New Mummy tobe
Posted 27/01/2010 - 19:47
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If I was being picky I would say I prefer the tone in the second shot to the first one. Also, in the first one I would prefer not to crop the top of the head, although it doesn't bother me that much really.
Both shots seem really good to me, and the sort of thing I have never tried to do myself. More a muddy field kind of guy!
K.
Both shots seem really good to me, and the sort of thing I have never tried to do myself. More a muddy field kind of guy!
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 27/01/2010 - 19:55
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Definitely second one for me, I really like it, it's a great shot!
The first one doesn't work for me mainly because of her expression which seems a bit apprehensive. Not so sure about the tint either.
The first one doesn't work for me mainly because of her expression which seems a bit apprehensive. Not so sure about the tint either.
Tim
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Posted 27/01/2010 - 20:49
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Thank you K and Tim
You are right the first one I think the sepia is a bit to strong I will alter it.
Yes the second shot is one of my favourite shots of the shoot.
James
You are right the first one I think the sepia is a bit to strong I will alter it.
Yes the second shot is one of my favourite shots of the shoot.
James
Posted 27/01/2010 - 21:12
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I don't like either. I don't understand quite why; the "cover" seems to me to be just that. I also find his pose slightly too contrived. Like the lighting, though.
The top one: the color and the expression, as already mentioned.
If the customer's happy...
Bret
The top one: the color and the expression, as already mentioned.
If the customer's happy...
Bret
my pics: link
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 28/01/2010 - 12:19
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Bret
Thank you for your brutal honesty on my pregnancy portraits just a thought.
How would you improve them.
I've gone for dark and toning for a reason (this is what I wanted to achieve)with blur to defuse from stretch marks and unsightly hair growth
James
Thank you for your brutal honesty on my pregnancy portraits just a thought.
How would you improve them.
I've gone for dark and toning for a reason (this is what I wanted to achieve)with blur to defuse from stretch marks and unsightly hair growth
James
Posted 28/01/2010 - 16:22
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understood. I need to think about this and I have something more important to do right now... I will come back on this.
Bret
Bret
my pics: link
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 29/01/2010 - 20:04
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I really like the interaction of the second one. I think you've done well capturing her round belly and their emotion.
I wish her face had a little more room, since to me it's the highlight of the photo. I do like the tone - very flattering.
I wish her face had a little more room, since to me it's the highlight of the photo. I do like the tone - very flattering.
Posted 29/01/2010 - 20:17
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Mike and to all the have taken the time to contributed criticism on the above and the other post, studio shoot (pregnant portrait)
A very big Thank you
I know the cover lets the image down(been shopping and it will not happen again,( I guess the spare b/ground didn't work))
This shoot was all about dark and atmosphere as it was my first pregnancy shoot. I for one was a bit nervous and I am sure the model was to.
studio set up was as follows
Black b/ground
Light 1
Barn door with h/comb (left hand rear pointing at right side (head)
model around eight feet from b/ground to prevent shadow and cast off
Light 2
Beauty dish(42cm) placed to the right and at 45 degrees and some times central when the light was central to the model a black board was placed to the right hand side of the camera.
I hope the above layout makes sense
If any one can give better advice as to my set up please do.
James
A very big Thank you
I know the cover lets the image down(been shopping and it will not happen again,( I guess the spare b/ground didn't work))
This shoot was all about dark and atmosphere as it was my first pregnancy shoot. I for one was a bit nervous and I am sure the model was to.
studio set up was as follows
Black b/ground
Light 1
Barn door with h/comb (left hand rear pointing at right side (head)
model around eight feet from b/ground to prevent shadow and cast off
Light 2
Beauty dish(42cm) placed to the right and at 45 degrees and some times central when the light was central to the model a black board was placed to the right hand side of the camera.
I hope the above layout makes sense
If any one can give better advice as to my set up please do.
James
Posted 29/01/2010 - 20:51
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Yeah, that makes sense.
Now I have some important stuff done (and some drama on another forum is nearly over... ) I can think about this.
I think it's too closely framed.
Came to me while I was walking to the train tonight in a snowstorm.
She's tightly framed. Let him stop her "showing what she has", the interaction is cool, but I'd prefer more - "strong man protect that what is important". Her lips look luscious and the expression is great, the colour really suits it - let him do the protecting thing.
A simple sheet would also work for that "just out of bed" effect.
make sense?
Bret
Now I have some important stuff done (and some drama on another forum is nearly over... ) I can think about this.
I think it's too closely framed.
Came to me while I was walking to the train tonight in a snowstorm.
She's tightly framed. Let him stop her "showing what she has", the interaction is cool, but I'd prefer more - "strong man protect that what is important". Her lips look luscious and the expression is great, the colour really suits it - let him do the protecting thing.
A simple sheet would also work for that "just out of bed" effect.
make sense?
Bret
my pics: link
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
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I would love to know what you think of these two images, not too sure about the crop and the tint on the first one. C&C very welcome.
Image 1
Image 2
James