Model shoot... Would love some critique!

dallasimagery · Feb 1, 2011

From a "photography" standpoing these all seem pretty good; decent pose, crop, angle and composition. What's really lacking IMHO is interraction between the subject and photographer - I would recommend working on eliciting better expressions. #1 in particular would be awesome if her expression matched the setting.

skieur · Feb 1, 2011

All your shots are way too visually "busy" and full of distractions. What is your centre of interest: the crown, hair, necklace, dress, flowers, fence, bracelet, skin, boobs etc.? Where does the model fit in or is she the unimportant part of the picture?

From a composition point of view, you reason for taking the photo is not visually clear to the viewer.

skieur

dallasimagery · Feb 2, 2011

skieur said:
All your shots are way too visually "busy" and full of distractions. What is your centre of interest: the crown, hair, necklace, dress, flowers, fence, bracelet, skin, boobs etc.? Where does the model fit in or is she the unimportant part of the picture?

From a composition point of view, you reason for taking the photo is not visually clear to the viewer.

skieur

i disagree with this...

skieur · Feb 2, 2011

dallasimagery said:
skieur said:

All your shots are way too visually "busy" and full of distractions. What is your centre of interest: the crown, hair, necklace, dress, flowers, fence, bracelet, skin, boobs etc.? Where does the model fit in or is she the unimportant part of the picture?

From a composition point of view, you reason for taking the photo is not visually clear to the viewer.

skieur

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i disagree with this...

Your disagreement does not mean anything unless you explain it in photographic or compositional terms.

skieur

dallasimagery · Feb 2, 2011

skieur said:
Your disagreement does not mean anything unless you explain it in photographic or compositional terms.

skieur

Untrue - you critiqued the photo, but cited nothing to back it up. These are obviously just a couple of props, there's nothing "busy" about these photos. To me, it's clear that the female is the subject.

oldmacman · Feb 2, 2011

dallasimagery said:
To me, it's clear that the female is the subject.

With each one having a rather large head piece, I would have thought they were ad shots for whomever makes the flower/crown thingies. I don't think they are way too busy, but it's difficult to be simple, interesting and effective.

wlbphoto · Feb 2, 2011

#4 my fav just looking at the pic and it takes me right to the eyes.. and damm those are some gorgeous eyes

Samerr9 · Feb 6, 2011

no.4 is wow!!!

I don't know if emotions are allowed in critique

but .. when i look at the model in no.5 i see a beautifull picture of a pretty lady.. BUT when i look at the same model in no.4 i don't see a photo but i see a lady i am in love with

really ammazing!

Conner41 · Feb 6, 2011

2, 4, and 5 of my favorites. Wonderful work!

skieur · Feb 6, 2011

dallasimagery said:
skieur said:

Your disagreement does not mean anything unless you explain it in photographic or compositional terms.

skieur

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Untrue - you critiqued the photo, but cited nothing to back it up. These are obviously just a couple of props, there's nothing "busy" about these photos. To me, it's clear that the female is the subject.

You obviously do NOT understand composition. Try checking out www.photoinf.com and read some articles on composition as well as some articles on posing models for portraits.

skieur