Candid street portrait - critiques?

Buckster · Nov 8, 2009

I haven't done any stock through an agency myself (probably explains my low sales - LOL), but I know that they love stuff like this. Great people shots score big. Others here can probably give you a lot better info on which stock agencies to use and which to avoid.

You really need to get that release though. I think most (all?) stock agencies require it.

Inst!nct · Nov 8, 2009

im having too much fun with lightroom + photomatix
great picture though, very nice exposure, clarity and sharpness, the expression is awesome also, i just wanted to try this in HDR because i had seen HDR photos recently on here on firefighters and thought it would be cool to try, i think yours is better though, the colors are much more vibrant

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SlimPaul · Nov 8, 2009

I like it a lot! Looks very professional

Layspeed · Nov 8, 2009

Nice shot! 8-10ft away and a candid? Maybe he posed just a little bit?

syphlix · Nov 9, 2009

instinct, i'm not sure portrait type photos are the best to do HDR on... typically the point of HDR is to capture a wider dynamic range than the camera can grab in one exposure... so if the whole thing is already "contained"... then you don't gain so much...

inTempus · Nov 9, 2009

That is a great shot of the fireman. I like it a lot.

TodaysPhoto · Nov 10, 2009

Outstanding shot. I would definitely try to get a release if I were you.

yelppuppy · Nov 10, 2009

I love the shot! I wouldn't change it one bit. The hose is a bit distracting, I guess because of the way he was holding it. Good thing it isn't any lower than it is lol! :lol:

Inst!nct's edited version - too vibrant for my eyes. I like the original one better. The original one is slightly unsaturated, which gives it an urgent undertone, like photos on Time magazine like someone earlier mentioned.

Inst!nct · Nov 10, 2009

syphlix said:
instinct, i'm not sure portrait type photos are the best to do HDR on... typically the point of HDR is to capture a wider dynamic range than the camera can grab in one exposure... so if the whole thing is already "contained"... then you don't gain so much...

yea, i believe i commented on that, again i had seen a HDR picture before that looked awesome but i guess it doesnt work on this

, great pic though, did you submit it anywhere?

syphlix · Nov 10, 2009

haven't done anything w/ it yet... sent it to get an 8x12 print and i guess i'll go try and find the dude and give them the print for a model release... after that... who knows... i have no idea how this stock thing works lol

syphlix · Nov 15, 2009

heh... got my model release signed today... was kinda fun walking all over town looking for the right fire station... nice dude...

now... what the heck am i supposed to do with it?