Two athletes and something that Diva may enjoy

Foques · August 22, 2014

So, I shot this couple last weekend;
We did two different versions of the shoot - one with my own lighting/vision, and other one just a typical couples/engagement style.
here i'll post the first part.

1.

2.

and for Diva:
3.

4.

I'll post the engagement style a bit later.

jonh68 · August 22, 2014

I like 1,3,4. Lighting and framing are great. For 2, since her face is exposed there are shadows on her face that distract. Maybe having a reflector or have her look up a bit, tilt her head to have at least one eye without the raccoon effect.

Foques · August 22, 2014

great feedback, John! thank you.
The fact that the BD sat right above her also didn't help much.

Hackbone · August 22, 2014

2.3&4 are nice but 1 is spectacular. Exposure, color and composition are just a lesson to be obsereved. WOW!

D3Sshooter · August 23, 2014

Nice work, 1,3,4 look pretty good to me. No no nonsens pictures.
2, Don't like the shadows, raccoon mask under the eyes.
But for the rest a great set

Foques · August 25, 2014

Charles, you just made my day.

thank you.

D3S, thank you sir.
Yes, the raccoon mask leaves more to be desired.
It wasn't really a planned shot for her as this was set up specifically to work with the gentleman, and I figured i'd offer her to jump in at the last moment.

kdotaylor · August 25, 2014

I agree with the other comments. May I just say that i LOVE #3 and #4. I love that DOF and the clarity of the eyes. Their expressions are both wonderful. Liking #1 for its clarity.

divamum · August 25, 2014

LOVE #3!!! #4 is good, but perhaps a tiny bit too far from above (even for me lol). Or maybe you were just a little too close to her. But love the light and killer eyes!

#1 is steaming too - very nice light

Qarik · August 25, 2014

all are great..really nice stuff. only nit is you missed focus on #3..only one eye is in focus (not a biggie)

michaelglenn · August 25, 2014

You did a great job with your use of light. As others have mentioned, a reflector would have worked nicely in 2. The light makes my eyes travel to her biceps rather than her face. Other than that, great set all around. I absolutely love 3 and 4! They are so well lit. My brain keeps telling me it's almost Tony Hoffer-ish.

Foques · August 25, 2014

thank you, everyone.

I guess, this set is my "war and peace" of the 1 million monkeys with typewriters equation.

Quarik, I know it is; When I shoot these kinds of portraits, my main goal is to make sure that the closest eye is in focus.

Michael, thanks! That fellow is one of my big inspirations.

divamum · August 25, 2014

Yup - if I have a leading eye in focus, I'm ok with that (although I usually shoot a few focusing on one eye and a few focusing on the other so if it really bugs me I can paste one in in Photoshop

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Foques · August 26, 2014

divamum wrote: »

Yup - if I have a leading eye in focus, I'm ok with that (although I usually shoot a few focusing on one eye and a few focusing on the other so if it really bugs me I can paste one in in Photoshop )

pretty sure I learned this process from you

Qarik · August 27, 2014

you can put the focus point on the bridge of the nose as well..

kdotaylor · August 28, 2014

divamum wrote: »

Yup - if I have a leading eye in focus, I'm ok with that (although I usually shoot a few focusing on one eye and a few focusing on the other so if it really bugs me I can paste one in in Photoshop )

You know I can't believe I never thought of that...what a great idea!

Two athletes and something that Diva may enjoy

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