Beautiful Ballerina

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I met with a local dancer on Sunday for a creative shoot. My favorite hair and makeup team joined me. C&C is appreciated.

Thanks,
Kristal

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[mwcfarms]

Love the en pointe shot and the one right before it. I thought she was older in the first two. Lovely series.

 

[Derrel]

Nice degree of control over the images Kristal. I really like the first one. It is a horizontal composition. Horizontal compositions emphasize or enhance tranquility. I like the en pointe shot backlighted in the old hay loft shot. Overall, I think she'll be pleased with these photos.

 

[mishele]

Lovely shots!! I enjoyed the first one a great deal!!

 

[Big Mike]

Very nice, I love your compositions and use of light.

Can't say I'm a big fan of the hair do, except in the first one. And the make-up looked OK, until I saw the color shot at the end...it gives a much different feel than the B&W shots.

 

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Thank you for the critique everyone. The model is only 16, and she is amazingly talented. Since posting the few proofs, I have been contracted by her studio to shoot all of the senior class, and have been contacted for working with 2 other studios. Seems my take on this has gone over well.

I found the lighting in this hay loft quite challenging, as I only have one speedlight and softbox on me for the shoot. Focusing in the dark was horrible. I must add a flashlight or head light to my camera bag for these situations.

Most of this session was done with film - these were just a few of my digital captures.

Thanks again for the feedback, its always appreciated and I learn so much from it.

Cheers
Kristal

 

[tirediron]

Great series! A complete departure from the usual sorts of dance images. Very creative and very well executed!

 

[Lisa Holloway]

Beautiful set! Amazing lighting! #2 and #3 are definite faves. Great work!

 

[Robin Usagani]

oopss. wrong thread.. meant to reply somewhere else.