First time for Modeling: Luc is the models name. She is from Mexico and she wanted to have some fun in front of the camera. She has never done this before but enjoyed herself and the...

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Luc is the models name. She is from Mexico and she wanted to have some fun in front of the camera. She has never done this before but enjoyed herself and the pictures that were taken. Skin tone was a challenge.

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Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

Jim-Pops wrote:

Luc is the models name. She is from Mexico and she wanted to have some fun in front of the camera. She has never done this before but enjoyed herself and the pictures that were taken. Skin tone was a challenge.

To be honest, for my taste this picture is a mistake.

The setting (a bedroom) is being used to imply a sexy model. It does not work well, simply because it looks as if that model standing next to a gravel road on a dull day soaking wet wearing dirty rags and in the shade would be sexier than that bedroom could ever be!

With this lady use her to enhance the setting, not the other way around.

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Apaflo wrote:

To be honest, for my taste this picture is a mistake.

The setting (a bedroom) is being used to imply a sexy model. It does not work well, simply because it looks as if that model standing next to a gravel road on a dull day soaking wet wearing dirty rags and in the shade would be sexier than that bedroom could ever be!

With this lady use her to enhance the setting, not the other way around.

Interesting opinion. This was taken at a newly remodeled Bed and Breakfast.

Apaflo Loc: Anchorage, Alaska

Jim-Pops wrote:

Interesting opinion. This was taken at a newly remodeled Bed and Breakfast.

To show off the Bed and Breakfast, back off or get a much wider lens.

The whole problem is that it looks like a half baked, not well done, boudoir shot. Not good for the model and not good for the room.
A better boudoir shot would have fewer cloths, anything else need a lot more of the room.

Either would be good because both the model and the room are really nice.

Of course that is just one opinion and there might be many others that differ. YOURS is the ONLY opinion that actually counts!

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

It appears that you connected extremely well with this talent...
Such a lovely radiant smile... enchanting tousled raven black tresses...
A delightful fashion editorial image...

"...Skin tone was a challenge..." did you shoot a color card and adjust WB in post?

Dark hair against a dark background?
Having a knee forward of the face?
Tension in the left wrist?

Such a lovely white knit pullover... is it a designer brand?
Did you consider full length to showcase the awesome foot-wear?

Thank you for sharing Jim-Pops...

Stephan G

Jim-Pops wrote:

Interesting opinion. This was taken at a newly remodeled Bed and Breakfast.

And of a newly found model.

It is a very good start for her.

I would have her pose a bit differently. But I do see the potential in her. Most shots are spur of the moment type. Even the many poses we see in similar environments with practiced models. I know of many photographers who strive to emulate her expression.

Thanks for sharing.

AZNikon Loc: Mesa, AZ

I guess I'm just a dumb old country boy, but when I saw this, all I saw was a beautiful girl in a well-lit room with a radiant smile! Well done!

Toby

AZNikon wrote:

I guess I'm just a dumb old country boy, but when I saw this, all I saw was a beautiful girl in a well-lit room with a radiant smile! Well done!

I agree. The only thing I would change would be to loose the boots

CanonTom Loc: Birmingham

AZNikon wrote:

I guess I'm just a dumb old country boy, but when I saw this, all I saw was a beautiful girl in a well-lit room with a radiant smile! Well done!

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

next time lose the boots