Went to a local park yesterday with my wife, and here are a few shots that I liked. I tried different processing techniques on each, so I'd be interested in hearing what others think of them, good or bad. Let me have it!
Ok, so I like #1 & 5 the best, not a big fan of the processing of #2, but that might be just me ...
I actually think some of them are cropped too tight .... I think it's more flattering when the head is not in the dead center and there is some room below it. So imagine you're cutting the photo in 3 parts (horizontally). The head should be in the "top" part (like in #2)
I think her look & smile in the last one is gorgeous, but I also think it would have been even better if one could see more of the upper body.
Thank you for the comments. I really appreciate them. Angie, I agree with you about having some that are not so closely cropped. We did take some mid range and also full body shots, but it just so happens that these were the ones that I liked best.
On the first three-- notice how her lips are pretty much sealed shut? Try getting her to open them just enough to let some air pass through-- and even better, get her to exhale as you shoot. It's a simple trick that works wonders. Check out any fashion or beauty magazine if you don't believe me.
It's your wife so you're not going to notice this as much as other people might, but notice how much more the last two images have more warmth and personality than those first three? The mouth can send a powerful message in photos so always keep an eye on what it's doing. She's a pretty woman-- just make sure to shoot lots of images before she gets sick of your camera
I like tight crops of beautiful womens (BTW - in case you didn't know it, your wife more than qualifies in that department!) and I'm just loving #3. The focus is spot on, love her expression, and the intensity of her eyes. Mix photo with the processing of #4 and I think you would have a real wall hanger!
The conversion in #5 is really nice to - love the high contrast B&W!
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Ok, so I like #1 & 5 the best, not a big fan of the processing of #2, but that might be just me ...
I actually think some of them are cropped too tight .... I think it's more flattering when the head is not in the dead center and there is some room below it. So imagine you're cutting the photo in 3 parts (horizontally). The head should be in the "top" part (like in #2)
I think her look & smile in the last one is gorgeous, but I also think it would have been even better if one could see more of the upper body.
Nice photos though
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Your wife is very pretty.
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It's your wife so you're not going to notice this as much as other people might, but notice how much more the last two images have more warmth and personality than those first three? The mouth can send a powerful message in photos so always keep an eye on what it's doing. She's a pretty woman-- just make sure to shoot lots of images before she gets sick of your camera
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The conversion in #5 is really nice to - love the high contrast B&W!
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