Beautiful Senior Session

[jowensphoto]

When in doubt about WB, b&w I like that conversion.

 

[hopdaddy]

OK ,@ Overread, I take back all my thoughts and comments about "Pre-maturely" locking a thread . This one seems to have been a waste of good time .
@ the op ,YES you can def do as you please ,but more listening and less defending /offending and you could charge even more. Trust me ,NO ONE wants your photos ,Charlie was simply going to show you what Quality could be pulled from your ......Shots . you can't get details from blown-out jepgs ,the raw files may have enough information to get these by on a low end shoot . Personally ,I would have deleted all three.

 

[AmeliaP]

Good conversion idea, thanks, jowensphoto.

Also, thank you all of your comments! frommrstomommy, kathythorson, ronlane, timothyjinx, and pisto1981

 

[pixmedic]

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

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while this is a little bit better than the original version you posted, it is still overexposed to the point you lose most of the detail in her face in a big bright patch.
this was shot at f/2.8 1/640 which let in way too much light. when you have this much ambient light, you need to stop the lens down more or use a faster shutter speed.
from the looks of the light, you probably should have been more around f/5.6 or f/8 at 1/640th. Since this was shot in aperture priority, you should be checking the cameras meter for proper exposure, using spot meter on her face, and adjusting your f-stop accordingly.

 

[Derrel]

If a post is deleted by a moderator, please do not re-post the same or similar content.

Thank-you

 

[YvetteC]

You were given great advice by everyone today. Here is mine: I'm a nurse...I went to school for four years to be able to call myself a nurse. I worked really hard to learn how to blend the science of nursing with the art of adapting and critically thinking through every possible situation. It took years to really learn what I needed to know. Photography is a lot like nursing...you blend an art with a science...it isn't easy...there is a lot to learn. Once you know what you're doing, then you charge for your services. You can argue that if people are willing to pay you then who cares how much skill or experience you have....but you should care. You should take pride in your work and right now, your work just isn't up to par. Charging for this kind of work isn't fair to the real photographers who do everything the right way. If you keep learning and working at it, you will get better but you need to step back and really decide how much effort you are willing to put in.

 

[tirediron]

You were given great advice by everyone today. Here is mine: I'm a nurse...I went to school for four years to be able to call myself a nurse. I worked really hard to learn how to blend the science of nursing with the art of adapting and critically thinking through every possible situation. It took years to really learn what I needed to know. Photography is a lot like nursing...you blend an art with a science...it isn't easy...there is a lot to learn. Once you know what you're doing, then you charge for your services. You can argue that if people are willing to pay you then who cares how much skill or experience you have....but you should care. You should take pride in your work and right now, your work just isn't up to par. Charging for this kind of work isn't fair to the real photographers who do everything the right way. If you keep learning and working at it, you will get better but you need to step back and really decide how much effort you are willing to put in.

PERFECTLY put!

 

[AmeliaP]

I have just as much of a right as you do to sell my photography. My clients are always very happy with my work.
I asked for your thoughts on 3 photos. Three! No more, no less. I didn't ask you to go on my site and judge my photography skills, rates, and business.
Giving me advice on exposure is one thing, sticking nose in another person's business is another.
I'm gone, this place is ridiculous.

 

[Pallycow]

lol

...and we're done....

 

[pixmedic]

I have just as much of a right as you do to sell my photography. My clients are always very happy with my work.
I asked for your thoughts on 3 photos. Three! No more, no less. I didn't ask you to go on my site and judge my photography skills, rates, and business.
Giving me advice on exposure is one thing, sticking nose in another person's business is another.
I'm gone, this place is ridiculous.

when you take on clients and sell your work you are putting yourself out there as a professional.
as such, you will get different critique than if you were shooting as a hobbyist. professionals are (and should be) held to a higher standard.
the fact that your clients can not tell the difference between these photos and properly exposed ones does not lessen the fact that the photos you posted here have serious exposure issues. an experienced professional photographer would likely not have given these to a client.

 

[YvetteC]

I have just as much of a right as you do to sell my photography. My clients are always very happy with my work.
I asked for your thoughts on 3 photos. Three! No more, no less. I didn't ask you to go on my site and judge my photography skills, rates, and business.
Giving me advice on exposure is one thing, sticking nose in another person's business is another.
I'm gone, this place is ridiculous.

I don't sell my photography. I'm not good enough yet but I have an endless amount of respect for those who are.

 

[The_Traveler]

Why bother?

Her instinct for self-preservation closes her ears and her mind.
Eventually she'll either learn or get sued.

But who cares?

 

[pixmedic]

Why bother?

Her instinct for self-preservation closes her ears and her mind.
Eventually she'll either learn or get sued.

But who cares?

your right. but part of being on the forum is helping people that want it.
I guess that only works when people are willing to listen and actually want to improve.

 

[Pallycow]

yup

but guys, everyone is missing it don't ya see? The title says it all. geez, stupid noobs trying to help out the people...what's wrong with ya?

lol

 

[Tiller]

Sometimes I wonder what these kind of people look like in real life.