First Black/White Photo

pickypics · Feb 7, 2007

Can someone tell me what they think of this picture? It was my forst black and white photo and I want to know what you all think and advice on making it better...

Thanks
pickypics :blushing:

JIP · Feb 8, 2007

it's a little flat not to mention I think it's out of focus.

EJBPhoto · Feb 9, 2007

It needs more contrast

Too gray. And he's right, make sure when you're focusing you're focusing on the eyes. To avoid this flatness in the future, make sure you're shooting at the right ISO. I suggest getting Scott Kelby's book- "The Digital Photography Book" to help you figure that kind of stuff out. I would add some contrast to it in Photoshop for you... but because of the shadows on her face it wouldn't really look good.

The_Traveler · Feb 9, 2007

Here eayes are too much in the shadow, thus throwing the point of interest to the nose and mouth. Crucial issue in portraits is getting the eyes correct.

rmh159 · Feb 9, 2007

I find the background a bit distracting as well.

Man it's interesting to see how the side lighting isn't doing her any favors. You might want to try a little fill flash next time just to lighten the face a bit and hide some of the wrinkles that the side lighting brings out.