Friend Fall Photos CC Please :)

[KKJean]

I've always loved taken pictures, But im very very new at taking photos for people/friends. Here are a few pictures I've taken of my best friend and her adorable little family. CC are more than welcome

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I need all the help I can get.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Stop with all of the selective coloring. It should only be used when the color draws attention to the focal point (subject ) of the picture. You are doing it like a neat parlor trick that just ruins the pic. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but you will find that to be the general consensus about selective coloring. Aside from that #1 needs some fill flash I think while most of the shots seem just a tad over exposed to me, could be my screen though.2 and 3 are the best I think. Well done aside from the processing.

 

[KKJean]

Stop with all of the selective coloring. It should only be used when the color draws attention to the focal point (subject ) of the picture. You are doing it like a neat parlor trick that just ruins the pic. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but you will find that to be the general consensus about selective coloring. Aside from that #1 needs some fill flash I think while most of the shots seem just a tad over exposed to me, could be my screen though.2 and 3 are the best I think. Well done aside from the processing.

Thanks for the CC. The selective coloring, she wanted it that way. I thought it turned out alright in the end. But ill keep it in mind from now on. Thanks again.

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

It didnt turn out alright. I mean, you may have done the technique right, just not the application. In those pics, your eye is drawn to the flower instead of the girls face. The one with everyones shirt colored,the girls flower, and the ladies cuffs is a complete mess in terms of editing. I am only being blunt to try and help. I know clients can request garbage, but you posted for c and c of your work, not your clients taste. Please dont think I am just being a jerk. A member named "mr pink" has a good example he always shows, maybe he will stumble upon this thread.

 

[KKJean]

It didnt turn out alright. I mean, you may have done the technique right, just not the application. In those pics, your eye is drawn to the flower instead of the girls face. The one with everyones shirt colored,the girls flower, and the ladies cuffs is a complete mess in terms of editing. I am only being blunt to try and help. I know clients can request garbage, but you posted for c and c of your work, not your clients taste. Please dont think I am just being a jerk. A member named "mr pink" has a good example he always shows, maybe he will stumble upon this thread.

No, I see what you are saying.

 

[Emilymarie]

I agree with Goonies, way to busy with all that coloring. Even though they requested that try a few more suttle edits and present those to ur clients.

 

[Sisco]

They are slightly overexposed for sure.
Onboard about the SC....sorry, I know the clients see this application and go crazy for it, much like Glamour Glow.Overused and commonplace now, but I can't put the onus on you, unless you put them here for C&C

I would really like to see the suitcase without the SC, its the best of the bunch for me.
Watch your crops/framing, you are chopping off bits of arms, heads,feet.think about how much of the photo will be lost when framing.
Read your histogram, its invaluable.
You have a good eye, and willing people.get them to have another go!

 

[8ball]

I like your use of selective coloring!

 

[mrpink]

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What a great photo to ruin with selective coloring. Please post the original, I would like to see it.

A member named "mr pink" has a good example he always shows, maybe he will stumble upon this thread.

A. 124 by Matt Francosky, on Flickr

There is, in this photo, a hidden message from my daughter in regards to my feelings about selective coloring.... see if you can find it.





p!nK

 

[Sisco]

I see a raised middle finger

 

[misstwinklytoes]

LOL!

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Just to elaborate on pink's photo so as to help you as opposed to just put down your work....this works because the flowers pull the eye to the girls face and the subject/action of what appears to be her smelling the flowers.

I really like the suitcase pic as well, post an original if you can.

 

[RauschPhotography]

I'm usually not a fan of selective color, but I'm really liking what you did in#2! Otherwise, I'd go a little more natural with your PP... Looks like a solid set!

 

[JMP09FG2]

So much good info. I need to get better at taking people pics.

 

[KKJean]

Thanks for all the CCs! I will post the original of #2 as soon as I can. That one is one of my favorites.