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[aoposton]

I haven't shot many locations twice but it was nice. My fascination with the water was under control allowing me to focus on other things.

 

[Trever1t]

My .02 and not really knowing your intent I'll assume this is a glam shoot.

#1 That reflected light from below casts terrible harsh shadow and is what is referred to as "monster" lighting for that reason. Try to keep the main light source up ~45* over your subject when beauty is the target.

#2 I think I can appreciate the concept but she's not a big enough part of the frame. Perhaps if we had a good 50% profile it might've worked better for me.

#3 Pretty good! You've shot in landscape orientation and for this shot, I might've as well. She is facing out the smaller 1/3 of the shot creating some imbalance. Check that? I try to visualize my frame and subject placement, it's a complicated process. Last, that pink is so damn hot. On one hand it creates a ton of separation but with the desaturated background you might think about turning it down a tad.

 

[aoposton]

My .02 and not really knowing your intent I'll assume this is a glam shoot.

Its all good, i just grabbed 3 images and posted. Thinking about them, they are all grab shots and last one is from mirrorless adapted minolta lens test shots. And yes, this one one missed it I cranked the reds down quite a bit for that swimsuit.

Random info, she has a 1 month old daughter.

Perhaps I'll add a couple more.

 

[JoeW]

Pretty much agree with Treverit. Lighting in the first shot is way to harsh. For the venue, I'd look for something softer. Get a scrim up. Have a portable soft box. Change the angle of the light. For #3, I'd go portrait mode (and cut out the clump of grass on the side which I find distracting)...that would fit her standing and the flow of the water.

But lovely model, lovely surroundings, you've got some good ideas here. Do post more.

 

[aoposton]

Interesting you bring up the harshness of the 1st shot in the Op. Had the silver side of reflector for that shot. Switched to white very soon after.
I was holding it this time, braced on a wall.
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[Granddad]

She was 1 month postpartum??? She is incredible! Congratulations to the lady both on her daughter and on the way she has her figure back so quickly.