Two of my buddies (again)

[AgentDrex]

#1 AnthraxPhobia (going for a soft b&w look)

#2 Tron (Basic b&w head-shot test)

 

[AgentDrex]

These are the faces I get when I ask to practice portrait photography with them...what kind of remarks/faces do you get from friends when you ask to use them for practice?

 

[LightSpeed]

First ones out of focus. Second one has some focus issues as well, not to mention the shadows on the wall behind tron aren't doing you any favors.

 

[AgentDrex]

I like shadows and am currently practicing to include them in portraits. This was done not-so-well but is to be expected when practicing. The photo of AnthraxPhobia was intentionally OOF as I wanted a bit of a soft look to it. His face he was making seemed to make a juxtaposition with the soft look.

I will make some serious attempts at the typical portraits as soon as I come across a room that would be big enough and I have enough money to buy some flash as at the time I saving for a vehicle.

For now, I will keep experimenting and listening to your great advice. Thank you so much, very much appreciated.

 

[reznap]

...what kind of remarks/faces do you get from friends when you ask to use them for practice?

I usually get my lights loaded into my car, camera bag packed with all my batteries freshly charged --- and they flake out on me.