Bold and Beautiful C&C

[LiquidGrace]

I did this shoot about a month ago when there was a huge change in the weather. It was so nice out so I had to take advantage. It was supposed to be a couples shoot but her fiance was ill. I was just pinning to get some shots in. So I said "Lets go do a portrait session." It only lasted about 15 minutes because of her sick fiance.

The thing that bothers me was the hair covering the eyes.

C&C are welcome Thank you in advance.

Bold & Beautiful 1 by BPhoto4, on Flickr

Bold & Beautiful 2 by BPhoto4, on Flickr

 

[Trever1t]

I don't mind the hair covering her eye in the first shot at all, I think it adds a little mystique. What does come to mind is her hair is so dark a little more light on top would have really helped.

 

[RauschPhotography]

I really like the colors in these two! The only thing I would personally change is the processing you've done on the eyes, just a little overdone. Other than that, looks good!

 

[LiquidGrace]

I really like the colors in these two! The only thing I would personally change is the processing you've done on the eyes, just a little overdone. Other than that, looks good!

When you say 'overdone'. Could you elaborate for me? Thank you so much for commenting.

 

[tirediron]

Agree with both the above!

 

[LiquidGrace]

I don't mind the hair covering her eye in the first shot at all, I think it adds a little mystique. What does come to mind is her hair is so dark a little more light on top would have really helped.

Light on top. How would I achieve that outside? I think it's a great idea. Only a matter of finding a way to execute it.

 

[LiquidGrace]

Agree with both the above!

Many thanks.

 

[tirediron]

When you say 'overdone'. Could you elaborate for me?

When I look at the images, her eyes appear to have been over-sharpened to the point where they're un-naturally sharp and have a somewhat fake appearance.

 

[LiquidGrace]

When you say 'overdone'. Could you elaborate for me?

When I look at the images, her eyes appear to have been over-sharpened to the point where they're un-naturally sharp and have a somewhat fake appearance.

Ahh ok. I figured that's what was meant by it but wasn't entirely sure. I tried to do a few new techniques with 'selective' sharpening. I'll muddle with it a bit then repost to see if they look more natural. Thank you.

 

[LiquidGrace]

Here's a repost of the first one with out such harsh sharpening to the eyes. Thank you for the C&C btw. If you think it needs even less please feel free to say that.

mg2 by BPhoto4, on Flickr

 

[RauschPhotography]

When you say 'overdone'. Could you elaborate for me?

When I look at the images, her eyes appear to have been over-sharpened to the point where they're un-naturally sharp and have a somewhat fake appearance.

Also looks like there's been some tweaking of the color that looks unnatural. Doesn't really fit, in my opinion.

 

[LiquidGrace]

When you say 'overdone'. Could you elaborate for me?

When I look at the images, her eyes appear to have been over-sharpened to the point where they're un-naturally sharp and have a somewhat fake appearance.

Also looks like there's been some tweaking of the color that looks unnatural. Doesn't really fit, in my opinion.

Guilty as charged thanks.

 

[kundalini]

I'm not one of those that are put off by cropped crowns as long as it is purposed. In fact, I think it can be quite impactful. However, yours doesn't give me that feeling and it's just the way you shot it. The reason I mention that is because if you had cropped it tighter in post to get just above the part in her hair, you will be missing the a good part of the scarf and hand. Speaking of the hand, try to avoid having the hand, particularly a female hand, square to the camera. It makes it look larger than it should and generally be brighter than the face. It would show better from a side view. The face in portraiture is paramount, that is where all the focus and viewers attention should go. I would also clone out the extended index finger. It's superfluous and looks out of place since her other fingers are curled.

Thanks for sharing.