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05/19/2004 09:28:16 AM · #1 |
These are some of the first shots I've taken for some friends' modeling portfolios. I think the lighting looks sort of flat and commercial, as opposed to softer for fashion work, any suggestions?
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05/19/2004 09:34:08 AM · #2 |
I like number 3 the best, but they're all good.
You'll the ones with the sky in them ... the sky is too bright and washed out looking, so attention is drawn there. Perhaps if it was just trees in the back, or waiting till the sky isn't so bright might be better.
Also, looks like you're using a wide angle lens on the close up shots. This is more of a personal preference than a critique, but a wide angle tends to distort just a little.
Still, they're all very nice ... keep posting them, I enjoyed looking :) |
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05/19/2004 09:37:18 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by hopper:
IAlso, looks like you're using a wide angle lens on the close up shots. This is more of a personal preference than a critique, but a wide angle tends to distort just a little. |
I'm not using a wide angle lense, just the kit lense- she's just that skinny! A little creepy, no? |
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05/19/2004 10:23:42 AM · #4 |
the kit lens IS wide angle. for portraits, unless you are going for the specific effect, you shouldnt use focal length under about 60mm equivalent (my personal preference) ..
That would mean using your kit lens mostly at the zoomed in end.
Originally posted by Jesuispeure:
Originally posted by hopper:
IAlso, looks like you're using a wide angle lens on the close up shots. This is more of a personal preference than a critique, but a wide angle tends to distort just a little. |
I'm not using a wide angle lense, just the kit lense- she's just that skinny! A little creepy, no? |
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05/19/2004 10:33:41 AM · #5 |
The reason the first three aren't as appealing (along with the sky issue) is that Jessica is looking straight at the camera. Not with her eyes necessarily, but her face is turned that way. For a more appealing view, have her turn just a little bit, and then look back at you. It'll keep it from being so flat.
I LOVE the black and white one! It's soft, clear, and focuses you on her.
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05/19/2004 11:22:23 AM · #6 |
I am far from an expert, but recent experience lead me to believe that the eyes are critical to fashion/portrait work. The model does not have to be looking directly at you, but they must be a key element of the composition or there will be no "connection" between the subject and the viewer.
I like the black and white image from this set.
Message edited by author 2004-05-19 11:22:36.
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05/19/2004 11:33:37 AM · #7 |
I like the angle of the last one best.
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05/19/2004 01:30:51 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Ami Yuy:
The reason the first three aren't as appealing (along with the sky issue) is that Jessica is looking straight at the camera. Not with her eyes necessarily, but her face is turned that way. For a more appealing view, have her turn just a little bit, and then look back at you. It'll keep it from being so flat.
I LOVE the black and white one! It's soft, clear, and focuses you on her. |
I couldn't agree more!
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05/19/2004 01:40:16 PM · #9 |
Number five is the best shot in terms of modeling. It's natural and shows off her beautiful features.Four and five are distorted. Their faces looks large and out of proportion to their bodies. Not good for head shots. :D
One is a nice candid but probably not a great head shot.
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05/19/2004 01:41:59 PM · #10 |
BTW, for portrait photography, the traditional lens is a telephoto lens. You can get in close to the subject without distortion.
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05/19/2004 02:23:12 PM · #11 |
The 50mm f1.8 makes a great portrait lens on a 10D or 300D. It's only about $70 too.
50mm f1.8, wide open, ambient light.
For about $325, you can get the 85mm f1.8, if the 50mm is too short.
I have also used the Sigma 105 f2.8 macro for portraits, but I find it to be a bit too long.
Sigma 105 f 2.8, wide open, fill flash @ -1stop
I like your shots for the most part, the distortion just doesn't make the model, or anyone really, look good.
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05/19/2004 05:38:20 PM · #12 |
Thanks for all your help!
One question- what's the difference between running the kit lense out to 50mm and using a Portrait lense set on 50 mm? |
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