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Nov 22, 2019 09:22:33 #

maggiemae Loc: North Carolina

Lovely! 4 and 5 are the best.

Nov 23, 2019 22:10:43 #

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

rlaugh wrote:

Good job my friend!!...I have done graduation pics for four grandchildren and have found that you just have to take control like you would if you were shooting a client! Family finds it easier to direct you, rather than you directing them as far as posing, background, colors, props, etc. Then they want it done on their schedule, with no knowledge of the best light for shooting outdoors! Though I loved shooting them, shooting family is much harder to me!!.....take charge and keep at it!!!

This shoot was difficult from the standpoint of trying to get the shots before available light vanished. I was also shooting one of my granddaughter's friends, so I had to split the time and jump from one girl to the other in different locations. Nothing about this effort was ideal, but in the end, they said they liked their photos. It will be interesting to see which shot was chosen.

I like the idea of "take charge" Bob. I'll have to try to keep that in mind....next time.

Nov 23, 2019 22:11:48 #

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

dpullum wrote:

You did well.

Thanks so much dpullum. There are many challenges and much to learn. I enjoyed the process and look forward to more opportunities.

Nov 23, 2019 22:12:29 #

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

kubota king wrote:

I agree with no 4 too . It looks more natural and not a pose for camera shot and no distractions out around her ,Tommy

Thank you Tommy. I like that one the most, too.

Nov 23, 2019 22:16:26 #

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Stephan G wrote:

The shots were well done. br br What I would have... (show quote)

Thank you Stephen. The girls chose the location, but I could have done more to control background options. It was a learning process, and I'm finding input from this thread to be most helpful.

Nov 23, 2019 22:23:09 #

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

SoHillGuy wrote:

I also like #4 but having the sweater off of her shoulder draws too much attention in my opinion. Also, I believe your lens choice is not one that most portrait photographers use.

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tutorials/the-best-portrait-lens-three-lenses-every-portrait-photographer-needs-to-consider

Thanks SHG. I found the link quite helpful and will undoubtedly invest in a prime for portrait work at some point. I also appreciate the time you're taken for this post.

Nov 23, 2019 22:30:00 #

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

issa2006. wrote:

Lovely girl. I like #5 best-natural looking portrait pose. The white shirt under neath does not bother me. That is what young people wear nowdays. The color looks a little off . Was it an overcast day?Do you like to do available light photos. They can be tricky to do but are gorgeous. I am also doing senior portraits of my granddaughter and her dog.

These shots were taken late in the day after sunset. We barely had time to get the shots and finally gave up from lack of light. I had the white balance set to auto for these and did some adjustments in post, so it may be off. I've never calibrated my computer screen for color accuracy, and that may be a factor as well. My granddaughter may have chosen one of the other shots that I haven't shown here. It will be printed in a small format on a page with many other "casual" poses.

Nov 23, 2019 22:33:29 #

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

charlienow wrote:

Vicki. She is a beautiful young lady. You did a good job on the photos.

The problem I see is she is not relaxed. Her face looks tense in the smile. The smile doesn’t seem to get to her eyes. Do you have someone else with you. Maybe a friend of hers. Someone to bring out her playful side. Get her to laugh...relax.

The lighting seems okay to me.

Anyway, keep doing it and happy thanksgiving

Chuck

There were some other shots that looked more relaxed, but you're right about her looking tense. We all felt a bit rushed as I tried to get the shots before our light was gone.

I look forward to getting some more shots this week while we're in San Diego for Thanksgiving.

Thanks for the input Chuck. Your opinion and suggestions are greatly valued.

Nov 23, 2019 22:36:20 #

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

dat2ra wrote:

An admirable set. I like #4 and #5. Although I wou... (show quote)

Many thanks for the thoughtful suggestions dat2ra. Your points are well made, and I appreciate the time you've taken to give me feedback. I can't wait to give portrait photography more study and attempts. This was lots of fun.

Nov 23, 2019 22:37:02 #

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

maggiemae wrote:

Lovely! 4 and 5 are the best.

Thanks for looking and commenting maggiemae. I appreciate the time you've taken for this post.

Nov 23, 2019 23:33:53 #

dat2ra Loc: Sacramento

You noted that this was a "learning experience" but don't forget that it will always be that no matter how much you shoot because conditions, personalities, settings, creative efforts, always change. That's what keeps us from getting bored. Even when you get to the point when you say "Uh-huh, well, I know how to handle this......" you'll know that that you've learned. And you will.

Nov 24, 2019 10:49:37 #

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

dat2ra wrote:

Very true. Thanks for taking time for this post and for the great reminder.

Dec 1, 2019 07:31:51 #