First portrait attempts - please comment

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Nikon

10/03/2004 11:32:02 PM · #1

Ended up doing an impromptu portrait session with my daughter today. I like to photograph people, but really haven't "worked" at getting some good portrait shots. It was extremely bright and sunny outside today.

I can already see some work needed in posing and lighting but would really appreciate some constructive comments from you. Here's a sampling of three...the rest (I think about 9 total) are in my portfolio.

dartompkins

Nikon D70s

10/03/2004 11:44:26 PM · #2

Where's parrothead when you need him?

I think the first one is lovely except for the glare on the nose. :)

parrothead

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

10/03/2004 11:45:27 PM · #3

I am here
Ya must read my mind.

groggyfroggy

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

10/03/2004 11:50:07 PM · #4

I like the #5 one best.
edit: Sorry can't get the thumbnail to work.
One more try:

Message edited by author 2004-10-03 23:53:16.

bbusybee2000

Canon EOS-10D

10/03/2004 11:51:19 PM · #5

the first one is the best...aside from the comment already made about the glare on the nose...the second one...her teeth need whitening...not to a glaring white. But if you saturated at all, it will bring up yellow in the teeth. If there is a way to crop it different. The color of the shirt extends into a sea of nothingness and not to be offensive but it is makin gher look way bigger than I think she is judging from the other photos. She is pretty though..you must be proud of her.

parrothead

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

10/03/2004 11:54:12 PM · #6

I left ya some comments. Good job!

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

10/03/2004 11:56:59 PM · #7

Is this better, or is the "fix" too evident?

annasense

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

10/03/2004 11:58:51 PM · #8

This one's my favorite:

I like the pose and the expression, and I think the lighting looks nice. I have to agree about the shirt, though... a color would have been nice on her-- there was one shot that I thought "is she wearling anything?" :) She is beautiful, and for your first portrait attempt, you did a fantastic job... can't wait to see what your second or third looks like!

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

10/03/2004 11:59:23 PM · #9

Originally posted by parrothead:

I left ya some comments. Good job!

Thanks so much! What do you mean by "clothing buckles" in the one comment?

annasense

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

10/03/2004 11:59:54 PM · #10

Originally posted by jpochard:

Is this better, or is the "fix" too evident?

I think that looks great! I don't think it looks obvious at all!

10/04/2004 12:05:01 AM · #11

Originally posted by annasense:

This one's my favorite:

I like the pose and the expression, and I think the lighting looks nice. I have to agree about the shirt, though... a color would have been nice on her-- there was one shot that I thought "is she wearling anything?" :) She is beautiful, and for your first portrait attempt, you did a fantastic job... can't wait to see what your second or third looks like!

Thanks. Yep...I probably would have put her in a different shirt, but it was kind of impromptu as I found a very nice location for outdoor portraits. Like her mom, she is not particularly photogenic and she is not petite. Very lovely, yes :) but not a typical "model" sort of subject. Kind of why I like working with her (besides the obvious fact of getting photos of my daughter.) I like to take everyday people who are not models and make them happy with their photos.

parrothead

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon

10/04/2004 12:05:26 AM · #12

ust the armpit in the 3rd one. Like I said nitpikin

10/04/2004 12:10:30 AM · #13

Originally posted by parrothead:

ust the armpit in the 3rd one. Like I said nitpikin

Maybe...but those are exactly what I need. All the little things add up! I see what you mean on that shot. Thanks again!

10/04/2004 12:32:09 AM · #14

Originally posted by bbusybee2000:

Is this better on the teeth and crop? I, too, noticed the yellow tint - yellower than they would appear in person. I try to not overdo on the editing - I want it to look natural.

Message edited by author 2004-10-04 00:36:54.

10/04/2004 02:19:38 AM · #15

one more shameless bump, then I'm off to bed (I can't believe it's after 2am. sheesh.)