Noobie to TPF & this forum.

[AmazingGrace0385]

Thank you! I will keep that in mind.

The kit lens is GONE. I just haven't done a shoot (other than the aquarium and my kids) with the Tamron to share yet. I have a 50mm prime lens (f1.8). I'm still not used to it, but am going to start using it more to get some practice.

Your 50mm will be a great portrait lens. Try it between f4 to f6 starting out. The focus is so narrow at 1.8 that you will have alot of difficulty at first. But at f4-6 its crystal clear. Good luck. :thumbup:

 

[AmazingGrace0385]

Thank you. I really appreciate honest feedback. This is indeed where my heart is. I still have a lot to learn (obviously, lol) but we all start somewhere, right? This is why I'm shooting for free - to build my skills and learn.

KmH pretty much nailed it. With this forum you won't get smoke blown up the a$$. You will get the criticism you deserve. The senior shots really look like something somebody who just got their first dslr would do. They are badly composed and badly posed. The lighting is non existent and cast shadows into the eyes. These are "snapshot" type photos. First and foremost, I think you need to learn how to properly compose your subjects into the photo, and learn lighting. #3 should have been a big delete, she looks like shes trying to pass a large #2. Do some research and learn. If you have the heart and desire, you can improve. I'm looking foreword to seeing some more posts from you.