My oldest - c & c welcome.

[ronlane]

This was taken yesterday, after her first day of school for the year. She was tired and didn't feel like modeling, but she did anyway for me. I think the camera really likes her. Oh and I added my new and improved WM on it. (Thanks for the pointers Aaron.)


IMG_4803 by Ron_Lane, on Flickr

 

[Jaemie]

Hi

This is a nice family photo. There are several things I would consider that might improve it:

• It's cropped a bit too tightly at her feet and head. Try leaving a little more room so it doesn't feel claustrophobic.
• There's something dark on the left that should be cloned or cropped out. It's distracting.
• Her pose and expression are saying she's uncomfortable and embarrassed. I'd try engaging her is a relaxing conversation of something she loves - tv show, book, major experience, something that gets her expressing herself comfortably and confidently. Then capture the moment.
• Perhaps compose the shot from the waist up(?).

Otherwise, I like the simple and effective composition and technique. It's a good start.

 

[ronlane]

Hi

This is a nice family photo. There are several things I would consider that might improve it:

• It's cropped a bit too tightly at her feet and head. Try leaving a little more room so it doesn't feel claustrophobic.
• There's something dark on the left that should be cloned or cropped out. It's distracting.
• Her pose and expression are saying she's uncomfortable and embarrassed. I'd try engaging her is a relaxing conversation of something she loves - tv show, book, major experience, something that gets her expressing herself comfortably and confidently. Then capture the moment.
• Perhaps compose the shot from the waist up(?).

Otherwise, I like the simple and effective composition and technique. It's a good start.

Thanks Jaemie, Yeah, I missed that crop to start with, it's the drain on the house. She was tired from her first day of school and did the best she could. I will work with her to get some better ones of her. I cropped it to get that drain out and because that seems to be one of the biggest c's that is given on here, so I guess I just took it a little too far.