Amateur looking to go Pro...do I have what it takes?
Jan 29, 2012 11:43:22 #
Hello everyone. I have been watching the forums for a few months now and really enjoy everyones attitude. The critisium is constructive and not rude. I am looking forward to getting some opinions of my work. Here are a couple for your enjoyment. Thanks!
I made my mom go out and act like a model...Think she did a great job
I love this picture...just wish I got a little more of her face.
I saw the red leaves in the background and said to myself "That would make a great picture" and here it is.
Jan 30, 2012 07:00:07 #
Jan 30, 2012 07:32:16 #
Major Photo
Loc: Jeffersonville, Indiana
wspritch wrote:
Hello everyone. I have been watching the forums for a few months now and really enjoy everyones attitude. The critisium is constructive and not rude. I am looking forward to getting some opinions of my work. Here are a couple for your enjoyment. Thanks!
What Red Leaves? Seriously Very nice shots.
Another excellent shot.
You did good when you made a model out of your Mom!
Major
Jan 30, 2012 08:10:57 #
Welcome to UHH. The photographer and the model did excellent in #1.
Think long and hard about going pro. I made that decision about 50 years ago. I decided on my day job and returned to the personal enjoyment of photography. When it had become work it was not as much fun for me.
Think long and hard about going pro. I made that decision about 50 years ago. I decided on my day job and returned to the personal enjoyment of photography. When it had become work it was not as much fun for me.
Jan 30, 2012 08:17:58 #
woodworker236
Loc: Western, Pennsylvania Home of the first JEEP
Great job! I really like the first and third picture.
Jan 30, 2012 08:30:02 #
The second pic is the best composed. If you havenn't studied this yet look into the rule of thirds. This was captured best in the second picture and you could have easilly applied it to the first and second. On a lighter side the third picture with the attrictive young lady, I hope is not allergic to poison ivey. Thats what she is standing in and the red leaves in the background are the same. LOL Keep up the great work!
Jan 30, 2012 08:35:25 #
Jan 30, 2012 08:38:52 #
Not to be rude either but there are things that separate the pros from us joes...
I can comment on a few things but the fact is...since I'm a joe also, there are things that I don't see either.
The lighting on pic #1 while not bad is just a bit flat and not dramatic...it's snapshot stuff.
I THINK I see a catch light in her eyes that's centered...on camera flash maybe? (for fill)?
Location is a main factor in the lighting if you aren't going to supply all the lighting with flashes...you need to look at how to get a location based on how it will light your subject; i.e. negative lighting, etc.
#2 is better.
#3; well..it's a nice snapshot/portrait...it's hard to tell at this small resolution.
I'd have cropped it much tighter...the trees and bushes don't seem to be part of the story....but they are included.
Have you studied any books on posing? You know...why you'd pose people certain ways and what look will result from those particular poses?
I can comment on a few things but the fact is...since I'm a joe also, there are things that I don't see either.
The lighting on pic #1 while not bad is just a bit flat and not dramatic...it's snapshot stuff.
I THINK I see a catch light in her eyes that's centered...on camera flash maybe? (for fill)?
Location is a main factor in the lighting if you aren't going to supply all the lighting with flashes...you need to look at how to get a location based on how it will light your subject; i.e. negative lighting, etc.
#2 is better.
#3; well..it's a nice snapshot/portrait...it's hard to tell at this small resolution.
I'd have cropped it much tighter...the trees and bushes don't seem to be part of the story....but they are included.
Have you studied any books on posing? You know...why you'd pose people certain ways and what look will result from those particular poses?
Jan 30, 2012 09:25:12 #
Jan 30, 2012 10:52:41 #
Yes - but PP and one step at a time.
Week ends Holidays Do free shooting (expenses Only) build rep,ect. :mrgreen: #1 Face is subject (Eyes) blouse very distracting - Crop
:-o #2 great angle Crop
#3 :P White Bal - Blouse blown out - Crop
Week ends Holidays Do free shooting (expenses Only) build rep,ect. :mrgreen: #1 Face is subject (Eyes) blouse very distracting - Crop
:-o #2 great angle Crop
#3 :P White Bal - Blouse blown out - Crop
Jan 30, 2012 11:24:55 #
silver
Loc: Santa Monica Ca.
wspritch wrote:
Hello everyone. I have been watching the forums for a few months now and really enjoy everyones attitude. The critisium is constructive and not rude. I am looking forward to getting some opinions of my work. Here are a couple for your enjoyment. Thanks!
The first thing I notice is that your backgrounds are very busy. This causes the portraits to be un comfortable. The second thing is that you have to learn lighting, your lighting is very un even. Posing is also important. If you want to get paid for taking pictures, everybody wants that, you will have to be better then the guy down the street. There are many books that show how to pose subjects and how to light the human face. I strongly suggest that you expand your knowledge of lighting, posing and background choice and also choice of lenses for portraits.
Jan 30, 2012 12:07:57 #
One needs to study composition,lighting ,posing etc. You then must have the right equipment and thats when the budget comes in...if money is no problem buy the best you can. Talk with a few professionals . Many people can take a picture ...but a good photograph is not so easy to get.Competition is fierce and study and shoot all you can so that you don't get "burned ". Your friends telling you your photos are great is usually not enough.
Jan 30, 2012 12:56:21 #
there are 3 ways to find out if you posess the talent, drive and ambition to succsed as a professional. 10 find a pro photographer in the area and volunter to assist him or her, in exchange for learning the art and craft of photography. 20 go get an education. the 2 bests schools in the country for photography are brooks institute of photography in Santa Barbara Calif. and Rhochester sinstitute of Technologuy in roochester Ny home of kodak. #) if youi cant afford college, do it on Uncle Sam's dime enlist as a photographer in the military, you will definetly get trained. My dad started as a photog for the Florida national guard, then went full time in the army as a photog in west germany. finally got his degree at brooks.
Jan 30, 2012 13:11:22 #
About 3,000 more photos like these copying every professional shooter you can find. A few Photoshop classes and several thousand dollars in equipment along with successful contest entries and membership in a few professional level organizations and you will be ready to hang out your shingle.
Advise to shoot every day. Shoot hard and fast. Buy the best strobe you can afford, for this type of work you can use a fill flash on every shot, it's all about the eyes.
Advise to shoot every day. Shoot hard and fast. Buy the best strobe you can afford, for this type of work you can use a fill flash on every shot, it's all about the eyes.
Jan 30, 2012 16:39:01 #
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