First attempts at a studio style portrait
Oct 19, 2017 23:06:34 #
Well, these are my fist attempts at doing studio style portraits. My 15 year old son is the guinea pig.
Lighting is two speedlights. Keylight is high to camera left aimed away into a white umbrella. Second is behind him pointed up at the medium gray backdrop. Camera D750, lens 24-210 zoom at 85mm f/4.
I'm looking for issues that you see that need improving. I see a few, but I'm sure you can point out lots more. He wants the acne edited out, but these are minimally edited so far.
Let me have it!
Why do the embedded pics look so washed out compared to the downloads?
Lighting is two speedlights. Keylight is high to camera left aimed away into a white umbrella. Second is behind him pointed up at the medium gray backdrop. Camera D750, lens 24-210 zoom at 85mm f/4.
I'm looking for issues that you see that need improving. I see a few, but I'm sure you can point out lots more. He wants the acne edited out, but these are minimally edited so far.
Let me have it!
Why do the embedded pics look so washed out compared to the downloads?
Oct 19, 2017 23:25:53 #
I don't know anything about anything...but I see too much upper body. My focus is drawn to his massive shoulders and arms, rather than to his face. I also don't like the placement of his hands, again my attention is drawn to them; just like Melania's official portrait--all I see is her 24 carat diamond. But your lighting seems to be good. I would say to get your subjects to relax more and capture them in more natural poses. It's one thing to take a picture of someone, and something else to be able to capture their essence. You're definitely on the right tract..keep posting!
Oct 20, 2017 00:40:48 #
There is something wonky the way UHH creates the thumbnails (images displayed in posts) and the way downloads look. DOn't know why.
Oct 20, 2017 11:17:06 #
Your composition is good and you have follow the rules four basic portraiture. On this particular subject the arm pose that you have used the base or where the arms are laying is a little bit too high for this size subject in fact arm poses are better used for female subjects but on a person of this size I would refrain from using the arm pose or at least lower where the hands are which will give the The View a little less massive to look. Also on larger subjects you might want to just raise your camera angle six or eight inch higher than you are because that will have a thinning effect for your subject. When you're shooting a portrait and experimenting raise your camera angle shoot wanted I level and then shoot one of the lower and you'll see the difference it will stand out to you. Keep posting cuz it's obvious that you have a pretty good eye!
Oct 20, 2017 12:28:12 #
dixiebeachboy wrote:
Your composition is good and you have follow the r... (show quote)
Thanks for the feedback. That is exactly what I'm looking for.
Oct 20, 2017 15:33:14 #
Good just one more point on a male arm pose I would position the mail 45° from your camera I would raise the front leg about 4 inches off the floor and shoot with the one arm elbow across that knee still an arm pose but also a three-quarter pose of course one important rule is never cut off a limb such as an arm or hand either crop at the Joint of the elbow or slightly above or all the way down so the hands and arms are not amputated.
Oct 20, 2017 19:20:36 #
I would not do a cross arm pose because it distorts the image. The arms, being closer to the lens make your subject looking like the hulk. Keep the center of the lens at eye level.
The background light is to intens and the hair shows only one solid dark surface. I would diminish the background, add a small hair light to add detail to his hair and use a reflector down low to soften the shadows especially the eyes. Keep playing around and when you get that perfect pose and shot record all the settings and distances for the future. Keep posting so we can see your progress.
Keep the finger on the shutter and keep shooting. Good luck
WJH
The background light is to intens and the hair shows only one solid dark surface. I would diminish the background, add a small hair light to add detail to his hair and use a reflector down low to soften the shadows especially the eyes. Keep playing around and when you get that perfect pose and shot record all the settings and distances for the future. Keep posting so we can see your progress.
Keep the finger on the shutter and keep shooting. Good luck
WJH
Oct 20, 2017 23:29:25 #
williejoha wrote:
I would not do a cross arm pose because it distort... (show quote)
Thanks for the tips. I'll take some more and post again.
Oct 21, 2017 00:13:50 #
These are nice shots, lwerthe1mer. I agree with everything that's been said about his arms. And I like the one where he's smiling best!
Oct 24, 2017 00:25:57 #
Another thought--have you seen the youtube video about shooting faces? I forget who does it, but it's really fascinating. He says to get your subject to stick their head out and lean their forehead towards the camera and that erases any double chin if you're shooting straight on.
Oct 24, 2017 00:52:59 #
starting anew wrote:
Another thought--have you seen the youtube video about shooting faces? I forget who does it, but it's really fascinating. He says to get your subject to stick their head out and lean their forehead towards the camera and that erases any double chin if you're shooting straight on.
Yes, I've seen that one. We were trying that, but aren't quite there yet. Trying again this weekend with some other tips suggested here.
Oct 24, 2017 06:39:48 #
See uf you can get a copy of John Hart's book on portrait lighting. It will point you in all the right directions.
Dec 2, 2017 00:16:45 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
There is something wonky the way UHH creates the thumbnails (images displayed in posts) and the way downloads look. DOn't know why.
RGB vs sRGB.
If your images are RGB they are converted to sRGB and compressed by the site.
I an other try to warn everyone of that w/o much success.
I even wrote work around a couple of times.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.