My first photoshoot with a model. CC welcome

dukeboy1977 · Jul 25, 2010

I feel the photo of her up against the glass so we could see her reflection also, was a great shot! I saw things in others I would not have liked, but this one was awesome to me...Good job on this one and she is a cutie! :thumbup:

Robin Usagani · Jul 25, 2010

I agree. I will let her know. Maybe ill do another one with her and tell her to smile more.

DerekSalem said:
Well she's attractive and the composition, exposure, and lighting are all fantastic.

But why is it that in only one picture her face is different? She has the exact same non-smile and look in every single picture except for one where her mouth is slightly open (but the rest is the same). It portrays the exact same emotion in every one.

Derrel · Jul 25, 2010

She'll never make it as a 'model'. She has one expression, and her features are not so good for the camera's eye. I'm sure she's a lovely girl,and a wonderful person on the flesh, but in 2-D, for the lens, she's not a good subject. The way she holds her lips makes me think she has less than perfect teeth or something. She's just not "emoting"...and in this set, her wardrobe is doing very little to enhance the shots.

doziergraphic · Jul 25, 2010

I've just done ONE modeling session myself, and noticed tons of flaws in my own. First and foremost what i see in yours is soft focus on the eyes...

1 and 2 are not natural with that chair - way out of place.

3 and 4 - does she have to pee? Hand placement.

5 and 6 - best of the lot - more stylish than the rest. The chair doesn't seem out of place because it's a unique shot.

7 boring

8-11 good color and poses are okay, all suffer cause should have focused on eyes.

MohaimenK · Jul 25, 2010

Looks good, except 2 I am not sure of. Looks kindda weird cuz it's tilted right but they look good. Great job!

Robin Usagani · Jul 25, 2010

Noted.. Thak you guys. The soft focus on the eye really bothering me. I did use one focus point and keep directing it to her eye. Maybe I need to make the focus point not on the middle of the cross hair? I usually point it to the eye, then move it to get the composition i want. What shall I do next time?

Mishel · Jul 25, 2010

second photo need to be properly aligned

Robin Usagani · Jul 25, 2010

Mishel said:
second photo need to be properly aligned

Unfortunately if I level it it will cut off here heel

doziergraphic · Jul 25, 2010

Schwettylens said:
Noted.. Thak you guys. The soft focus on the eye really bothering me. I did use one focus point and keep directing it to her eye. Maybe I need to make the focus point not on the middle of the cross hair? I usually point it to the eye, then move it to get the composition i want. What shall I do next time?

Maybe after you focus, but before you take the shot she swayed forward or backward slightly causing the depth of field to fluctuate. What aperture are you using? Maybe you need more depth of field to compensate?

astroskeptic · Jul 25, 2010

Derrel said:
She'll never make it as a 'model'. She has one expression, and her features are not so good for the camera's eye. I'm sure she's a lovely girl,and a wonderful person on the flesh, but in 2-D, for the lens, she's not a good subject. The way she holds her lips makes me think she has less than perfect teeth or something. She's just not "emoting"...and in this set, her wardrobe is doing very little to enhance the shots.

She'll never make it based upon a variety of imperfections that she might be able to develop out of? While I agree that her expression and wardrobe could be better, even much better, whose to say she'll never overcome these things? Obviously she's a beginner given that she needs a portfolio. As far as her features not being good for the camera ... I agree she may not have a feature set that will place her at the top of the profession, but her features IMO are probably suited to a wide variety of jobs. Hopefully she has thick enough skin to keep with it when she encounters this type of response.

Having never attempted a shoot with a model, I have a question for those who have: how much of the model's expression is the responsibility of the photographer? Obviously the photographer is the one in the best position to assess the suitability of an expression in a given shot so it seems to me that the answer has to be "at least some." From the comments here, it seems like the responsibility for the bland expressions she has is being placed at her feet, however, I'm guessing that if a top model photographer worked with her instead, the expressions might have been very different.

Schwettylens, good job with your first shoot! I think you have some good feedback here you can use if you try another shoot with her (you definitely need to find a solution to the soft eye problem).

Edit: Actually, I do think this girl has a problem regarding making it in that profession: the tattoo on her arm. I don't know, but I'm guessing that such a visible tattoo is going to severely limit her marketability.

Robin Usagani · Jul 25, 2010

the soft eye problem.. maybe my lens is schwetty? LOL. Thanks! It is litterally her first time! I am so glad because she was very into it and brought a lot of outfits! That right there put her above most models (not that I have worked with any other models).

Taylor510ce · Jul 25, 2010

I like 6, 8 and 10 the best. I find that big yellow flower to be distacting to the eye.....or maybe its just me?? Maybe if it was a little smaller it would be a nicer accent. Other than the fabric touching the frame, I think overall I like #6 the best. Seems more intimate and the least "posed" even though I am sure its probably the most "posed" out of the group.haha