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RKDauph · **Annie: 2 head shots and a fan -** 11-22-2011, 06:05 AM

Had Annie back in the studio and played some with the 22" AB Beauty Dish:

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And then played with the fan from above.

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Any advice or suggestions for improvement are always welcome.

Lighting setup diagram for first two images here.

Ray

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auddii · 11-22-2011, 06:32 AM

I'm not a huge fan of the first shot. Her hand looks a little large in proportion to the rest of her, and it really ends up weighing down or dominates the photo. I really don't know how to fix it though, because I know what you are going for (I know, I'm not helpful).

#2 is very nice. I like the composition and the tight crop.

My favorite by far is the silhouette! Beautiful, although her back and is doing something a little weird so that she looks like she only has two fingers.

Redneck · 11-22-2011, 08:54 AM

Absolutely love the first one. Second one too but it needs a tighter crop IMO. The forehead is a little too dominant.

RKDauph · 11-22-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Redneck

Absolutely love the first one. Second one too but it needs a tighter crop IMO. The forehead is a little too dominant.

I was a bit concerned about that myself. Better?

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RKDauph · 11-22-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by auddii

I'm not a huge fan of the first shot. Her hand looks a little large in proportion to the rest of her, and it really ends up weighing down or dominates the photo. I really don't know how to fix it though, because I know what you are going for (I know, I'm not helpful).

#2 is very nice. I like the composition and the tight crop.

My favorite by far is the silhouette! Beautiful, although her back and is doing something a little weird so that she looks like she only has two fingers.

Thanks audii. I took a total of 4 silhouette shots she 'hand posed' all of them. I guess I could photo-crop a hand change.

I may try that.

Redneck · 11-22-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RKDauph

I was a bit concerned about that myself. Better?

Absolutely.

Snarfy · 11-22-2011, 03:15 PM

I love the concept and content from #1. I'd prefer that the halo weren't so strong, and it might gain some oomph if it were in B&W. Still, very interesting moment, I love the emphasis on the lips on not the eyes, and I actually like the placement of her hand! Good use of the frame.

texxter · 11-22-2011, 04:42 PM

I really like #2 with the crop. Beautiful form and emotion. Thanks for sharing!

RKDauph · 11-22-2011, 04:49 PM

Thank you fellas.

DHaass · 11-25-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by redneck

absolutely.

+1

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