(Portriat) shots with new flash unit. C&C appreciated

[abnormalreply]

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[D-B-J]

they all seem SLIGHTLY underexposed. The highlights of the eye is nice, but the model itself doesnt pop as much as i'd like them to. Still, great shots. Keep at it!

 

[Bram]

I second the comment above. Try bouncing the light of the ceiling or something.

PS. I don't know about NYC but in the rest of the world it's "Portrait".

Happy Shooting.

 

[abnormalreply]

I was bouncing off of a white board to the models' right. / Yeah, I noticed the typo after submitting the post, but I'm unable to change it. Meh.

 

[BuS_RiDeR]

I agree... They apear slightly under-exposed. But overall I like them.

 

[kundalini]

I was bouncing off of a white board to the models' right.

It looks as if you were going for a dark, moody portrait with the lighting. This works well many times, but you still have to have light. You need more light for yours IMO. The models melt into the background. If you don't have additional lighting, try using another bounce card(s) on the models left and slightly behind. This will lift some of the shadow and add detail as well as giving separation from the background.

The male model has the light directed on his chest, emphasizing his the tee shirt rather than his face. Portraits are all about the models face.

Here's an example of a moody portrait that draws the viewer to the models face and gives a more dimensional aspect.

Hope some of this makes sense.