Beautiful Senior Session

[AmeliaP]

You know what, I'd rather not have your kind of "help." It's really neither constructive nor helpful.
I realize they were overexposed. That happened when I processed them smaller for the web, and I can fix that myself. I'm not obligated to send my files to anyone.

 

[texkam]

And I can edit my pictures and run my photography the way I like. It's really none of your business.

Just curious to what you want from this forum. Oooooos and Ahhhhhhs? I understand that there may be some folks out there that may not know any more than you, but there are many talented members of this community that are willing to help you. Charlie in particular, is being very generous with his time in an effort. 19 posts... If you are willing to spend enough time here you'll learn that several of our member's feedback tend to carry greater technical value. Yes, there are some seasoned pros on here. Meanwhile, I suggest you change your edit status.

 

[The_Traveler]

You know what, I'd rather not have your kind of "help." It's really neither constructive nor helpful.
I realize they were overexposed. That happened when I processed them smaller for the web, and I can fix that myself. I'm not obligated to send my files to anyone.

One month ago you didn't know how f stops worked, now you have this attitude.

No, you're not obligated to send your files, but you will find that it is much more productive to be civil and pleasant even when you think the person you are addressing is being unreasonable.

See, I did it.

 

[Pallycow]

another one bites the dust.

if you just want "atta boys", wrong place.

when you post photos that are not very good, people will tell you, and tell you why. which is what was done here. They were polite and no where near harsh, and from very good photographers who help a lot of people...and certainly not deserving of your rude responses.

reply rudely if you like, I don't care, you won't get help from me...ever. have a nice day.

 

[AmeliaP]

No, I'm willing to hear about how to edit my photos, but it isn't your business how much I charge for my photography or the other particulars of business.

Thank you to everyone who commented on the photography!

@texkam Why should I change my edit status when you have yours the same? I'd rather not.

 

[AmeliaP]

Non-constructive criticism is irritating sometimes.

 

[Pallycow]

That happened when I processed them smaller for the web, and I can fix that myself.

it happened when you pressed the shutter button with incorrect settings for exposure. So I would say evaluate yourself and your reception to help.

 

[jowensphoto]

Here's some constructive criticism: you seriously need to consider monitor calibration. The first in-color photo on your blog is yellow through and through. The next in-color is orange.

In terms of blogging, think of it as a continuous portfolio. You don't have to put every image from a session on it, nor do you have to blog about every session. There's a lot of good stuff on there, maybe a few great shots, but you've also got quite a bit of "filler" that just doesn't help.

And I'm curious... how is it you went from not knowing about aperture to running a business in a month's time? I'm not being an ass, I'm quite curious.

 

[AmeliaP]

Well...I have the original file, and it is not overexposed. I mean, if anything it was under-exposed.

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[Michael79]

I have no critique to offer because I avoid situations like these, but some good people here offered you some good input and valuable time.

Constructive criticism has to be accepted as that.

 

[AmeliaP]

@jowensphoto I've had that site from the very beginning, and all of the people I've done pictures for are people I know.
Photography is a hobby for me, so I'm not dependent on what I make from it like some people. I can charge for my time and services just like anyone else out there.
Thanks for your tip about the filler! Oh, and I knew what aperture was, just had it in my mind backwards.

 

[Pallycow]

Well...I have the original file, and it is not overexposed. I mean, if anything it was under-exposed.

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Which kinda validates my point. The shot was underexposed to start (hence my comments in prior post), and in your 'fixing' it made it over exposed. It's very easy to do, especially when new to processing. I have done it many times, we all have.

 

[Designer]

#1 Should be vertical format. Face seems overexposed.

#2 You missed the model. You should have captured her skirt here and not so much out-of focus trees in the background.

#3 Washed out exposure, washed out background commands too much attention. Good focus on tree bark.

 

[AmeliaP]

@Pallycow Yeah, thanks. I am very happy with how it turned out after I edited it. You may not like it, that's ok.

 

[AmeliaP]

@Designer Yes, I saw that #3 was especially washed out. I went back to the and redid it, with less exposure. Before I was trying to get a "milky look" but I'll have to keep working at it.

The funny thing is that #2 is my favorite just the way it is. Maybe it's just my favorite style. :-/