SHOULDN'T SHE BE A MODEL? Did some senior portraits and sbuck in a few closeups to see if I could capture those eyes. So how did I do? I know no rules , I just love taking pictures...

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

Did some senior portraits and sbuck in a few closeups to see if I could capture those eyes. So how did I do? I know no rules , I just love taking pictures, just a hobby.

MissStephie Loc: West Virginia

I'm no expert but the 1st one seems blurry - my fav is the last one :D

PS: since you added some, #5 is my choice. :)

jadeast Loc: Virginia

trishrose wrote:

Did some senior portraits and sbuck in a few closeups to see if I could capture those eyes. So how did I do? I know no rules , I just love taking pictures, just a hobby.

She's Gorgeous and you did a great job! Yes there are some minor details that could use a little help. Do You mind if I give here them a go on my portrait software? I'll only submit them to you via PM.

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

Step, I do see the blurry since you pointed it out. I'm blind in one eye and cant see out of the other LOL but its true. Thank you. And jadeast, bring on your comments/ I'd love the help. I know there were several things. These were taken between 12 and 3pm in the Texas sun, A NONO, 89 degrees and humid. We took some in a field of hay about waist high , perfect for what she wanted but I couldn't get rid of the racoon eye shadows from any direction.

MWAC Loc: Somewhere East Of Crazy

Never take a portrait in the Texas Sun between the hours of 12 - 3 (in the summer stretch that out to between the hours of 10am - 6 pm) you are just asking for harsh sunlight.

It looks like you used the pop up flash on your camera? If so turn it off. It does nothing for your subject having a flash pointed directly at their face, it results in flat- blah lighting.

Your focuse is soft in all the images, do you know what your settings were? Shutter Speed should be around 1/250 for handheld (rough esitmage, some can hand hold at lower speeds, some need a higher speed).

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

MWAC The mid day rule is the one I do know, was the only time available for her.So we hoped for the best. I didn't use the pop up flash. Most were all done in natural light and a few with an attached speedlight that I tried to make sure wasn't pointed directly at her. Actually, my shutter speed was 1/250 in most of the photos,but some was 1/125-1/160. I'm a dummy when it comes to the technical parts. I've tried, but gets frustraed quickly . Guess that's why I still call it a hobby As far as the soft focus, she's very shy and couldn't relax, so I put the tele on and moved back a distance. Thanks for your imput, love your photos, lots of creativity in them!

MWAC wrote:

Never take a portrait in the Texas Sun between the... (show quote)

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jadeast Loc: Virginia

jadeast wrote:

trishrose wrote:

Did some senior portraits and sbuck in a few closeups to see if I could capture those eyes. So how did I do? I know no rules , I just love taking pictures, just a hobby.

She's Gorgeous and you did a great job! Yes there are some minor details that could use a little help. Do You mind if I give here them a go on my portrait software? I'll only submit them to you via PM.

my personal favorite , softened skin texture, removed a few small blemishes but left a few freckles, she doesn't need much work
my personal favorite , softened skin texture, rem...

gave her eyes a little emphasis, softened skin texture, filled a few shadows, I feel the freckles are part of her character hence very little airbrush

sharpened the eyes a little, added a little tan, filled some shadows, probably should have sharpened her mouth a little too

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

GRRREAT job on the retouches! I just dont have the computer or program to do that. I have elements 2 and 7-cant figure out how to use 7 tosave my life-the old one, i figured out, but my computer is to old and slow for the functions. Someday, I'm gonna win the lottery and get all new and the camera I want, hehe It's been a year since I've had the chance todo photos. Normally, I take my time and and shoot NOT TOO MANY, but this time I went hog wild, only 820 shots, like a real rookie, huh. Thanks for your help. How did you get the shine on the lips?

jadeast wrote:

trishrose wrote:

Did some senior portraits and sbuck in a few closeups to see if I could capture those eyes. So how did I do? I know no rules , I just love taking pictures, just a hobby.

She's Gorgeous and you did a great job! Yes there are some minor details that could use a little help. Do You mind if I give here them a go on my portrait software? I'll only submit them to you via PM.

jadeast Loc: Virginia

trishrose wrote:

GRRREAT job on the retouches! I just dont have the... (show quote)

Not rookie behavior at all, No one ever complains that you take too many, I took more than that at the last rehearsal/wedding/ reception that I shot! I think you did a very good job! Don't worry about the camera too much it's the 12 inches behind the camera that counts.
For the shine one her lips, I didn't add anything that wasn't already there, just gave it a little emphasis. I'm not going to add any criticism here but I'll send you my email address in a PM and if you like I'll be more specific

J D

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

Email me. I dont take criticism personally, I learn from it. Yea I thought they looked pretty good til I saw your retouches. WOW!Your "emphasising" but what are you doing? lol I need details.

jadeast wrote:

quote=trishrose GRRREAT job on the retouches! I j... (show quote)

nikonesian Loc: Midwest USA

#4 very nice

nikonesian Loc: Midwest USA

#4 very nice

trishrose Loc: Kountze,TX

Thanks!

nikonesian wrote:

#4 very nice

djw60 Loc: Vermont

The first 3 seem blurry to me. My faves are # 4 & 7. Pretty girl :)

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

trishrose wrote:

Did some senior portraits and sbuck in a few closeups to see if I could capture those eyes. So how did I do? I know no rules , I just love taking pictures, just a hobby.

GORGEOUS subject, great poses, and if she is comfortable posing she definitely could be an awesome model!!
Keep working with her and it will only get better for both of you!!

Good work!!