Most beautiful mom-to-be I've ever worked with.

twocolor · May 12, 2016

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#1 rule in art. Never defend it against critique. Listen. Accept or ignore. Smile and say thank you.
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I agree. If you read through my replies, you'll see I'm agreeing with most of the critique. The one point I'm trying to make is that the orchard does have a sweet spot in the hearts of the locals here. From here on out I'll keep my mouth shut. I always thought this was a group for discussion, and I've been around these parts a long time and I've taken some good critique and I've learned some hard lessons. I also think it's okay to discuss, and explain.

tirediron · May 13, 2016

twocolor said: ↑

tirediron said: ↑

twocolor said: ↑

...Tired Iron, expound.... a little different than my usual work, I've tried warming up my color tones for this set. Did I miss the mark entirely. I still feel like their bright and crisp which is what I aim for always. I just want to hear your thoughts a little more.
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I think it's mainly your choice of locations; the dirt of the field, the steel building... they seemed to have a harder edge and seemed different than your usual 'soft' locations. The client herself is wonderfully presented, exposure, colour, etc is indeed spot-on; just something about the locations. I think, for me they don't seem to suit her look, but that's purely a personal viewpoint.
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The building I can see as a harder edge, but the field... it's a cherry orchard in semi bloom. It actually finished blooming out the week before pictures. It's a stunning location for nature type sets. The farmer that owns this orchard plows the orchard once a week to keep the weeds down, so it does have dirt underneath the trees, but not once have I had someone ask for that dirt field. I would say 20-30 times a season I have people ask to shoot in that orchard.

The city I live in is famous for it's orchards. If you drive through the highway that enters into the town, you'll be driving through what is called Utah's Fruit Way. Orchards as far as the eye can see. It's a treasure to our city. So I guess the little metal shed isn't fitting, but I certainly think that the orchard fits my style perfectly, I shoot there dozens and dozens of times a season.

Destination fresh fruit: Four road trips in search of Utah's best produce
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying there's anything bad about what you've done, I'm saying it seems different to me. I understand completely about the agricultural aspect of it, and being a local "spot" puts the whole thing in quite a different light. All I'm saying is that personally, I don't find the "bare" earth an especially attractive background for this subject. I'm guessing that the client was pretty damn happy with these, and since she's paying the bill, not me, that's what matters!!!

ColeGauthier · May 29, 2016

Awesome work! The first one personally holds a sweet spot for me My only nitpick would to have a reflector in the second one to bring that beautiful face to life! Cheers

SquarePeg · Jul 19, 2016

I like your 2nd set of crops much better. Gorgeous client and pregnancy obviously agrees with her.

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Most beautiful mom-to-be I've ever worked with.

twocolor No longer a newbie, moving up!

tirediron Watch the Birdy! Staff Member Supporting Member

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