First senior attempt.

[LuckyDucker]

Hi guys,
I'm more of a lurker here, but I've been learning a lot from everyone's critique of other's photos. Anyway, my daughter asked me to attempt some senior pictures with her and her friend, so armed with a T2i, 70-200mm 2.8, 50mm and an off-camera Speedlight, we shot these. After the fact, I realized I should have paid more attention to posture, leg position, muddy boots and hair blowing around. But, I'd really appreciate some thoughts on any of these.

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The full album is here...
Seniors 2011 - a set on Flickr

Thanks in advance.

[ADPStudios]

I like them, cute & fun!

[groovyone]

I think they came out great! Your lighting is really good, and there is a genuine playfulness about them. Impressive!

[arich]

Really good stuff man. Little nitpicks would be that I think she might be a little too centered in the first two.
I actually thought that the water in the background on #3 was the rear end of an SUV lol

[texkam]

I like. Careful on the vignetting in 4, 5 and 6. Putting away the speedlight in favor of a reflector can give you nice results too.

I like this one, despite the cut off toe. Maybe a tighter crop.

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by arich

Really good stuff man. Little nitpicks would be that I think she might be a little too centered in the first two.
I actually thought that the water in the background on #3 was the rear end of an SUV lol

I did too at first. Thought it was a parking lot.

[brad]

Not too bad for a first shot at senior pics (I've certainly seen a lot worse first tries)... a lot of broad lighting here, but I suppose you can get away with it since she's young and pretty. The yellow dress among the brown trees is an interesting choice... its a spring/summery outfit but the trees still say winter or fall... would be a great dress for bluebonnet or other spring pictures.

I'm tempted to say bring 'em down here and we'll play some.. LOL

[LuckyDucker]

Originally Posted by arich

Really good stuff man. Little nitpicks would be that I think she might be a little too centered in the first two.
I actually thought that the water in the background on #3 was the rear end of an SUV lol

Thanks, good point. I think I cropped those first two, so I'll see if there's room to move her to one side a bit. Hmm, I don't see the SUV, but I guess it's because I know there was a waterfall back there.

Originally Posted by texkam

I like. Careful on the vignetting in 4, 5 and 6. Putting away the speedlight in favor of a reflector can give you nice results too.

I like this one, despite the cut off toe. Maybe a tighter crop.

Thanks. I see what you're saying about the vignetting now. I need to get a reflector. I'd like to see how that would help. I really liked that pic too, but I cut her darn toe off. Ha ha. I may have to try some cropping.

Originally Posted by brad

Not too bad for a first shot at senior pics (I've certainly seen a lot worse first tries)... a lot of broad lighting here, but I suppose you can get away with it since she's young and pretty. The yellow dress among the brown trees is an interesting choice... its a spring/summery outfit but the trees still say winter or fall... would be a great dress for bluebonnet or other spring pictures.

I'm tempted to say bring 'em down here and we'll play some.. LOL

Interesting, I didn't even consider their choice of clothes (other than the dresses being sleeveless, which if I recall, is kind of frowned upon), but that's a good point regarding the setting. Afterwards, I did notice that I should have caught that bra and under-shirt straps were showing. This was somewhat of an impromptu shoot and I had never seen this spot they brought me to. But, I'll try to keep clothing choice in mind.

I am starting to see blue bonnets around town now, so I will have to try some more shots in them.

I really appreciate the feedback for ya'll.

[78novacaine]

I like 4, 5, and 6 the best, just my $.02

[BenE]

Kids sit at desks and text too much, and they always "slump" when they sit. Gotta make sure they sit up straight... most noticeable in #2, #7

[LuckyDucker]

Originally Posted by BenE

Kids sit at desks and text too much, and they always "slump" when they sit. Gotta make sure they sit up straight... most noticeable in #2, #7

I completely agree. I didn't notice it until after wards. I am terrible at posing, but this experience has given me some things to pay attention to the next time.

[BenE]

Originally Posted by LuckyDucker

I completely agree. I didn't notice it until after wards. I am terrible at posing, but this experience has given me some things to pay attention to the next time.

Sorry, I just noticed you had already mentioned that in your OP.

[LuckyDucker]

Originally Posted by BenE

Sorry, I just noticed you had already mentioned that in your OP.

No worries. I appreciate any and all feedback.

[sn805619]

Wow, impressed... awesome job!

I would have to add the same about using a reflector, and I really like #4 and #5 - very fun/natural