First Portrait Attempts

ShootHoops · Aug 5, 2006

I took these around late June and I'm finally getting around to posting them. I wanted to make sure it was okay with her first. We've known eachother for about 10 years and I knew she'd be okay with it, but I just had to make sure. These may seem kind of normal, simple, and/or plain to all you semi-pros out there. I have to say I'm actually somewhat pleased with my first efforts. All of these were taken with my Quantaray 28-90mm. I'm trying really hard to get the Nikkor 50mm 1.8

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After I took this last one...I realized I could've went about it a different way and it would've been more interesting. I could've captured her from the side and still make it obvious that she's looking out the window. Well, at least I'll know next time.

P.S. - I didn't have a backdrop or any other equipment besides my tripod. I just wanted a little practice on capturing the subject.

Comments and constructive criticism are more than welcome. Thanks!

ShootHoops · Aug 6, 2006

Are they that bad?

Peanuts · Aug 6, 2006

My favourites of this set are 6,7, and 8, mostly due to the fact that she looks the most relaxed in those pictures. Now, I know pretty much nothing about portraiture, but the lighting might look a little flat, but at least there are no harsh shadows. Perhaps a tiny boost in contrast might help. Maybe next time you take portraits try it vertically. She makes a wonderful model

ShootHoops · Aug 6, 2006

I agree with your comment about the lighting. All we had to work with was daylight.

Alison · Aug 6, 2006

I agree with the contrast/lighting comment made earlier. My favorite is #8 because it seems to have the most depth to it lighting wise. What I like in this series is how natural your model looks, that's not easy to do! I also agree with Peanuts that framing vertically would be helpful.

ShootHoops · Aug 6, 2006

I don't know much about lighting. I'm sure I could learn a thing or two from you guys and girls here. #8 is also my favorite. I used it the first time I printed on photo paper. It came out great. But that's beside the point lol. Thanks for your help!

anthegreat1 · Aug 18, 2006

yeah #8 is my favorite. i think number 2 could be great if you bumped up the color in photoshop.

ShootHoops · Aug 18, 2006

Thanks!

Christie Photo · Aug 18, 2006

TheFinisher3 said:
#8 is also my favorite.

Would you mind if I "adjust" it a bit?

Pete

ShootHoops · Aug 25, 2006

Not at all. Give it a go. Sorry I took so long to respond.

Christie Photo · Aug 25, 2006

OK... here it is.

ShootHoops · Aug 25, 2006

Nice job on that.

bowronfam3 · Aug 29, 2006

Hey! I thought I would have a go at editing one of these for ya! If you would rather me not have it posted, just let me know and I will take it down. Beautiful model!!!
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JEazy · Aug 29, 2006

sorry but these are just horrible. keep working at it and read photo books, you'll get it soon enough.

bowronfam3 · Aug 29, 2006

JEazy....I think that your comment was pretty harsh. I also believe that if you're going to give such harsh criticism that you should at least let them know what you find "horrible" about the photos they post. I took a look at your site and the photo slideshow you have, and it didn't seem to me that you had anything that would be considered "model photography", so i'm not sure you have room to post such harsh judgement.