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Mar 12, 2018 13:36:39   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
SharpShooter wrote:
Yes, it's time for another installment on Composition.
Lets talk about how to shoot portraits, especially those that are out of the ordinary.
I've been complaining that we never talk about actual photography, so Lets do that.
I know there are a lot of portraits shooters here and plenty that shoot them professionally, so lets dive in.
As always, this is for the benefit of those that are not portrait shooters but maybe would like to learn more. Maybe it will make you brave enough to shoot everybody in your family till they start running when they see you coming! LoL
This is NOT another snapshot vs photograph post.
It's meant to help other less knowledgeable shooters to move to the next level or those at the next level to go beyond that.
Ask questions or answer them. Post a creative or unusual composition, lets see if we can get a 100 pages of good info! LoL
I'm not here to moderate this, just to get the ball rolling. I'm certainly not an expert. So feel free to contribute if you have experience, as some of you do, like Ed S, The Captain or Pale.
So here goes!!!
Don't respond till after my second post where I'll add some pics. Give me a few minutes to Post them so this doesn't get Auto-moved.
Thanks
SS
Yes, it's time for another installment on Composit... (show quote)


The only problems I see are my distaste for double catch lights and cutting off the top of the head or maybe we chalk that up as just "out of the ordinary creativity" ??

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Mar 12, 2018 13:38:47   #
RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia
 
bengbeng wrote:
I'm not a professional photographer , but working on it, and always value comments from time-served pros. Not going to attempt to define the box for now.
Here's another of cut out type portraits that maybe works better (and I think this one shows more of the personality of the subject).
Excuse the watermark / signature, older pic and I've stopped adding that now.


That's very creative.

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Mar 12, 2018 14:15:47   #
Chuy Loc: OUT OF TOWN
 
Natural light and natural setting, the only thing unnatural, the kid is clean.



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Mar 12, 2018 14:30:41   #
Kozan Loc: Trenton Tennessee
 
SharpShooter wrote:
I'm posting 3 portraits that I've done recently.
I like to do tight portraits that are engaging. I like to use props help to grab attention and add some creativity.
I'm not looking for critique but it's always welcome.
Lets roll this along as a learning tool for all levels.
So post away!!!


I like them all. However, in the first picture the girl is squishing her lip, which I think detracts from the image. Otherwise, they are all great pictures.

Thanks for the topic. If anyone is looking for inspiration, take a look at Roberto Valenzuela's books, Picture Perfect Lighting, Picture Perfect Practice, and Picture Perfect Posing. The Picture Perfect Posing book is awesome because it teaches the placement of hands and face and eyes, and how they affect the emotion of the picture.

Kozan

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Mar 12, 2018 14:32:30   #
Shel B
 
I LOVE the top portrait. Such a beautiful model in a lovely pose. Now the critique...which isn't really critical. I find the lettering on her jersey or whatever it is a little distracting. I prefer cropping just above the lettering. Great work!

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Mar 12, 2018 14:34:15   #
berchman Loc: South Central PA
 
Chuy: Excellent shot in an appropriate setting.

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Mar 12, 2018 14:55:04   #
tiphareth51 Loc: Somewhere near North Pole, Alaska
 
Great pics everyone posted...enjoyed them all.

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Mar 12, 2018 15:12:13   #
TonyF Loc: Bradenton, FL
 
Chuy wrote:
Natural light and natural setting, the only thing unnatural, the kid is clean.



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Mar 12, 2018 15:23:19   #
eshlemania Loc: Northern Indiana, USA
 
Kozan wrote:
I like them all. However, in the first picture the girl is squishing her lip, which I think detracts from the image. Otherwise, they are all great pictures.

Thanks for the topic. If anyone is looking for inspiration, take a look at Roberto Valenzuela's books, Picture Perfect Lighting, Picture Perfect Practice, and Picture Perfect Posing. The Picture Perfect Posing book is awesome because it teaches the placement of hands and face and eyes, and how they affect the emotion of the picture.

Kozan
I like them all. However, in the first picture th... (show quote)


Thanks so much for this. I have just ordered the Posing one. This is my first post. I have been lurking, but couldn't resist this thread. This is the year I am learning to do people-candids and portraits.

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Mar 12, 2018 15:25:12   #
eshlemania Loc: Northern Indiana, USA
 
SharpShooter wrote:
Yes, it's time for another installment on Composition.
Lets talk about how to shoot portraits, especially those that are out of the ordinary.
I've been complaining that we never talk about actual photography, so Lets do that.
I know there are a lot of portraits shooters here and plenty that shoot them professionally, so lets dive in.
As always, this is for the benefit of those that are not portrait shooters but maybe would like to learn more. Maybe it will make you brave enough to shoot everybody in your family till they start running when they see you coming! LoL
This is NOT another snapshot vs photograph post.
It's meant to help other less knowledgeable shooters to move to the next level or those at the next level to go beyond that.
Ask questions or answer them. Post a creative or unusual composition, lets see if we can get a 100 pages of good info! LoL
I'm not here to moderate this, just to get the ball rolling. I'm certainly not an expert. So feel free to contribute if you have experience, as some of you do, like Ed S, The Captain or Pale.
So here goes!!!
Don't respond till after my second post where I'll add some pics. Give me a few minutes to Post them so this doesn't get Auto-moved.
Thanks
SS
Yes, it's time for another installment on Composit... (show quote)


Thanks so much for this thread. I have been lurking, but you and your topic have pulled me in. :D:D

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Mar 12, 2018 15:47:01   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
Shel B wrote:
I LOVE the top portrait. Such a beautiful model in a lovely pose. Now the critique...which isn't really critical. I find the lettering on her jersey or whatever it is a little distracting. I prefer cropping just above the lettering. Great work!



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Mar 12, 2018 16:24:42   #
Chuy Loc: OUT OF TOWN
 
berchman wrote:
Chuy: Excellent shot in an appropriate setting.


berchman, thanks so much.

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Mar 12, 2018 16:25:39   #
Chuy Loc: OUT OF TOWN
 
TonyF wrote:


Thank you, Tony

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Mar 12, 2018 16:39:24   #
Rolk Loc: South Central PA
 
imagemeister wrote:
The only problems I see are my distaste for double catch lights and cutting off the top of the head or maybe we chalk that up as just "out of the ordinary creativity" ??

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Larry, we all have our own "likes" and "dislikes," but personally, tight cropping can in some cases redirect the attention to the eyes, to the face, to the emotion.

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Mar 12, 2018 16:40:29   #
theodorephoto
 
On the three composite love the third mostly because she is inter acting with the globe. Great job!

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