My First "Photoshoot"

[LeeshyLove]

heres a few shots from my first photoshoot using my Nikon D7000 with 16-85mm VR II
Looking for some constructive criticism. im fairly new to photography

[1]

[2]

[3]

 

[thebutler4]

Other than the crop cutting off her arms in the first 2 they look good

Also IMO .. the lighting on number 2 is a little flat ..

Keep shooting!!

 

[gsgary]

I don't like the angle you have shot from, shooting downward belittles people, shooting upwards makes them bigger in stature this is something the newspaper photographers do. #1 would have been much better if you were level with her, there is potential for some stunning images with her because she is a natural beauty

 

[LeeshyLove]

thank you for your feedback! is something like this, a better angle?

 

[KmH]

The angle is better but the light is worse. The light is very important for portraiture.

Light Science and Magic, An Introduction To Photographic Lighting, Fourth Edition

Check out some video tutorials on using a reflector or fill flash.

Jeff Smith's Lighting for Outdoor & Location Portrait Photography

Rick Sammon's DVD Guide to Basic Lighting and Portraiture

Corrective Lighting, Posing & Retouching for Digital Portrait Photographers

 

[LeeshyLove]

i used a bounce flash, and id like to invest in a reflector when i have the money

 

[photo guy]

I like #3 the best of the 4 posted. #4 is too dark and 1&2 cut off her arms. Keep shooting you can do a lot better with some more knowledge and a natural beauty like her.

 

[Trever1t]

In my humble opinion (because that's all it is)

#1 and #2 are cropped too tight and key elements are cut.
#3 could have worked so much better if ; Your horizon was horizontal and a little bit lower in the frame and by nature also bringing you more to eye level of your model.