Steph Portrait SFW
Posted 30/06/2019 - 10:08
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I'm surprised this hasn't had any critique from being uploaded 24 hours ago
Chris
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Posted 30/06/2019 - 10:50 - Helpful Comment
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I dont do portraits so usually shy away from passing comments as what would I know,
But.
I think the first 2 are fantastic, the model. Pose and lighting are brilliant, seriously cracking images.
2nd 2 are good but not in the same league for me.
Theres a couple of bright spots that are a little distracting and is the colour balance or temp accurate, it just looks a tad off, to me.
I am in no way the best person to try and critique portraits. But you did ask, take my thoughts with a pinch of salt.
Honestly the first 2 are top notch
But.
I think the first 2 are fantastic, the model. Pose and lighting are brilliant, seriously cracking images.
2nd 2 are good but not in the same league for me.
Theres a couple of bright spots that are a little distracting and is the colour balance or temp accurate, it just looks a tad off, to me.
I am in no way the best person to try and critique portraits. But you did ask, take my thoughts with a pinch of salt.
Honestly the first 2 are top notch
I know what i like, If not always why.
Posted 30/06/2019 - 10:51 - Helpful Comment
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Number 2 for me, but the lack of a smile, even a hint of one, and the 'dead' eyes make it impossible for me to engage with the model. It's almost like a set of still life photos, or Mrs May with Putin at the G20. 🤔
Posted 30/06/2019 - 11:39 - Helpful Comment
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Chrism8 wrote:
I'm surprised this hasn't had any critique from being uploaded 24 hours ago
We have all been in the garden enjoying the sunshine !!I'm surprised this hasn't had any critique from being uploaded 24 hours ago
The two colour ones display a nice bokeh and show off the skills of that lens (and you of course) well.
The first b+w i don't like. I find the negative space a bit too big, and the change in background tone distracting.
2 is a cracker. Model communicating with the viewer, hair gone a bit scrunchy....perfect.
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Posted 30/06/2019 - 12:20
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Thanks Peter,
I do like my negative space in a portrait, but appreciate its not to everyone's liking. The change in background tone is down to the natural light against the wall
On the 2nd mono image, Steph just pulled that look for a fraction of a second and I couldn't resist clicking away.
I do like my negative space in a portrait, but appreciate its not to everyone's liking. The change in background tone is down to the natural light against the wall
On the 2nd mono image, Steph just pulled that look for a fraction of a second and I couldn't resist clicking away.
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 30/06/2019 - 12:23
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Thanks Derek,
I was shooting in very bright conditions and couldn't eliminate all the bright spots, appreciate the critique thou.
Thanks John
Steph takes her modelling very seriously and its quite rare to find her smiling Thanks you for your feedback
I was shooting in very bright conditions and couldn't eliminate all the bright spots, appreciate the critique thou.
Thanks John
Steph takes her modelling very seriously and its quite rare to find her smiling Thanks you for your feedback
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Posted 30/06/2019 - 13:05
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"Steph takes her modelling very seriously and its quite rare to find her smiling "
There's serious - professional - and there's serious - unsmiling. I believe she should let herself shine through.
She can be professional but still relax and have fun.
See if you can persuade her to add a smile - even a little one. 😁 She might be pleasantly surprised by the results.
There's serious - professional - and there's serious - unsmiling. I believe she should let herself shine through.
She can be professional but still relax and have fun.
See if you can persuade her to add a smile - even a little one. 😁 She might be pleasantly surprised by the results.
Posted 30/06/2019 - 13:17 - Helpful Comment
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For me, I like the negative space, it suits her pose, and the lack of a smile isn't an issue in the mono shots.
I know what i like, If not always why.
Posted 30/06/2019 - 15:11 - Helpful Comment
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Simple, natural looking set - really nicely done. The first shot stands out for me - the lighting combined with the composition are just spot on
LennyBloke
Posted 30/06/2019 - 21:42
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Fantastic job, my pick for B&W, love it.
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8, Pentax A 50mm F1.2
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM