Amateur Photographer Needs Feedback!
Aug 12, 2014 21:25:00 #
aguiden
Loc: Indianapolis
Hello! I'm getting my feet wet with photography trying to determine if this is something I would like to pursue as a career in the near future. I've always had a passion for it personally. I would love some feedback on the attached image I recently took and if any negative feedback, how you would correct those issues. Thank you so much!
April
April
newborn baby
Aug 12, 2014 21:59:37 #
I assume it's your new born so I will say congratulation. It's a very nice photograph, but you seem to be focused on the hand. For portraits you should always focus on the eyes or the eye closed to you.
Aug 12, 2014 22:26:31 #
aguiden
Loc: Indianapolis
It's my niece's son but thank you! I strugglesd to get the focusing correct. Thank you for the feedback!
Aug 13, 2014 05:37:24 #
Aug 13, 2014 06:01:35 #
Firstly it's a nice picture but as you asked. The focusing is off and it's a little soft.the Right leg looks a little strange.
Do not be put off by these thoughts and keep taking pictures.If I take one if fifty thatI like I feel lucky.
Anyway, very welcome to the friendliest forum you will find.
Do not be put off by these thoughts and keep taking pictures.If I take one if fifty thatI like I feel lucky.
Anyway, very welcome to the friendliest forum you will find.
Aug 13, 2014 06:21:40 #
Hello, welcome to UHH. When taking photos of people, focus on their eyes. :thumbup:
Aug 13, 2014 06:44:39 #
Aug 13, 2014 07:12:41 #
manofhg
Loc: Knoxville, TN
aguiden wrote:
It's my niece's son but thank you! I strugglesd to get the focusing correct. Thank you for the feedback!
Is your camera a point and shoot with no manual focus or can you place the center point (for lack of better terms) on the eye, allow the camera to focus and then reposition for the shot?
Aug 13, 2014 08:11:57 #
Welcome to the Hog, April. In addition to focus issues addressed above this Image is overexposed which causes detail to be lost in the bright areas like the child's back and the brightest areas of the blanket. ;)
Aug 13, 2014 09:13:58 #
aguiden
Loc: Indianapolis
Thank you! I'm still trying to figure out all the details of the camera. I really appreciate the feedback.
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Aug 13, 2014 09:16:41 #
aguiden
Loc: Indianapolis
Nikon D5500. The lens I was using is a Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G. I have a free trial with lightroom right now.
Aug 13, 2014 09:18:08 #
aguiden wrote:
Thank you! I'm still trying to figure out all the details of the camera. I really appreciate the feedback.
Suggest you get "Understanding Exposure", Bryan Peterson. About $20 at Barnes and Noble or Amazon. Easy read, well illustrated and will unlock the details for you. ;)
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