Critique on a business shoot
May 1, 2012 20:03:42 #
This photo I took was done around noon which has the harshest lighting but this was the only time she was available. She also wanted an outdoor shoot since she is a new real estate agent. I really like this picture myself. But I know the lighting is harsh. I also thought would it look better in black and white. I was using my speed light for fill but I am not sure if I did on this photo. I want to say probably not. Maybe I should of used a reflective to bounce the light but it was only me no assistant to hold the reflective.
I am looking for honest critiques on my photos so I can improve my lighting. Please be gentle :-)
Thank you for your help
Canon 60D
Lens: 200mm prime
Shutter: 1/100
Aperture: 7.1
Program: Aperture Priority
ISO: 200
The East African Crowned Crane was taken at noon with flash with the following settings:
ISO 200
Aperture 11
Shutter Speed 200
Program: Aperture Priority
I am looking for honest critiques on my photos so I can improve my lighting. Please be gentle :-)
Thank you for your help
Canon 60D
Lens: 200mm prime
Shutter: 1/100
Aperture: 7.1
Program: Aperture Priority
ISO: 200
The East African Crowned Crane was taken at noon with flash with the following settings:
ISO 200
Aperture 11
Shutter Speed 200
Program: Aperture Priority
Business Shoot 1
Business Shoot 2
Safari Park
May 1, 2012 20:48:01 #
May 1, 2012 20:54:43 #
I think i like the color version better than the black and white. The light isn't so harsh that it erases her features so i think it looks fine, you got a great picture out of less than ideal conditions :)
May 1, 2012 20:55:08 #
rballard29
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
Pose is good and background is good. I think the combination of sun and shade on the face distracts from the photograph. I think it would look better if the face was all in the shade so the lighting was even across the entire face. The sun/shade on the background (and even the blouse) is fine in my opinion. It seems (to my eye) that the camera is lower than the subject's eyes and therefore is angled upwards. I would prefer to have the camera lens at the same height as the eyes. I think your fill light was on because you captured the reflected light in her eyes. These are just my opinions so take them accordingly.
May 1, 2012 21:08:11 #
That is exactly what I am looking for :) She was standing under a tree but the sun was coming through the branches. I do believe I was kneeling when I took this picture. So your opinion is well taken. Thank you so much.
May 1, 2012 21:14:06 #
May 1, 2012 21:23:01 #
[quote=twinmama]I think i like the color version better than the black and white. The light isn't so harsh that it erases her features so i think it looks fine, you got a great picture out of less than ideal
Thank you so much. I really like the picture even with the lighting. But I am going to post it on my website to show people why we don't take pictures at noon. :)
Thank you so much. I really like the picture even with the lighting. But I am going to post it on my website to show people why we don't take pictures at noon. :)
May 2, 2012 07:28:29 #
May 2, 2012 09:55:15 #
Raise the camera to eye level or even above for a more flattering picture. I would personally offer to retake the photo because of the distracting shadows. One final thought, it is rarely flattering to have someone, especially a woman, full faced at the camera. I'd have her turn her head slightly, drop her chin a bit, and as you said, don't do it at noon, or find even shade.
Love the bird, birds look good straignt on...HA!
My opinion, and if she's happy, then I guess that's good enough. If it were my work, I think I would offer retakes.
Love the bird, birds look good straignt on...HA!
My opinion, and if she's happy, then I guess that's good enough. If it were my work, I think I would offer retakes.
May 2, 2012 14:04:38 #
bkyser wrote:
Raise the camera to eye level or even above for a ... (show quote)
Thank you for your thoughts. I have more photos this is one that I personally liked and wanted input to improve my eye. She has not chosen her pictures yet. I took about 100 different poses. Is this a better pose?
May 2, 2012 14:24:16 #
silver
Loc: Santa Monica Ca.
WShippen wrote:
This photo I took was done around noon which has t... (show quote)
The shadows on her face are very distracting. This kind of lighting is amateurish. Get a good book on natural lighting for portraits or look on youtube. Theres a lot of information about this subject. Fill flash will help or reflectors but choosing the right environment is very important. Also watch your background, a busy background can ruin what is otherwise a great portrait. I am not trying to discourage you or make disparaging comments, I am just trying to let you know the level that you are working at. You have good ideas, you just need some refinement.
May 2, 2012 14:56:57 #
silver wrote:
quote=WShippen This photo I took was done around ... (show quote)
Thank you Silver. I am an amateur :) and your comments are well taken. Honesty is what I am asking for to improve my photography skills. This was my first business shoot and I want to improve it but I am still struggling with my lighting. So thank you for helping me improve.
May 2, 2012 16:21:07 #
silver
Loc: Santa Monica Ca.
WShippen wrote:
quote=silver quote=WShippen This photo I took wa... (show quote)
Practice a lot. Look at what other people are doing. Read some books. Educate yourself. Knowledge will make you a better photographer. Keep doing what you are doing in a very determined way. Dont give up or be discouraged. Everybody starts as an amateur. Shoot a lot and practice a lot. Things will happen for the better. Work to make your pictures sing.
May 2, 2012 16:26:04 #
As mentioned the shadows/harsh lighting is distracting, I also find the colour a little flat. I like mine to pop but this could be more a perssonal view than anything else.(not glow in the dark, in your face colours but a little more contrast).
You did very well for your first headshot if the client is happy then you should be too.
You did very well for your first headshot if the client is happy then you should be too.
May 2, 2012 17:24:57 #
MWAC wrote:
As mentioned the shadows/harsh lighting is distracting, I also find the colour a little flat. I like mine to pop but this could be more a perssonal view than anything else.(not glow in the dark, in your face colours but a little more contrast).
You did very well for your first headshot if the client is happy then you should be too.
You did very well for your first headshot if the client is happy then you should be too.
Thank you! That is what I hope to get my pictures to pop one day. Practice Practice Practice
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