Granddaughter: Don't let the smile fool you. She's an imp.

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Oct 6, 2017 09:07:00 #

hesh1950 Loc: P.A.

Don't let the smile fool you. She's an imp.

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Oct 6, 2017 10:02:48 #

Tikva Loc: Waukesha, WI

Cute. She does have sort of an impish look.

Oct 7, 2017 08:22:54 #

Reenie

Great light. She's a beauty.

Oct 7, 2017 23:08:51 #

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Would you like a critique? Cute kid but lots of technical stuff to discuss!

Thanks for posting!

Oct 8, 2017 07:20:16 #

hesh1950 Loc: P.A.

E.L.. Shapiro wrote:

Would you like a critique? Cute kid but lots of technical stuff to discuss!

Thanks for posting!

Any comments or critiques would be appreciated.

Oct 8, 2017 12:53:46 #

HarryBinNC Loc: Blue Ridge Mtns, No.Carolina, USA

hesh1950 wrote:

Any comments or critiques would be appreciated.

My major issues with the portrait would be the absence of catchlights in the eyes, and the hot spots on her forehead and cheek/nose.

Oct 8, 2017 13:07:47 #

hesh1950 Loc: P.A.

Agreed. Perhaps I can remedy some of that in pp. thank you for you input.

Oct 8, 2017 13:28:56 #

claytonsummers Loc: Orange County, CA

OK, so if you are forced by circumstances to take this type of photo at mid day with full sun, what can you do to avoid the hot spots, tiny pupils, harsh shadows, etc? Is there anything you can do? My only go to is to at least try and get out of the direct sun and find a shady spot.

Oct 8, 2017 13:41:09 #

hesh1950 Loc: P.A.

You're correct. I was at a kids birthday party. My granddaughter was out on the porch. When I walked by she gave me that smile. Just had to take the shot. I can make some adjusts in post production. Thank you.

Oct 9, 2017 10:27:49 #

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

claytonsummers wrote:

Under expose, and use fill flash,( off camera) and careful placement of the flash to be above the eyes (normally about 45 degrees up) and not blasting straight at her, make the edge of the light coming from the flash, just "kiss across" her. You'll hear the saying "the magic is in the edge of the light". What that means is, one thing that separates an experienced portrait photographer is to learn to use the edges of the light, instead of always full on toward the subject. It cuts way down on hot spots, and is a much softer, and more pleasing light.

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