Some for CC I suppose...

[Jace]

I wasn't sure if I wanted to put these up, as I like them but don't really love them, but it was my first time shooting people with dark skin, so maybe you guys can give me some tips for next time! I'll post 5 images out of the 48, so no need to specific C&C if you like, just in general is fine if that's easier, and if the advice can apply to all of them, lol.

#1

#2

#3 (I should have gotten on the other side of the bridge to shoot these, but there were lots of people walking their dogs and jogging, so I opted to shoot the other way... my mistake.)

#4

#5

 

[tirediron]

Technically these aren't bad. They would have all benefitted from some additional fill light, especially to illuminate the eyes, but the big issue I see with this set is the posing/composition. You have busy, distracting backgrounds (esp. #3), and while I assume the idea was casual family shots, people should at least be looking toward the camera. In #5, you've got three out of eight subjects looking at you. You can have subjects looking at each other, but when they're just looking off into space... Remember that pressing the shutter and getting a correctly exposed image is a minor, and often the easiest part of the job. Arranging the subjects (Herding the cats) is usually the most difficult and really separates a skilled photographer from an unskilled one. Don't be afraid to TAKE CHARGE! TELL people what you want; don't ask them. Get them where they need to be.

All that said, they're not bad shots.

Just my $00.02 worth - your mileage may vary.

~John

 

[Jace]

Oh trust me, I know exactly what you mean. I took well over 300 shots that afternoon, and in MOST of them at least one person was looking either at the mom, or out into space somewhere, especially the youngest girl. Even after I said 'Ok guys, look at me!' they would for a split second, but then back to whatever they found more interesting lol. For the majority I tried to stick with reflectors, but went with a white one towards the middle rather than the silver just to see how it looked, since it was my first time really working with them.

Next time I'll just shoot naked.

Oh wait, then none of them will look at the camera. =/

 

[ababysean]

I wasn't sure if I wanted to put these up, as I like them but don't really love them, but it was my first time shooting people with dark skin, so maybe you guys can give me some tips for next time! I'll post 5 images out of the 48, so no need to specific C&C if you like, just in general is fine if that's easier, and if the advice can apply to all of them, lol.

#1

#2

#3 (I should have gotten on the other side of the bridge to shoot these, but there were lots of people walking their dogs and jogging, so I opted to shoot the other way... my mistake.)

#4

#5

ok. wow that is a ton of kids! they look really ummm wild? for saying it nicely.... so my cc is really simple. They are out of control. No one is looking at the camera, the same direction, everyone is out of focus because they are moving. I would say try to do smaller groups until you get the idea or hang of shooting....

#1 no one is looking in the same direction

#2 is very blue, temp wise and I'm assuming that is his wife in the background so I'm not really digging the fact she is out of focus.... I know the concept you were going for but it doesnt work in this photo, in my opinion.

#3 is the best one where most of the kids are looking in the same direction, however the car, mailbox, and fire hydrant in the photo ruin it.

#4 much better because you actually have control of the subject.

#5 they are all over the place, dad looks like he has a hump on his back, and they are all oof.

These kids look like they are able to listen and take direction, they are not toddlers, they look over the age of listening... mom/dad/ you as the photographer need to find a way to make them engage in the camera.