My Home Studio

[Dmxsir]

Hello everyone,
here is same photo from my Home Studio.
Just started using Lightroom and Photoshop, Hope the editing(tune/color) fine.
My favorite are #1,2,3,7
Thank you.
Comments welcome

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

#10

 

[qleak]

6,7,8 are out of focus. I'd immediately reject them

I don't think I'd add a dark frame or vignette to a high key portrait like this, it's working against the style of photograph you're taking.

A number of your exposures are 1EV-2/3EV underexposed.

Your depth of field is a little too shallow for my tastes on these. Many of your exposures are shot with f2.8 which is probably part of your focus problem. I'd consider stopping down the lens a little more f4-f8 is usually the sweet spot for portraits.

My favorite of the lot is #10, but I'd like to see it's exposure corrected and no vignette.

 

[Designer]

I agree with qleak. #10 is good, but the DOF is too shallow.

 

[Dmxsir]

Thank you for your feedback.
#10 the blur I added in photoshop .
I guess all the editing effects are Probably beginner's mistakes, and I will stop with those frame effects.
the first picture i really liked with.
I will try the F-stop method.

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[Designer]

There are things to like about #1, but some negatives as well.

Yes, don't over-edit using cool effects. I think you will do much better just getting the photos right the first time.

 

[Granddad]

You've got a great eye for a good photo and have managed to get some really good shots of these kids - and kids are notoriously difficult!
However, as has been said above you need to sort out the focus and exposure issues and forget the Photoshop gismos and gadgets till you have the experience to know when they are appropriate. Gizmos and gadgets are mostly for amateurs producing Facebook photos and I think you have too much potential to have the need for them.

 

[tirediron]

In addition to the above, you could definitely improve things by moving your lights around a little. Using #6 as an example, you've got almost no catchlight in her eyes, but you do have two hot spots on her forehead. This tells me that the lights were likely too far away, too high, and too much to the side. Start with a basic simple lighting plan. One light, 30 degrees off-axis set so that the centre of the modifier is even with the top of the subject's head and aimed down slightly, and a fill on-axis and one stop below key.

 

[Dmxsir]

You're right, i used one Softbox from the left and a big window from the right.
It was the first time im shooting with Softbox, i will take your advice.
What the distance between the subject and the light? One meter? It's not to close?
Whan i took pictures with just bouncing flash to the Ceiling the pictures was much better.




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[Dmxsir]

Some examples:

 

[Dmxsir]

#10 original pic with just exposure correct.


here is the original photo:
Dropbox - IMG_2648.CR2

 

[Designer]

What the distance between the subject and the light? One meter? It's not to close?
Whan i took pictures with just bouncing flash to the Ceiling the pictures was much better.

If you can position the softbox at 1 meter without it being in the photograph, then that will work. The closer the light is, the softer it will appear. With small children, you have to be sure they are not tempted to reach for it and knock it over.

The reason the light from the ceiling is soft is because the size of the ceiling is much larger than the softbox, therefore the light remains quite soft even though the ceiling is two or three meters above your subject.

 

[Dmxsir]

It makes sense, thank you.

 

[Dmxsir]

First attempt with your tips..
1.5~ meter from subject, 45 degrees Approx.
Minimal editing in light-Room.

 

[Designer]

The light looks good.

 

[The_Traveler]

You are having some problems with your exposure but your children are gorgeous and pose well.
This picture was quite underexposed - and waaay too cool.
Note the original on the left looks bluish as does the sclera of the eyes.
Shooting at 2.8 gives too narrow a DOF and there is no reason to shoot at ISO 100