First Time Portraits

[kacelle]

This was my first time shooting with a Nikon D70 and doing some serious editing with PSE 4.0. These were taken of my sister in our back yard. Critiques and comments are welcome!

 

[AprilRamone]

I would try lightening up her face in both of these. They are a little too much in shadow for my taste. A fill flash or maybe a reflector would probably help get some light on her face if you were to reshoot sometime.

 

[babs7195]

Yeah, I agree...more light on face...in eyes especially, would be nice. the light on the hair is nice.

 

[craig]

The braces are tough to look at. I really like the motion of the second frame.

 

[JohnMF]

the first one i nice, bu i think the second ones colour is a bit off. Levels should sort it out

 

[kacelle]

The second one is in half-tones. I personally liked it better than the full-colour shot. But thank you for your comments!

 

[kacelle]

I took your advice and lightened the faces using PSE 4.0. They look so much better! Here is the edited first picture and the second picture edited and in full colour.

 

[morydd]

Have to say I disagree with the braces comment. I think they put her at a specific time in her life and her smile is still fantastic with them. I think the full color of the second is better. Might be worth a try in B&W or even sepia for that one.

 

[kacelle]

Like I said, I appreciate all comments/critiques. I've only recently turned 16 and I'm just learning.

I agree with Morydd that the braces show her as she is now and most people would rather have that than a closed-mouth smile.

 

[memphis]

good shots -- the editing helped ---

 

[AprilRamone]

I like the full color on the second one as well. the braces don't bother me either. Good editing.