Second actual portrait attempt.

MatthewKern · May 5, 2006

I took a few pictures of my girlfriend for a photography assignment. This was the only one that I ended up liking:
(I know she is a little dark)

Joel · May 5, 2006

i like the composition! nice use of space i think

your right tho a bit more lighting on her face would have looked good. has that been photoshoped onto that bg?

MatthewKern · May 5, 2006

Joel said:
i like the composition! nice use of space i think your right tho a bit more lighting on her face would have looked good. has that been photoshoped onto that bg?

No, that is the original background.

MatthewKern · May 7, 2006

Any critique or suggestions?

Big Mike · May 8, 2006

This shot could use a little more contrast. In future, get some light on her front/face. Maybe all it would take is something to reflect some light back onto her.

Also, try to get some light in her eyes to get some catch lights. Without them, the eyes look dull and lifeless.