (she is uncomfortable in her skin) so I didn't push but I may have to get her indoors... thanks Palmetto...
I did some shadow shots but they weren't nearly as clear... the wind was pretty high too... is there a stand or something that could hold a reflector? Thanks Spazmo...
I don't have extra lenses yet... :-( What do you mean by stronger? Thanks gi_joe...
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02/05/2007 01:58:54 PM · #7 |
hi jojo,
i want to mention that you are doing a fine job for your first outdoor shoot, AND it's great of you to ask for advice
i tried looking around the DPC galleries, but realized that there is an entire world outside these 'walls' too...
Google to the rescue!
I hope this helps!
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02/05/2007 02:10:17 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by TCGuru:
I will try to tone them down a bit... the poses were her idea (she is uncomfortable in her skin) so I didn't push but I may have to get her indoors... thanks Palmetto... |
Maybe you could just take her back out (during the golden hours) and just "chat" with her. Talk, make jokes, hang out... The entire time, position yourself so that you get good angles. Be constantly aware of your composition, lighting and background but don't look like you're doing it. Make it more about hanging out and less like a "photoshoot" and she'll relax and you'll get more natural poses. |
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02/05/2007 02:19:22 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by TCGuru:
I will try to tone them down a bit... the poses were her idea (she is uncomfortable in her skin) so I didn't push but I may have to get her indoors... thanks Palmetto...
I did some shadow shots but they weren't nearly as clear... the wind was pretty high too... is there a stand or something that could hold a reflector? Thanks Spazmo...
I don't have extra lenses yet... :-( What do you mean by stronger? Thanks gi_joe... |
there is not a stand that I have ever found to be helpful. taking a friend or if you are shooting a senior it's a great job for mom to do. it keeps them from fussing about hair and stuff like that.
overall I think you did a great first job, and the ones from later on were better.
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02/05/2007 02:21:01 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:
Maybe you could just take her back out (during the golden hours) and just "chat" with her. Talk, make jokes, hang out... The entire time, position yourself so that you get good angles. Be constantly aware of your composition, lighting and background but don't look like you're doing it. Make it more about hanging out and less like a "photoshoot" and she'll relax and you'll get more natural poses. |
Heyyy, now that's an idea! I'll bet I could pull it off too... THANKS!
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