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Trying to Improve... C&C please - 05-20-2009, 12:55 PM


I've been trying to better my skills and would love some C&C on these photos from some trained eyes.

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This is just my opinion...

1–A little too high on the contrast and the model blends into the background. Way too busy to focus your attention on any single part of the image.

2–Still a little busy, but has better depth to help separate them from the background. Too much vignette at the top. I don't like that it runs onto their heads.

3–Pretty simple/basic snapshot-ish portrait.

4–Nice setup with the non-traditional pose, but I would have teaken it horizontally in order to get the entire bouquet and left arm in the frame. Could use a bump in contrast.

5–Heavily out of focus and too much vignette.

6–I like what you're trying to do here, taking a different perspective, but there's something "not right" about it. Maybe the guitar is too in his face. . . forced pose.

7–Nice shot. The pose & crop work well with the model. A little soft.

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05-20-2009, 02:12 PM


Not an expert by any stretch but here is what I think
On 1 & 2 the strapless gown isn't doing her any favors. (Not your fault) But, I think if her shoulders weren't 'slumped' it might help take some of the volume off her upper arms. Both are a little heavy on the vignette for my taste. I like just the slightest hint of vignette but that's just me.
3 is a bit snap-shot'ish. If you had some catchlight in his eyes that would help a great deal.
4 I liked but you cropped the bouquet. I like the pose and the feel.
6 I like the feel and using the guitar but again, if his eyes were brightened up a bit it would help immensely. (He reminds me of the kid on Arrested Development...)
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05-20-2009, 08:47 PM


Thanks guys!! Every little bit helps. :)
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