First results...

[mdw]

Hi,

The coming months I would like to practice portrait photography a bit more, and see if I can improve.

Last Saturday I spent an afternoon shooting some portraits of a friend of mine.
Here are some first results...

Tips, comments and visions are very much appreciated!

(Canon 400D + Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8)

1.

1/60 sec.
f/2.8
ISO 100
32mm

2.

1/125 sec.
f/4.0
ISO 100
32mm

3.

1/125 sec.
f/4.0
ISO 100
50mm

 

[tirediron]

Comments per req:

1. I really like this image. Good exposure, well executed mono conversion and the model's pose and expression suit the mood of the image. The only concern I have is that the brick wall seems to be leaning slightly to the left.

2. I'm almost never a fan of the 'up the nose' pose, however that's a personal thing. Technically, the image is good except for the area lower left. A small fill light was needed to keep a bit more detail in her trousers and the steps.

3. Nice, again her expression and mood suit the surroundings. See #2 for comments about fill lighting.

Just my $00.02 worth - your milage may vary

~John

 

[mdw]

Hi!

Thanks for your comments!
Indeed I haven't used any fill lighting. All natural light...

Thanks!! Anyone else...?!