Photo Critique
Aug 8, 2011 14:46:54 #
trishrose
Loc: Kountze,TX
docjoque wrote:
quote=trishrose quote=jdtx many many advantages.... (show quote)
Thanks for the comments and info on seminars, didn't know they were out there, will ck them out. rish
Aug 8, 2011 18:07:42 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
very good joc..macro is a realm all unto itself, but the appeal to the eye is the same..there it is probably closer to the "golden ratio"..and yes focus on the eye particularly if there is an eye to be focused on and give your subject room to go in your picture
Aug 8, 2011 18:10:58 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
Lavol, 1st pic is not centered so that is good , but the crop..in my humble opinion is on the wrong side..no where fot him to go it is all behind him, 2nd pic is very good .the 3 rd pic has some nice "leading lines" but seems to lack some contrast..pop..if you have photoshop or some similar program try boosting the contrast some..you might also consider a polarizing filter or a neutral density filter for those really bright days..keep up the good work
Aug 8, 2011 20:09:23 #
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Aug 9, 2011 03:40:07 #
go to utube or google videos on the Golden Ratio it will give you great insights into rules of thirds and more... and on the very first photo..talking about more light on the face. not being catty in the least..I have made the same error...before you shoot, clean the glass on the windows to let in natural light on the face....and for equipment lighting ..buy the $1. flashlights..the little ones at a dollar store and some tape...you can tape them anywhere to get a light where you want it...on a chair beside you,,,on your shoulder , on a curtain...you get the drift.. My teacher said, that the only thing different in some of the expensive lights and these little flashlights is the price.... and the impression on your clients!!!
Aug 9, 2011 05:57:16 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
those windows really bothered me, but they weren't mine and they were so old and painted shut that you couldn't even open them let alone clean them..and I didn't put light on her face in that particular picture on purpose..thanks for all the input
Aug 9, 2011 06:27:36 #
I have tried to post this for one picture, but my comments show for a completly different one - so once again I must not know what I am doing. Story of my life.
Aug 9, 2011 06:33:17 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
I guess I better put a couple more shots in so ya'll won't think I just didn't turn on the lights..thanks for all the input
Aug 9, 2011 08:23:35 #
I like the top one - the tighter crop compared with the nearly full length one you first posted. I still wonder if mabe a reflector off her right shoulder might have added a little more defination to her face. Nice pictures.
Aug 9, 2011 09:21:04 #
I think the reflection in the window would be beautiful
It is a very good picture and I llike the darkness of it.
It is a very good picture and I llike the darkness of it.
Aug 9, 2011 18:45:29 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
thanks for all the comments, that is a very small non working kitchen in a studio of a friend of mine..we barely had room for both of us and a light stand with umbrella..small umbrella..I fought the reflection of the umbrella more than anything in there..but I learned a lot and still tryin' to learn more.all were shot either with one or two flashes with or without umbrellas.
Aug 9, 2011 20:47:12 #
Aug 10, 2011 03:00:08 #
Johnny
Loc: Shreveport, La
I'm new to this and really wanted more depth. I am using a Cannon 50D with a EFS 18-200 shot in macro with F3.50
ISO was at 800.
ISO was at 800.
Dragonfly1
Dragonfly2
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