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Aug 24, 2012 23:25:23   #
pcwilson Loc: New Mexico
 
The last one is also my favorite - and I like the color.

I think the family portrait could be improved by cropping the bottom just below the dog's front paws - the mother's legs will look better and the distracting purple shoes on the girl will be hidden.

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Aug 27, 2012 08:57:25   #
Denisedancer Loc: Sydney Australia
 
I'm very much an amateur but I'll say how I feel about the photos since you ask for opinions.
First one beautiful, lovely catchlights in her eyes, but I do find the strong colour background a little distracting.
Family photo, also great but again the background, this time I find a touch too dark against all their dark hair and clothes.Wouldn't want too light of course but perhaps a little lighter than it is.
The baby, off centre, the direction she is facing, she should be on the right of the photo, not the left hand side, (if you want to do off centre). Not so keen on this one, though she is a beautiful subject. No catchlights in the eyes, really need catchlights.You can see the difference they make in your last photo.
Tea cup girl, I find the background too cluttered and distracting.
Love the last one, its almost perfect, lovely catchlights and perfect expression and pose. Considering you said it was
underexposed you have done a great job recovering it.

As I said, I'm no expert, just telling how I see your photos. Much better than I could do, thats for sure.

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Aug 27, 2012 08:59:24   #
briace Loc: liverpool uk
 
Dr Rae wrote:
Let me know what you think of these. I used 3 lights this time and tried to follow all the advice I've been given from my fellow hogs. I absolutely love the 5th image even though the color is off - there's just something about it that I keep going back to. I have to tell you, I've always loved photography but one thing that's held me back is anxiety and shyness. I met these 2 families through craigslist - (I'm offering free sessions for practice). And decided to take the mindset of making it all about them, making them comfortable, really getting to know them, etc and I've had so much fun! It's taken what I already love to a whole new level. I'm really glad I went for it and if anyone out there was scared to take the step I want to say Just do it, people are people.
Let me know what you think of these. I used 3 lig... (show quote)


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Aug 27, 2012 10:34:21   #
Dr Rae Loc: Sarasota Florida
 
Denisedancer wrote:
I'm very much an amateur but I'll say how I feel about the photos since you ask for opinions.
First one beautiful, lovely catchlights in her eyes, but I do find the strong colour background a little distracting.
Family photo, also great but again the background, this time I find a touch too dark against all their dark hair and clothes.Wouldn't want too light of course but perhaps a little lighter than it is.
The baby, off centre, the direction she is facing, she should be on the right of the photo, not the left hand side, (if you want to do off centre). Not so keen on this one, though she is a beautiful subject. No catchlights in the eyes, really need catchlights.You can see the difference they make in your last photo.
Tea cup girl, I find the background too cluttered and distracting.
Love the last one, its almost perfect, lovely catchlights and perfect expression and pose. Considering you said it was
underexposed you have done a great job recovering it.

As I said, I'm no expert, just telling how I see your photos. Much better than I could do, thats for sure.
I'm very much an amateur but I'll say how I feel a... (show quote)


Thanks for responding, I appreciate your thoughts.

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Aug 27, 2012 10:39:08   #
ftpecktim Loc: MONTANA
 
Looks good.

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