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03/29/2004 05:15:21 PM · #1 |
Hi everyone!
I was taking some senior portraits for a few (homeschooled) friends over Spring Break, and was wondering what you guys think. I know that they're not perfect, it was a dark, overcast day, so some of the pics are a little dark.
But anyway, here's the link:
My album
Thanks.
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03/29/2004 06:58:49 PM · #2 |
| I like the beach and the sea in the background and the setup, But yes the weather is dull and flat , so the pictures doesnt looks as good as the could if it were sunshine, the colors are very grey, did you try using flash? |
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03/29/2004 07:41:58 PM · #3 |
| Some levels selective leveling should help to brighten the shots out. Maybe apply a blueish graduated filter to bring out the background. |
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03/29/2004 10:27:51 PM · #4 |
I like the pose for Danny and Lindsey. Would be pretty perfect if the one standing was in full profile or had his head turned a little more to the camera. The darkness adds a contemplative mood to the picture. It's like they are looking to the future but don't know what's in store for them or their world.
But, I guess, you would want a lighter mood in a senior portrait. |
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03/29/2004 11:58:07 PM · #5 |
Thanks for your opinions, guys. I did try using the flash a few times, but it made the faces look--strange. Like, they were washed out and the background was too dark and it was just--bad.
Anyway--fadoi, the one I took of Danny and Lindsey with him standing and her sitting was actually one of those 'accident' pictures. They didn't know I was taking the photo, they were watching some seals or something, so that's why Danny's face was away from the camera a bit too much.
Anyhoo, I uploaded a few more to the album, so if anyone is interested in looking at them, here they are:
My Album Again |
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03/30/2004 12:12:47 PM · #6 |
| I would try this again on a sunny day-cause there's nothing like a rainy cloudy day to ruin the vibe of a beach scene. Definitely use reflectors--cheaply done by wrapping white butcher's paper or foil around box tops. Place them lower than the face to eliminate the dark shadows. Early morning gives nice result-avoid NOON -it will prove to be too harsh of shadows on face-and a lot of squinting. Hop this helps. Good Luck! |
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03/30/2004 06:14:28 PM · #7 |
Not bad shots but I think you can do better. Just need more sunlight.
The only shots that I really don't like, well it is the props I don't like. The young man with the baseball glove and bat. It doesn't really match with the beach setting.
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03/30/2004 08:28:40 PM · #8 |
| The weather where I live is almost always hazy like this. Try overexposing +1. |
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03/30/2004 08:53:26 PM · #9 |
Your exposures are a little on the low side, but not too bad. You can improve the look of many of these shots by adjusting levels (white point, black point) and warming the light up in your image editor. Most if not all of the shots would also greatly benefit from a contrast boost. Watch your histogram, let it suggest how to adjust the levels & curves to produce the best effect.
You could also try a soft focus effect (gently!). Try a gaussian blur of 4px, then fadt the blur to 35%. you may or may not need to boost contrast just a bit after applying the soft focus.
The overcast sky is not bad for portraiture, in fact I think better than a sunny day. On a sunny day you pretty much have to shoot in open shade, or the contrast will be too much and the shadows too harsh.
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