What more could I have done

[Gerty]

I used my tripod for the first time and had camera set on P Nikon D3100 what more could I have done to make this better I only have kit lens right now18 55 what lens would you recommend should I have used the light inside of the house as you can see I used the light from outside the window this is where the lounge is right in front of that window so not maybe could have moved the lounge I also used the flash as it camera was still telling it was still too dark. but also if you can tell me what you think of these photos I have only been using this camera for about 2 weeks and never had a SLR before thank you in advance for any of your advice.

 

[EPPhoto]

For inside/low light portrait work, you need a fast lens. You can get the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 fir around $110.

Better question is, what method are you using to upload pics? Those look incredibly pixelated and like they came off a 1.5mp camera phone.

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[The_Traveler]

Don't shoot with the light behind the person until you get more experienced.
Have the light falling on your subjects's face.
what were your camera settings? That will gelp in giving better advice.

 

[bwmuller]

I use the same camera.. Nikon D3100 and I believe glass is everything.. I use a 35mm 1.8 for almoste everything because I don't like to use a flash if I dont have to.. But I agree with The_Traveler Try to avoid light behind the subject for now.. Are you shooting in Auto or Manual??

 

[EPPhoto]

Why are the images all fuzzy and pixelated?

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[Gerty]

For inside/low light portrait work, you need a fast lens. You can get the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 fir around $110.

Better question is, what method are you using to upload pics? Those look incredibly pixelated and like they came off a 1.5mp camera phone.

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its funny you suggest this lens I have it on order every place is out of stock but its a tad more in Australia $379 right now hope they hurry I don't see fuzzy and pixlated except for the shirt I think its viscose or something shiny any clues how to control that ?? please Ive only been learning for less then a week now. thank you to every body that replied anybody else see fuzzy and pixlated other then the shirt please let me know

 

[Gerty]

Don't shoot with the light behind the person until you get more experienced.
Have the light falling on your subjects's face.
what were your camera settings? That will gelp in giving better advice.

I had the cam set on P I cant remember the ISO or f stops settings I am going to start writing things down it will help me help you help me makes any sense

 

[EPPhoto]

its funny you suggest this lens I have it on order every place is out of stock but its a tad more in Australia $379 right now hope they hurry I don't see fuzzy and pixlated except for the shirt I think its viscose or something shiny any clues how to control that ?? please Ive only been learning for less then a week now. thank you to every body that replied anybody else see fuzzy and pixlated other then the shirt please let me know

Wow that's expensive!! Send 200 my way and I'll sell you mine lol.

All the pics look really bad quality, I am viewing this on my iPhone, but everyone elses images look nice and crisp...not sure what's going on... :S

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[Aye-non Oh-non Imus]

At this point with only a couple of weeks under your belt, a new lens will not fix anything. Your kit lens will produce nice images. There are larger issues in front of you. Patience young Grasshopper.

 

[KmH]

For inside/low light portrait work, you need a fast lens.

You don't need a fast lens if you have enough light and/or use what light you have effectively.

Professionally made portraits are made at lens apertures around f/8, not at fast lens apertures of around f/2. Wide open fast apertures don't promote razor sharp focus, and can induce shallow DOF problems.

The most common lack of knowledge amateurs have, is not knowing how to use what light they have available.

Like The_Traveler mentioned, it didn't do much good to have the light source (window) behind the subjects. As an advanced technique that can be done, but it requires fill lighting of some type.

 

[EPPhoto]

Your a dipsh!t Keith...read what you quoted from me...durrrr

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[Aye-non Oh-non Imus]

For inside/low light portrait work, you need a fast lens. You can get the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 fir around $110.

Far better advice would be to buy an external flash for indoor/low light situations, particularly if the main emphasis is with family & friends...... casual type shots. You do not need all the bells and whistles that camera brand units offer. A Vivatar 285 is more than enough. The next natural progression would be off camera flash. Shooting people/portraits at f/1.8 is counterproductive.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

I use the same camera.. Nikon D3100 and I believe glass is everything.. I use a 35mm 1.8 for almoste everything because I don't like to use a flash if I dont have to.. But I agree with The_Traveler Try to avoid light behind the subject for now.. Are you shooting in Auto or Manual??

i use that lens more than any other too

 

[EPPhoto]

lol @ mentioning a Vivatar! Thanks for the laughs for the day!

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[Aye-non Oh-non Imus]

lol @ mentioning a Vivatar! Thanks for the laughs for the day!

I'm assuming that comment is directed towards me. Would you care to elaborate? I also like to have a good laugh.