practice with self portrait and effects C&C

SuperMom30 · 07-03-2009, 01:17 AM

I thought I would practice by doing some self-portaits and useing diff settings on cam and play with the effects would love some C&C. I know I am by far a model

but trying to learn my cam and all the stuff that comes with it.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6. I know the contrast is WAY to high and Im blown out

Weaving Wax · 07-03-2009, 08:10 AM

#1 Looks like a myspace shot.

I like #2.

#3 your cheeks are blown out.

I like #4.

I like #5.

#6 you got it. Way too much contrast and it's blown out.

Someone may come to give you better advice than I can. I just know what I see.

Jeremy Z · 07-03-2009, 08:26 AM

Well, you're not a bad subject, first of all; a pretty lady!

1. I like it, pretty sexy, and you got the focus right on the eyes. If possible, eliminate whatever light source is behind your legs if you try it again.

2. The backlighting is nice, but I don't care for the lens flare.

3. This one's nice too. The cheeks being blown out may be because it was taken in JPG format. JPG doesn't cope well with a lot of mid-tones.

4. I don't like this one, though it shows that you have nice eyes. I dont' like the couch in the foreground or the stuff in the background, but I do realize that candid portraits will often have this clutter. You might try a large aperture lens to help eliminate or blur the stuff in the background. A 50mm f/2 is a great lens to have for portraiture.

5. Excllent. I love this one. I wouldn't change anything except to make it bigger. B&W portraits are so classy, and the contrast between your dark eyes & hair and your face are just great.

6. I think this one would look better in B&W. It would draw my eye more towards your eye, and less towards the purple lens coating. In B&W, the contrast would be a benefit rather than a detriment.

It takes guts to post self portraits, but at least you always have a willing subject. Rembrandt learned a lot from his self portraits, and as a side benefit, we knew what he looked like.

SuperMom30 · 07-03-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jeremy Z

Well, you're not a bad subject, first of all; a pretty lady!

1. I like it, pretty sexy, and you got the focus right on the eyes. If possible, eliminate whatever light source is behind your legs if you try it again.

2. The backlighting is nice, but I don't care for the lens flare.

3. This one's nice too. The cheeks being blown out may be because it was taken in JPG format. JPG doesn't cope well with a lot of mid-tones.

4. I don't like this one, though it shows that you have nice eyes. I dont' like the couch in the foreground or the stuff in the background, but I do realize that candid portraits will often have this clutter. You might try a large aperture lens to help eliminate or blur the stuff in the background. A 50mm f/2 is a great lens to have for portraiture.

5. Excllent. I love this one. I wouldn't change anything except to make it bigger. B&W portraits are so classy, and the contrast between your dark eyes & hair and your face are just great.

6. I think this one would look better in B&W. It would draw my eye more towards your eye, and less towards the purple lens coating. In B&W, the contrast would be a benefit rather than a detriment.

It takes guts to post self portraits, but at least you always have a willing subject. Rembrandt learned a lot from his self portraits, and as a side benefit, we knew what he looked like.

Thank you!

I tried to redo some of the things you pointed out. I think 36 was to blown out to save. Thenk you for all the complments I am a so behinde the camera person and do not like photo's of me so really had to pull up my big girl panties on this one

1.

2.

3.

03civicdx · 07-03-2009, 03:12 PM

the re edits look much better

Harris · 07-03-2009, 03:26 PM

The second set looks MUCH better, but to get less of the "myspace" feel from #1, need a remote shutter release - the outstretched arm is a dead giveaway.

Weaving Wax · 07-03-2009, 05:01 PM

#1 is much better!

SuperMom30 · 07-03-2009, 06:32 PM

Thank you

2ed try

1.

2.

07-03-2009, 05:01 PM	#7
Weaving Wax I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.S. Posts: 662 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	#1 is much better! __________________ Flick my pics

07-03-2009, 06:32 PM	#8
SuperMom30 No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 71 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Thank you 2ed try 1. 2. Last edited by SuperMom30; 07-07-2009 at 06:03 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

07-03-2009, 01:17 AM	#1
SuperMom30 No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 71 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	practice with self portrait and effects C&C I thought I would practice by doing some self-portaits and useing diff settings on cam and play with the effects would love some C&C. I know I am by far a model but trying to learn my cam and all the stuff that comes with it. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I know the contrast is WAY to high and Im blown out

07-03-2009, 08:10 AM	#2
Weaving Wax I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.S. Posts: 662 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	#1 Looks like a myspace shot. I like #2. #3 your cheeks are blown out. I like #4. I like #5. #6 you got it. Way too much contrast and it's blown out. Someone may come to give you better advice than I can. I just know what I see. __________________ Flick my pics

07-03-2009, 08:26 AM	#3
Jeremy Z I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 863 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Well, you're not a bad subject, first of all; a pretty lady! 1. I like it, pretty sexy, and you got the focus right on the eyes. If possible, eliminate whatever light source is behind your legs if you try it again. 2. The backlighting is nice, but I don't care for the lens flare. 3. This one's nice too. The cheeks being blown out may be because it was taken in JPG format. JPG doesn't cope well with a lot of mid-tones. 4. I don't like this one, though it shows that you have nice eyes. I dont' like the couch in the foreground or the stuff in the background, but I do realize that candid portraits will often have this clutter. You might try a large aperture lens to help eliminate or blur the stuff in the background. A 50mm f/2 is a great lens to have for portraiture. 5. Excllent. I love this one. I wouldn't change anything except to make it bigger. B&W portraits are so classy, and the contrast between your dark eyes & hair and your face are just great. 6. I think this one would look better in B&W. It would draw my eye more towards your eye, and less towards the purple lens coating. In B&W, the contrast would be a benefit rather than a detriment. It takes guts to post self portraits, but at least you always have a willing subject. Rembrandt learned a lot from his self portraits, and as a side benefit, we knew what he looked like. __________________ "Well begun is half done." -Aristotle

07-03-2009, 03:03 PM	#4
SuperMom30 No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 71 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Jeremy Z Well, you're not a bad subject, first of all; a pretty lady! 1. I like it, pretty sexy, and you got the focus right on the eyes. If possible, eliminate whatever light source is behind your legs if you try it again. 2. The backlighting is nice, but I don't care for the lens flare. 3. This one's nice too. The cheeks being blown out may be because it was taken in JPG format. JPG doesn't cope well with a lot of mid-tones. 4. I don't like this one, though it shows that you have nice eyes. I dont' like the couch in the foreground or the stuff in the background, but I do realize that candid portraits will often have this clutter. You might try a large aperture lens to help eliminate or blur the stuff in the background. A 50mm f/2 is a great lens to have for portraiture. 5. Excllent. I love this one. I wouldn't change anything except to make it bigger. B&W portraits are so classy, and the contrast between your dark eyes & hair and your face are just great. 6. I think this one would look better in B&W. It would draw my eye more towards your eye, and less towards the purple lens coating. In B&W, the contrast would be a benefit rather than a detriment. It takes guts to post self portraits, but at least you always have a willing subject. Rembrandt learned a lot from his self portraits, and as a side benefit, we knew what he looked like. Thank you! I tried to redo some of the things you pointed out. I think 36 was to blown out to save. Thenk you for all the complments I am a so behinde the camera person and do not like photo's of me so really had to pull up my big girl panties on this one 1. 2. 3.

07-03-2009, 03:12 PM	#5
03civicdx Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 105 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	the re edits look much better __________________ Canon XSi, Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens, Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 II, Sigma 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.6 II macro, Battery grip. Back up Nikon d40, 18-55mm vr kit lens, nikon AF-s DX VR zoom-nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6. http://www.myspace.com/mjrmdr22

07-03-2009, 03:26 PM	#6
Harris No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brownsville, TX Posts: 57 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	The second set looks MUCH better, but to get less of the "myspace" feel from #1, need a remote shutter release - the outstretched arm is a dead giveaway.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)