Father/Daughter Dance Critique Please
Feb 15, 2012 00:18:48 #
maxamillion wrote:
You had suggested using an umbrella in the earlier thread. I should have tried it out before the event because now I am going to get one anyway!
They are cheap & easy to set up.
Feb 15, 2012 16:23:48 #
The light in number 2 photo could have been aimed a little more toward the face . See how her dress is lit and her face isn't ? If the parents liked them , thats all that matters . Nice job
Feb 16, 2012 07:09:37 #
I think you did a decent job.. (your brother-in law) reminds me of Trace Adkins)
Next year tell the committee NO large designs on backdrop--that you can't put the dad/daughter far enough away from them for it to look good..you'll come up with a good excuse by next year :)..now you will have to do this every year unless you move 2million miles away--you know that .right?
Next year tell the committee NO large designs on backdrop--that you can't put the dad/daughter far enough away from them for it to look good..you'll come up with a good excuse by next year :)..now you will have to do this every year unless you move 2million miles away--you know that .right?
Feb 16, 2012 10:19:20 #
Thank you Dria and Dback4430 for responding to my post. Every little bit that is pointed out to me, I put away for future reference. I am only a hobbyist but I would like to be a good one.
You are right Dria--there is talk of "next year" already!
You are right Dria--there is talk of "next year" already!
Feb 17, 2012 23:57:19 #
maxamillion wrote:
These are only two pictures that I took a little o... (show quote)
They look fine to me. I would be happy with these photos.
Feb 17, 2012 23:59:43 #
Chet wrote:
quote=maxamillion These are only two pictures tha... (show quote)
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my post. I'm glad you liked the pictures. The parents and teachers were very happy with them.
Feb 18, 2012 14:46:08 #
I have to laugh at what that background does...wings coming out of his head!
Yeah - that has to go. Backgrounds should be in the...well...the background. there, but not dominating.
OK - nice job. The tip to use an umbrella is a good one. One of the characteristics of umbrellas is that they tend to blow light everywhere and in the situation you were in, that is a feature, not a limit. That light does look a bit low. Not horrible, but higher would be better - check the direction of the nose shadow to make sure it has a downward direction and not straight across. And NEVER upward.
To be honest, when I do these kinds of things, I keep the light very close to the camera and almost 36" above the lens. It does make for flat lighting, but it precludes shadows from one person blocking another. It is foolproof. Not dramatic, not cool, but works great for this kind of thing.
A slightly warmer skin tone would be good.
Did I mention the background has to go?
Yeah - that has to go. Backgrounds should be in the...well...the background. there, but not dominating.
OK - nice job. The tip to use an umbrella is a good one. One of the characteristics of umbrellas is that they tend to blow light everywhere and in the situation you were in, that is a feature, not a limit. That light does look a bit low. Not horrible, but higher would be better - check the direction of the nose shadow to make sure it has a downward direction and not straight across. And NEVER upward.
To be honest, when I do these kinds of things, I keep the light very close to the camera and almost 36" above the lens. It does make for flat lighting, but it precludes shadows from one person blocking another. It is foolproof. Not dramatic, not cool, but works great for this kind of thing.
A slightly warmer skin tone would be good.
Did I mention the background has to go?
Feb 18, 2012 15:21:27 #
CaptainC wrote:
I have to laugh at what that background does...win... (show quote)
Thank ou very much for looking at my pictures and commenting. If there is a next time--I will control the background! lol I'm slowly attempting to build up my equipment and the next thing will be an umbrella.
I'm going to work on changing the skin tone to make it warmer. Skin tones are an area I need to work on. Could you recommend a site or photographer I could look at to see what a good skin tone looks like?
Feb 19, 2012 19:13:55 #
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Thank ou very much for looking at my pictures and commenting. If there is a next time--I will control the background! lol I'm slowly attempting to build up my equipment and the next thing will be an umbrella.
I'm going to work on changing the skin tone to make it warmer. Skin tones are an area I need to work on. Could you recommend a site or photographer I could look at to see what a good skin tone looks like?[/quote]
No, it's really a subjective thing, but sometimes just setting your WB to Cloudy will do it. A touch to the yellow rather than to the blue.
Thank ou very much for looking at my pictures and commenting. If there is a next time--I will control the background! lol I'm slowly attempting to build up my equipment and the next thing will be an umbrella.
I'm going to work on changing the skin tone to make it warmer. Skin tones are an area I need to work on. Could you recommend a site or photographer I could look at to see what a good skin tone looks like?[/quote]
No, it's really a subjective thing, but sometimes just setting your WB to Cloudy will do it. A touch to the yellow rather than to the blue.
Feb 19, 2012 20:02:03 #
Thank you Captain C--I really appreciate your feedback. The next opportunity I get I will practice using cloudy for my WB. These are the kind of tips that will help me progress.
Feb 19, 2012 23:22:38 #
maxamillion wrote:
You had suggested using an umbrella in the earlier thread. I should have tried it out before the event because now I am going to get one anyway!
Today I tried out some pictures using an umbrella soft box..new to me this week. Check it out I posted on the portrait site. portrait lighting fun...approx. $30 for two on Amazon.com :)....I am really new at photography and lighting but am having alot of fun learning.
I like your pictures alot, and yes legs and feet are hard to think about when you are looking for smiles.
Feb 19, 2012 23:38:43 #
After I was done choking with laughter...continued to read some great advice here,, thanks to all that contributed! Good shots for your first time out!
Feb 20, 2012 10:41:51 #
DebyG and Bunny-Jean, thank you for taking the time to look at my pictures and comment. I'm looking forward to getting the umbrellas and experimenting with them. And hands and feet won't be the only things I look at when taking pictures--thanks to MWAC :lol:
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