Portrait of Tara (Powershot s95)

[disjecta]

Hi everyone, I'm new here but not new to photography. My main camera is a Canon 5D Mark II but I recently got a s95 and this is one of the first shots I've taken with it.

I used two silver-domed hardware store work lights. One camera right on the model's face and the other to illuminate the back wall. I also did some texture work in Photoshop.

 

[changoleon]

fix her nose

 

[oldmacman]

Great treatment. A nice break from the average snapshot. Is the redness in the eyes intentional... like the portrait is part of a story? I kind of like that aspect of the image.

 

[disjecta]

Thanks. I left the red in her eyes because it added an emotional element to her expression. I had a version with it cleaned up and it somehow felt more stylized and distant.

 

[disjecta]

Here it is with less red in the eyes:

 

[oldmacman]

Thanks. I left the red in her eyes because it added an emotional element to her expression. I had a version with it cleaned up and it somehow felt more stylized and distant.

I like the red, especially with the moistness in the lower lids. It makes for a more emotionally charged image.

 

[mrpink]

S95's rock. I have been wanting to try some portraiture with mine, thanks for sharing.















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[Sw1tchFX]

fix her nose

what's wrong with it?

 

[Christie Photo]

Very nice. I like the way you used color and texture. This image demands to be examined.

Again... very nice.

-Pete

 

[JJYRQI]

Simply stunning! Just don't like the shadow in the nose. :-/

 

[deebert]

I have an S95 but have not used it for portraits yet...I may be a little more motivated to try now! Looks great and I think the texture works very well with the mood.

 

[kundalini]

This shot does not need Visine. Well done.

 

[Laika]

Very impressive shot. Excellent focus, lighting, and catch of the expression.

 

[nentautako]

good outcome.